Fragrance comparison

Cristina vs Nolo

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 102 ratings analysed

Cristina

Hilde Soliani

3.8649 votes

Rank #16,261 PatchouliAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

7 wins

Nolo

Alfred Ritchy

4.0953 votes

Rank #13,679 AmberSweet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Nolo takes 7 of 7 categories.

Cristina
Choose it for a patchouli and amber character. Best in fall, evening wear.
Nolo
Choose it for a amber and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Cristina0/7

Nolo7/7

Ratings & consensus: Nolo
Community sentiment: Nolo
Longevity: Nolo
Sillage & projection: Nolo
Value for money: Nolo
Versatility: Nolo
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Nolo

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CristinaHilde Soliani

NoloAlfred Ritchy

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.86/ 5 · 49 votes

Have 24%Had 4%Want 72%

4.09/ 5 · 53 votes

Have 27%Had 6%Want 67%

Category winnerNoloRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

41%Love

31%Like

4%Ok

22%Dislike

2%Hate

49 votes

43%Love

38%Like

6%Ok

11%Dislike

2%Hate

53 votes

Category winnerNoloMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityNolo

SillageNolo

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value55

¤ Price value60

Category winnerNoloBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

patchouli100%

amber92%

woody84%

vanilla77%

balsamic69%

warm spicy61%

amber100%

sweet92%

fruity84%

balsamic77%

caramel69%

smoky61%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both amber and balsamic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

PatchouliLabdanumVanilla

No top / heart / base split published

Top

RaspberryBergamotCoriander

Heart

IncenseCaramelLabdanum

Base

AmberVanillaPatchouliMusk

InformationalShared notesPatchouli, Labdanum and Vanilla. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring29

Summer29

Fall100

Winter86

Day58

Night100

Spring58

Summer29

Fall100

Winter92

Day60

Night100

Category winnerNoloMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex83

Women17

Men24

Unisex62

Women13

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,261

PerfumerHilde Soliani

Launched—

Reviews16

Overall rank#13,679

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerNoloHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Hilde Soliani Cristina is an earthy, comforting oriental woody fragrance centered on a trio of dark patchouli, warm labdanum, and smooth sweet vanilla. The opening hits with a punch of raw, slightly herbal patchouli that feels fresh and resinous, reminiscent of opening an antique wooden chest. As it warms on the skin,…

Reviews →

Nolo by Alfred Ritchy is a fragrance for women and men. Nolo was launched in 2023. Top notes are Raspberry, Bergamot and Coriander; middle notes are Incense, Caramel and Labdanum; base notes are Amber, Vanilla, Patchouli and Musk.

Reviews →

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, Cristina or Nolo?

Nolo takes 7 of 7 categories. Cristina is rated 3.86/5 from 49 votes; Nolo is rated 4.09/5 from 53 votes. Choose Cristina for a patchouli and amber character. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Nolo for a amber and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Cristina or Nolo?

Nolo lasts longest (Nolo 81/100, Cristina 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cristina or Nolo?

Nolo projects furthest (Nolo 71/100, Cristina 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cristina and Nolo smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and balsamic accords. Common notes include Patchouli, Labdanum and Vanilla.

Is Cristina or Nolo better for summer or winter?

For summer, Cristina is the stronger pick. For winter, Nolo is the stronger pick. Cristina suits evening wear; Nolo suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cristina and Nolo?

Cristina features Patchouli, Labdanum and Vanilla. Nolo has top notes of Raspberry, Bergamot and Coriander, heart notes of Incense, Caramel and Labdanum, a base of Amber, Vanilla, Patchouli and Musk.