Fragrance comparison

Journey vs Solaris

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 80 ratings analysed

Journey

Symétrie

3.1769 votes

Rank #24,886 AromaticHerbal

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Solaris

PerfumeBox

3.5511 votes

Rank #64,754 AromaticWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Solaris takes 3 of 5 categories.

Journey
Choose it for a aromatic and herbal character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Solaris
Choose it for a aromatic and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Journey1/5

Solaris3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

JourneySymétrie

SolarisPerfumeBox

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.17/ 5 · 69 votes

Have 45%Had 28%Want 27%

3.55/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 28%Had 24%Want 48%

Category winnerSolarisRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

6%Love

43%Like

22%Ok

20%Dislike

9%Hate

69 votes

45%Love

9%Like

9%Ok

27%Dislike

9%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity46

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate54

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate64

Category winners

LongevitySolaris

SillageSolaris

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value65

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

herbal92%

fresh spicy84%

lavender77%

citrus69%

patchouli61%

aromatic100%

white floral92%

floral84%

soft spicy77%

tobacco69%

herbal61%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both aromatic and herbal

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LavenderPepperItalian LemonCoriander

Heart

SageNeroliOrange Blossom

Base

Indonesian Patchouli LeafCedarAmber

Top

SageCorianderCardamom

Heart

CarnationNeroliMimosaNarcissusRoseTuberoseJasmineOsmanthus

Base

TobaccoCedarMuskAgarwood (Oud)AmberSandalwoodLeatherVetiver

InformationalShared notesCoriander, Sage, Neroli and Cedar. 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

Summer81

Fall38

Winter12

Day100

Night25

Spring60

Summer60

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men70

Unisex30

Women0

Men20

Unisex80

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,886

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

Overall rank#64,754

PerfumerSergey Karov

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerJourneyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Journey by Symétrie is a clean, aromatic fragrance for men that centers on a soapy blend of lavender and Italian lemon. Launched in 2017, it provides a refreshing burst of pepper and sage that settles into a dry cedar and patchouli base. It is a reliable, office-safe choice for those who prefer an unobtrusive, just-sh…

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Solaris by PerfumeBox is an aromatic floral woody musk with a green, spicy opening and a large floral heart. Sage, coriander and cardamom give it a herbal snap before neroli, carnation, narcissus, jasmine and orange blossom make it brighter and more textured. The dry-down adds tobacco, cedar, musk, oud, leather and 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, Journey or Solaris?

Solaris takes 3 of 5 categories. Journey is rated 3.17/5 from 69 votes; Solaris is rated 3.55/5 from 11 votes. Choose Journey for a aromatic and herbal character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Solaris for a aromatic and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Journey or Solaris?

Solaris lasts longest (Solaris 70/100, Journey 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Journey or Solaris?

Solaris projects furthest (Solaris 69/100, Journey 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Journey and Solaris smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and herbal accords. Common notes include Coriander, Sage, Neroli and Cedar.

Is Journey or Solaris better for summer or winter?

Journey suits daytime wear; Solaris suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Journey and Solaris?

Journey has top notes of Lavender, Pepper, Italian Lemon and Coriander, heart notes of Sage, Neroli and Orange Blossom, a base of Indonesian Patchouli Leaf, Cedar and Amber. Solaris has top notes of Sage, Coriander and Cardamom, heart notes of Carnation, Neroli, Mimosa and Narcissus, a base of Tobacco, Cedar, Musk and Agarwood (Oud).