Fragrance comparison

Gelsomino vs Solo Rosa

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 51 ratings analysed

Gelsomino

Bottega Verde

3.5010 votes

Rank #60,722 White FloralWoody

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40%scent match

Some overlap

Solo Rosa

Luciano Soprani

3.8841 votes

Rank #29,084 SweetCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Gelsomino
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Solo Rosa
Choose it for a sweet and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Gelsomino2/4

Solo Rosa2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

GelsominoBottega Verde

Solo RosaLuciano Soprani

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.50/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 5%Had 10%Want 85%

3.88/ 5 · 41 votes

Have 29%Had 13%Want 57%

Category winnerSolo RosaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

20%Love

40%Like

10%Ok

30%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

34%Love

41%Like

6%Ok

19%Dislike

0%Hate

32 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityGelsomino

SillageGelsomino

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value75

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

woody88%

fruity77%

powdery65%

floral53%

tuberose42%

sweet100%

citrus92%

vanilla84%

powdery77%

fruity69%

white floral61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both white floral, fruity and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Jasmine SambacYlang-YlangDamask RoseLilac

Heart

TuberosePeachNectarineHoneysuckleArtemisiaRed currant leafBamboo

Base

SandalwoodCashmeranMusk

Top

NectarinePeachMandarin OrangeGrapefruitBergamot

Heart

RoseTuberoseYlang-YlangCloveJasmine

Base

Tonka BeanVanilleMuskSandalwoodoak mossVetiver

InformationalShared notesYlang-Ylang, Damask Rose, Tuberose and Peach. 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

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring50

Summer30

Fall100

Winter80

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#60,722

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#29,084

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerSolo RosaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Bottega Verde Gelsomino brings together plush Jasmine Sambac and sweet nectarine over a dense base of cashmeran and musk. Green touches of bamboo and red currant leaf temper the heavy tuberose heart, keeping the white floral profile fresh rather than overly formal. It wears best during crisp spring afternoons and casu…

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Solo Rosa by Luciano Soprani opens with a bright burst of nectarine and mandarin orange. As it settles, it reveals a floral heart centered on rose and tuberose, anchored by a warm base of vanilla and tonka bean. This floral fruity creation from 1998 offers a soft, powdery finish, making it a reliable choice for crisp …

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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, Gelsomino or Solo Rosa?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Gelsomino is rated 3.50/5 from 10 votes; Solo Rosa is rated 3.88/5 from 41 votes. Choose Gelsomino for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Solo Rosa for a sweet and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Gelsomino or Solo Rosa?

Gelsomino lasts longest (Gelsomino 80/100, Solo Rosa 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Gelsomino or Solo Rosa?

Gelsomino projects furthest (Gelsomino 67/100, Solo Rosa 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Gelsomino and Solo Rosa smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, fruity and powdery accords. Common notes include Ylang-Ylang, Damask Rose, Tuberose and Peach.

Is Gelsomino or Solo Rosa better for summer or winter?

Solo Rosa suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Gelsomino and Solo Rosa?

Gelsomino has top notes of Jasmine Sambac, Ylang-Ylang, Damask Rose and Lilac, heart notes of Tuberose, Peach, Nectarine and Honeysuckle, a base of Sandalwood, Cashmeran and Musk. Solo Rosa has top notes of Nectarine, Peach, Mandarin Orange and Grapefruit, heart notes of Rose, Tuberose, Ylang-Ylang and Clove, a base of Tonka Bean, Vanille, Musk and Sandalwood.