Fragrance comparison

Bvlgari Man Glacial Essence vs Solis

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 10 Oct 2026 1,614 ratings analysed

3 wins

Bvlgari Man Glacial Essence

Bvlgari · 2020

3.571,595 votes

Rank #7,082 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

Solis

Memoize London

3.6819 votes

Rank #41,244 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bvlgari Man Glacial Essence takes 3 of 5 categories.

Bvlgari Man Glacial Essence
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Solis
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Bvlgari Man Glacial Essence3/5

Solis2/5

Ratings & consensus: Bvlgari Man Glacial Essence
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Solis
Sillage & projection: Bvlgari Man Glacial Essence
Value for money: Solis
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Bvlgari Man Glacial Essence

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Bvlgari Man Glacial EssenceBvlgari

SolisMemoize London

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.57/ 5 · 1,595 votes

Have 77%Had 23%Want 0%

3.68/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 20%Had 7%Want 74%

Category winnerBvlgari Man Glacial EssenceRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

29%Love

36%Like

21%Ok

11%Dislike

3%Hate

1,373 votes

32%Love

21%Like

32%Ok

16%Dislike

0%Hate

19 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevitySolis

SillageBvlgari Man Glacial Essence

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value46

¤ Price value50

Category winnerSolisBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fresh spicy83%

aromatic80%

powdery58%

musky55%

herbal49%

warm spicy100%

woody92%

rose84%

fresh spicy77%

aromatic69%

patchouli61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both woody, fresh spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

Juniper BerriesGingerGeranium

Heart

SandalwoodArtemisiaOrris Root

Base

ClearwoodMuskCedar

Top

GeraniumBourbon WhiskeyJuniper BerriesBergamot

Heart

Moroccan RoseOrris RootCardamom

Base

PatchouliAmberAgarwood (Oud)Sandalwood

InformationalShared notesJuniper Berries, Geranium, Sandalwood and Orris Root. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter23

Day–

Night–

Spring17

Summer50

Fall100

Winter83

Day100

Night67

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men90

Unisex9

Women1

Men9

Unisex45

Women45

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,082

PerfumerAlberto Morillas

Launched2020

Reviews69

Overall rank#41,244

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerBvlgari Man Glacial EssenceHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Bvlgari Man Glacial Essence is a crisp woody aromatic fragrance built around juniper, ginger, clean woods and musk. It opens bright and cool, with a fresh spicy lift that suits daytime wear, office settings and warmer spring weather. The dry-down is smooth, musky and professional, though some wearers may find the pri…

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Solis by Memoize London blends bright bergamot and juniper berries over a heavy rose heart. Moroccan rose and powdery orris root anchor the middle before settling into a warm base of patchouli, amber, and soft agarwood. It wears best during autumn evenings and cold winter days, offering a dense amber floral warmth for…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Bvlgari Man Glacial Essence or Solis?

Bvlgari Man Glacial Essence takes 3 of 5 categories. Bvlgari Man Glacial Essence is rated 3.57/5 from 1,595 votes; Solis is rated 3.68/5 from 19 votes. Choose Bvlgari Man Glacial Essence for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Solis for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Bvlgari Man Glacial Essence or Solis?

They last about the same: Solis 63/100, Bvlgari Man Glacial Essence 62/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Bvlgari Man Glacial Essence or Solis?

Projection is very close: Bvlgari Man Glacial Essence 51/100, Solis 50/100 for sillage.

Do Bvlgari Man Glacial Essence and Solis smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Juniper Berries, Geranium, Sandalwood and Orris Root.

Is Bvlgari Man Glacial Essence or Solis better for summer or winter?

Solis suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bvlgari Man Glacial Essence and Solis?

Bvlgari Man Glacial Essence has top notes of Juniper Berries, Ginger and Geranium, heart notes of Sandalwood, Artemisia and Orris Root, a base of Clearwood, Musk and Cedar. Solis has top notes of Geranium, Bourbon Whiskey, Juniper Berries and Bergamot, heart notes of Moroccan Rose, Orris Root and Cardamom, a base of Patchouli, Amber, Agarwood (Oud) and Sandalwood.