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Glam vs Solar

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

Updated 473 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Glam takes 6 of 7 categories.

  • Glam

    Choose it for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer.

  • Solar

    Choose it for a fruity and savory character. Wins on community sentiment. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Glam6/7
Solar1/7
Ratings & consensus
Glam
Community sentiment
Solar
Longevity
Glam
Sillage & projection
Glam
Value for money
Glam
Versatility
Glam
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Glam

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
GlamKim Kardashian
SolarOriflame
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.43/ 5 · 375 votes
Have 51%Had 22%Want 27%
3.33/ 5 · 98 votes
Have 41%Had 36%Want 23%
Category winnerGlamRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
21%Love
37%Like
5%Ok
33%Dislike
4%Hate

360 votes

8%Love
52%Like
5%Ok
34%Dislike
1%Hate

98 votes

Category winnerSolarMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity48
〰 Sillage51
♥ Love / hate60
⏱ Longevity46
〰 Sillage45
♥ Love / hate58
Category winners

LongevityGlam

SillageGlam

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value81
¤ Price value60
Category winnerGlamBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
white floral100%
tuberose91%
fruity83%
ozonic74%
aquatic65%
fresh56%
fruity100%
savory92%
animalic84%
ozonic77%
nutty69%
aquatic61%
Scent match35%Some overlap · both fruity, ozonic and aquatic

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
WatermelonRed BerriesCitruses
Heart
TuberoseStar JasmineRose
Base
MuskOrris RootSandalwood
Top
CaviarWatermelonAcai BerryCitruses
Heart
GuavaPassion FlowerPeony
Base
HibiscusMuskPatchouli
InformationalShared notesWatermelon, Citruses and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring76
Summer100
Fall0
Winter28
Day–
Night–
Spring30
Summer100
Fall15
Winter6
Day100
Night16
Category winnerGlamMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men2
Unisex4
Women95
Men0
Unisex8
Women92
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,912

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews109

Overall rank#22,139

PerfumerGil Clavien

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerGlamHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Glam by Kim Kardashian is a clean, white floral fruity scent built around soapy tuberose, jasmine, musk and a watery fruit opening. On skin, it often reads fresh, bright and slightly sweet, with a laundry-soft musk that stays present from start to finish. It suits shoppers who enjoy affordable white florals with a pol…

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Solar by Oriflame opens with a splash of crisp watermelon and tart acai berry. Tropical guava and passion flower warm the heart before settling into soft hibiscus and musk. Created by perfumer Gil Clavien in 2015, this floral fruity Eau de Toilette delivers a light, breezy scent designed for hot July afternoons.

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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Glam or Solar?

Glam takes 6 of 7 categories. Glam is rated 3.43/5 from 375 votes; Solar is rated 3.33/5 from 98 votes. Choose Glam for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer. Choose Solar for a fruity and savory character. Wins on community sentiment. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Glam or Solar?

They last about the same: Glam 48/100, Solar 46/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Glam or Solar?

Glam projects furthest (Glam 51/100, Solar 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Glam and Solar smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, ozonic and aquatic accords. Common notes include Watermelon, Citruses and Musk.

Is Glam or Solar better for summer or winter?

For summer, Glam is the stronger pick. For winter, Glam is the stronger pick. Solar suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Glam and Solar?

Glam has top notes of Watermelon, Red Berries and Citruses, heart notes of Tuberose, Star Jasmine and Rose, a base of Musk, Orris Root and Sandalwood. Solar has top notes of Caviar, Watermelon, Acai Berry and Citruses, heart notes of Guava, Passion Flower and Peony, a base of Hibiscus, Musk and Patchouli.

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