Fragrance comparison

Fox Whirlwind vs Solaris

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 1,053 ratings analysed

Fox Whirlwind

Simone Paris

4.297 votes

Rank #52,469 MossyEarthy

Full profile Similar & dupes

16%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Solaris

Penhaligon's

4.011,046 votes

Rank #1,414 White FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Solaris takes 3 of 4 categories.

Fox Whirlwind
Choose it for a mossy and earthy character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Solaris
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Fox Whirlwind1/4

Solaris3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Fox WhirlwindSimone Paris

SolarisPenhaligon's

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.29/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 23%Had 6%Want 71%

4.01/ 5 · 1,046 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

57%Love

14%Like

29%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

39%Love

38%Like

15%Ok

7%Dislike

1%Hate

795 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage81

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevitySolaris

SillageFox Whirlwind

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value6

¤ Price value43

Category winnerSolarisBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

mossy100%

earthy90%

floral80%

warm spicy70%

fresh60%

citrus50%

white floral100%

woody92%

citrus84%

fruity77%

sweet69%

vanilla61%

Scent match16%Clearly different · both citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GrapefruitBergamotNeroliBlack Currant

Heart

CyclamenCloveYlang-YlangJasmineFreesia

Base

MossVetiverTonka BeanAmber

Top

NeroliLemonBlack Currant

Heart

Tiare FlowerYlang-YlangJasmine

Base

VanillaSandalwoodCedarwood

InformationalShared notesNeroli, Black Currant, Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine. 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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter15

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex25

Women75

Men3

Unisex22

Women75

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#52,469

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#1,414

PerfumerAlienor Massenet

Launched—

Reviews181

Category winnerSolarisHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Fox Whirlwind opens with bright grapefruit, bergamot and neroli, then quickly settles into a greener, earthier floral core. The mix of moss, vetiver, clove and amber gives it a textured, slightly spicy finish that feels more grown-up than playful. It looks best for someone who likes mossy florals with a dry, woody bas…

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Solaris opens with bright lemon, neroli and black currant, then settles into creamy white florals and a soft vanilla sandalwood base. On skin, it often reads like polished summer perfume rather than simple sunscreen, warm, airy and quietly luxurious. It suits lovers of solar florals, tropical white flowers and elegant…

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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, Fox Whirlwind or Solaris?

Solaris takes 3 of 4 categories. Fox Whirlwind is rated 4.29/5 from 7 votes; Solaris is rated 4.01/5 from 1,046 votes. Choose Fox Whirlwind for a mossy and earthy character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Solaris for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Fox Whirlwind or Solaris?

Solaris lasts longest (Solaris 68/100, Fox Whirlwind 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Fox Whirlwind or Solaris?

Fox Whirlwind projects furthest (Fox Whirlwind 81/100, Solaris 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Fox Whirlwind and Solaris smell similar?

Clearly different: a 16% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus accords. Common notes include Neroli, Black Currant, Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine.

Is Fox Whirlwind or Solaris better for summer or winter?

Fox Whirlwind suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Fox Whirlwind and Solaris?

Fox Whirlwind has top notes of Grapefruit, Bergamot, Neroli and Black Currant, heart notes of Cyclamen, Clove, Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine, a base of Moss, Vetiver, Tonka Bean and Amber. Solaris has top notes of Neroli, Lemon and Black Currant, heart notes of Tiare Flower, Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla, Sandalwood and Cedarwood.