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Exquisite Nectar vs Song of Solomon

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

Updated 13 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1.

  • Exquisite Nectar

    Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall.

  • Song of Solomon

    Choose it for a amber and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Exquisite Nectar1/2
Song of Solomon1/2
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Not scored
Sillage & projection
Not scored
Value for money
Song of Solomon
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Exquisite Nectar

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Exquisite NectarRoberto Cavalli
Song of SolomonHosanna Aroma
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 18%Had 0%Want 82%
2.92/ 5 · 12 votes
Have 7%Had 0%Want 93%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
0%Love
100%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

33%Love
8%Like
17%Ok
0%Dislike
42%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ LongevityN/A
〰 SillageN/A
♥ Love / hate75
⏱ Longevity33
〰 Sillage40
♥ Love / hate48
Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value25
¤ Price value75
Category winnerSong of SolomonBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
white floral100%
citrus92%
woody84%
warm spicy77%
aromatic69%
honey61%
amber100%
citrus92%
sweet84%
honey77%
fresh spicy69%
warm spicy61%
Scent match36%Some overlap · both citrus, warm spicy and honey

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
BergamotCardamomJasmineNeroli
Heart
Orange BlossomHoney
Base
PatchouliCedarwoodAmbrostar™
Top15-30 mins
FrankincenseWild OrangeJasmine
Heart2-3 hrs
HoneyMango
Base4-6 hrs
CardamomNard Himalayan (Jatamansi)
InformationalShared notesCardamom, Jasmine and Honey. Durations are only published for Song of Solomon, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring0
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring25
Summer0
Fall25
Winter100
Day64
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex0
Women100
Men0
Unisex17
Women83
Casual 40%Date 30%Work 20%Party 10%
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#52,060

PerfumerPierre-Constantin Guéros

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#63,987

PerfumerKris Wrede

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerExquisite NectarHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Exquisite Nectar by Roberto Cavalli blends bright bergamot and spicy cardamom with a rich heart of honey and orange blossom. This unisex oriental floral fragrance, created by Pierre-Constantin Guéros, leans on a warm patchouli and ambrostar base. It is a striking choice for cooler evenings when you want a scent that p…

Reviews →

Hosanna Aroma released Song of Solomon in 2024 as an all-botanical creation formulated by perfumer Kris Wrede. The scent opens with a lively splash of tart wild orange paired against green frankincense tears and soft jasmine petals. Soon, a golden heart of rich honey and juicy tropical mango takes over, sweetening the…

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, Exquisite Nectar or Song of Solomon?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1. Exquisite Nectar is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes; Song of Solomon is rated 2.92/5 from 12 votes. Choose Exquisite Nectar for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall. Choose Song of Solomon for a amber and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Do Exquisite Nectar and Song of Solomon smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, warm spicy and honey accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Jasmine and Honey.

Is Exquisite Nectar or Song of Solomon better for summer or winter?

Song of Solomon suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Exquisite Nectar and Song of Solomon?

Exquisite Nectar has top notes of Bergamot, Cardamom, Jasmine and Neroli, heart notes of Orange Blossom and Honey, a base of Patchouli, Cedarwood and Ambrostar™. Song of Solomon has top notes of Frankincense, Wild Orange and Jasmine, heart notes of Honey and Mango, a base of Cardamom and Nard Himalayan (Jatamansi).

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