Fragrance comparison

Emeraldaire vs Sergio Soldano

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 55 ratings analysed

Emeraldaire

MAC

4.673 votes

Rank #38,321 WoodyEarthy

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Sergio Soldano

4.0152 votes

Rank #11,065 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sergio Soldano takes 4 of 4 categories.

Emeraldaire
Choose it for a woody and earthy character. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Sergio Soldano
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Emeraldaire0/4

Sergio Soldano4/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

EmeraldaireMAC

Sergio SoldanoSergio Soldano

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 0%Had 27%Want 73%

4.01/ 5 · 52 votes

Have 53%Had 9%Want 38%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

67%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

42%Love

42%Like

13%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

24 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate92

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevitySergio Soldano

SillageSergio Soldano

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value83

Category winnerSergio SoldanoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

earthy92%

green84%

fresh spicy77%

aromatic69%

yellow floral61%

fresh spicy100%

aromatic90%

herbal80%

leather70%

animalic60%

earthy50%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, aromatic and earthy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Lantana leavesEarthy NotesFernIvy

Heart

Ylang YlangTuberose

Base

PatchouliOlibanumWoodsy Notes

Top

ArtemisiaCuminBasilAldehydesLemonBergamot

Heart

FernGeraniumJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyRose

Base

LeatherPatchouliMuskOlibanumVetiverOakmoss

InformationalShared notesFern, Patchouli and Olibanum. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer33

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer42

Fall100

Winter92

Day91

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

Men89

Unisex11

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#38,321

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#11,065

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews15

Category winnerSergio SoldanoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

MAC Emeraldaire opens with sharp lantana leaves, wet fern fronds, and crisp ivy over a soil-like earthy base. Mid notes of tuberose and ylang ylang add a touch of waxy creaminess before patchouli and smoky olibanum anchor the dry-down. It delivers an unusual botanical experience for crisp spring daytime wear.

Reviews →

Sergio Soldano for men is a classic 1991 chypre that leans heavily into aromatic, herbal, and leather textures. It opens with a punchy blast of artemisia, basil, and aldehydes, settling into a grounded base of oakmoss and patchouli. It is best suited for cooler autumn days or rainy afternoons when you want a retro, so…

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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, Emeraldaire or Sergio Soldano?

Sergio Soldano takes 4 of 4 categories. Emeraldaire is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes; Sergio Soldano is rated 4.01/5 from 52 votes. Choose Emeraldaire for a woody and earthy character. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Sergio Soldano for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Emeraldaire or Sergio Soldano?

Sergio Soldano lasts longest (Sergio Soldano 74/100, Emeraldaire 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Emeraldaire or Sergio Soldano?

Sergio Soldano projects furthest (Sergio Soldano 62/100, Emeraldaire 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Emeraldaire and Sergio Soldano smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and earthy accords. Common notes include Fern, Patchouli and Olibanum.

Is Emeraldaire or Sergio Soldano better for summer or winter?

Emeraldaire suits day or night wear; Sergio Soldano suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Emeraldaire and Sergio Soldano?

Emeraldaire has top notes of Lantana leaves, Earthy Notes, Fern and Ivy, heart notes of Ylang Ylang and Tuberose, a base of Patchouli, Olibanum and Woodsy Notes. Sergio Soldano has top notes of Artemisia, Cumin, Basil and Aldehydes, heart notes of Fern, Geranium, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Leather, Patchouli, Musk and Olibanum.