Fragrance comparison

Edgewater vs Sol e Samba

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 389 ratings analysed

Edgewater

Michael Malul London

4.0091 votes

Rank #32,161 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Sol e Samba

Birkholz

4.00298 votes

Rank #1,697 CitrusGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sol e Samba takes 5 of 5 categories.

Edgewater
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Best in spring.
Sol e Samba
Choose it for a citrus and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Edgewater0/5

Sol e Samba5/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

EdgewaterMichael Malul London

Sol e SambaBirkholz

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 91 votes

Have 47%Had 6%Want 48%

4.00/ 5 · 298 votes

Have 23%Had 5%Want 72%

Category winnerSol e SambaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

47%Love

29%Like

9%Ok

8%Dislike

8%Hate

91 votes

67%Love

7%Like

7%Ok

0%Dislike

20%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevitySol e Samba

SillageSol e Samba

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value57

¤ Price value73

Category winnerSol e SambaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

green84%

citrus77%

warm spicy69%

woody61%

citrus100%

green92%

woody84%

sweet77%

powdery69%

tobacco61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both citrus, green and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PeppermintAppleGrapefruitBergamotBlack PepperCardamomCinnamon

Heart

LactonesFig LeafCoconutLavenderSageSaffronPetitgrainTimur

Base

PatchouliSandalwoodCedarTobaccoVanillaTonka BeanHeliotrope

Top

GrapefruitYuzuCardamomMatcha Tea

Heart

Fig LeafTobaccojuniper berry

Base

CedarwoodMuskLeatherAmber

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Cardamom, Fig Leaf and Tobacco. 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

Summer85

Fall0

Winter36

Day–

Night–

Spring71

Summer100

Fall29

Winter14

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men81

Unisex19

Women0

Men27

Unisex45

Women27

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#32,161

PerfumerRichard Herpin

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#1,697

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews105

Category winnerSol e SambaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Edgewater opens crisp and lively, with peppermint, grapefruit, bergamot and apple giving it a cool, aromatic lift. As it settles, fig leaf, lavender, sage and creamy coconut-like lactones soften the spice and pull it into a greener, smoother shape. The dry-down adds tobacco, sandalwood, cedar, vanilla and tonka, so it…

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Sol e Samba opens with a bright grapefruit and yuzu snap, softened by matcha and cardamom before it turns greener and woodier. Wearers highlight its cheerful warmth, polished citrus opening, and easy unisex feel. The dry-down keeps a citrus-woody shape with fig leaf, tobacco, cedar, musk, leather, and amber. It looks …

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Edgewater or Sol e Samba?

Sol e Samba takes 5 of 5 categories. Edgewater is rated 4.00/5 from 91 votes; Sol e Samba is rated 4.00/5 from 298 votes. Choose Edgewater for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Best in spring. Choose Sol e Samba for a citrus and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Edgewater or Sol e Samba?

Sol e Samba lasts longest (Sol e Samba 77/100, Edgewater 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Edgewater or Sol e Samba?

Sol e Samba projects furthest (Sol e Samba 69/100, Edgewater 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Edgewater and Sol e Samba smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, green and woody accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Cardamom, Fig Leaf and Tobacco.

Is Edgewater or Sol e Samba better for summer or winter?

Sol e Samba suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Edgewater and Sol e Samba?

Edgewater has top notes of Peppermint, Apple, Grapefruit and Bergamot, heart notes of Lactones, Fig Leaf, Coconut and Lavender, a base of Patchouli, Sandalwood, Cedar and Tobacco. Sol e Samba has top notes of Grapefruit, Yuzu, Cardamom and Matcha Tea, heart notes of Fig Leaf, Tobacco and juniper berry, a base of Cedarwood, Musk, Leather and Amber.