Fragrance comparison

Cyane vs Solar

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

Updated 25 Oct 2026 53 ratings analysed

4 wins

Cyane

Ulric de Varens

4.2331 votes

Rank #25,150 FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

Solar

Impulse

4.0922 votes

Rank #34,903 CitrusGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cyane takes 4 of 5 categories.

Cyane
Choose it for a floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Solar
Choose it for a citrus and green character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Cyane4/5

Solar1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CyaneUlric de Varens

SolarImpulse

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.23/ 5 · 31 votes

Have 13%Had 32%Want 55%

4.09/ 5 · 22 votes

Have 0%Had 78%Want 22%

Category winnerCyaneRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

35%Love

58%Like

0%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

31 votes

36%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

22 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityCyane

SillageCyane

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value71

¤ Price value92

Category winnerSolarBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

woody92%

green84%

vanilla77%

musky69%

amber61%

citrus100%

green88%

floral77%

fresh65%

fruity53%

musky42%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both floral, green and musky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Green NotesCitruses

Heart3-4 hrs

Floral Notes

Base8-12 hrs

Tonka BeanWoody NotesMusk

Top

CitrusesGreen NotesMandarin OrangeFloral NotesRed Apple

Heart

Water HyacinthLilyViolet

Base

MuskWoodsy Notes

InformationalShared notesGreen Notes, Citruses, Floral Notes and Musk. Durations are only published for Cyane, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring57

Summer29

Fall100

Winter71

Day32

Night100

Spring67

Summer100

Fall33

Winter17

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Party 43%Date 33%Casual 15%Work 8%

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,150

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#34,903

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerCyaneHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ulric de Varens released Cyane in 1985 as a daring, full-bodied statement. It hits the air with a crisp pop of citrus and brisk green notes before exploding into an opulent bouquet of sweet, syrupy floral notes. The dry-down settles into a thick cushion of toasted tonka bean, dry cedar-like woody notes, and warm musk …

Reviews →

Solar is a bright, easy floral fruity body spray built around citrus, green notes, red apple, soft lily and clean musk. It opens crisp and cheerful, then settles into a light floral musk with a fresh, sunny feel. It suits warm weather, daytime wear, and anyone who likes uncomplicated freshness over heavy sweetness or…

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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, Cyane or Solar?

Cyane takes 4 of 5 categories. Cyane is rated 4.23/5 from 31 votes; Solar is rated 4.09/5 from 22 votes. Choose Cyane for a floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Solar for a citrus and green character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Cyane or Solar?

Cyane lasts longest (Cyane 73/100, Solar 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cyane or Solar?

Cyane projects furthest (Cyane 75/100, Solar 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cyane and Solar smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, green and musky accords. Common notes include Green Notes, Citruses, Floral Notes and Musk.

Is Cyane or Solar better for summer or winter?

Cyane suits evening wear; Solar suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cyane and Solar?

Cyane has top notes of Green Notes and Citruses, heart notes of Floral Notes, a base of Tonka Bean, Woody Notes and Musk. Solar has top notes of Citruses, Green Notes, Mandarin Orange and Floral Notes, heart notes of Water Hyacinth, Lily and Violet, a base of Musk and Woodsy Notes.