Fragrance comparison

London vs Solferino

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 838 ratings analysed

London

Tom Ford

3.98834 votes

Rank #25,263 Warm SpicyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

Solferino

Paolo Pecora Milano

4.254 votes

Rank #52,613 AromaticWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

London
Choose it for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Solferino
Choose it for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

London2/4

Solferino2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

LondonTom Ford

SolferinoPaolo Pecora Milano

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.98/ 5 · 834 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

4.25/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 56%Had 6%Want 38%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

43%Love

34%Like

4%Ok

17%Dislike

2%Hate

834 votes

25%Love

75%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityLondon

SillageSolferino

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value35

¤ Price value67

Category winnerSolferinoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

fresh spicy92%

amber84%

smoky77%

woody69%

aromatic61%

aromatic100%

warm spicy92%

balsamic84%

rose77%

oud69%

woody61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both warm spicy, aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CuminSaffronCardamomBlack PepperCoffeeCoriander

Heart

IncenseLabdanumJasmineGeranium

Base

Agarwood (Oud)BirchCedarMuskAmyris

Top20-30 mins

CardamomCorianderBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

elemiRoseSaffronJasmine

Base6-8+ hrs

Agarwood (Oud)SandalwoodPatchouli

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Cardamom, Coriander and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Solferino, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring33

Summer15

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring75

Summer25

Fall100

Winter100

Day79

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men71

Unisex25

Women4

Men33

Unisex33

Women33

Date 31%Work 29%Casual 24%Party 17%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,263

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#52,613

PerfumerDominique Moellhausen

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerLondonHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Tom Ford London starts with a blunt blast of black pepper and cumin that mimics the hot, metallic breath of a subway station. This gritty opening quickly gives way to a dark heart of labdanum and damp jasmine, creating a heavy atmosphere that feels like wet asphalt after a storm. As it settles, a dry agarwood and smok…

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Paolo Pecora Milano Solferino hits the skin with a brisk rush of green cardamom, cracked coriander seeds, and tart Italian bergamot. That initial flash of citrus and spice softens within twenty minutes, pulling forward a warm heart of saffron, resinous elemi pine sap, and dusty crimson rose petals. It is an aromatic w…

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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, London or Solferino?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. London is rated 3.98/5 from 834 votes; Solferino is rated 4.25/5 from 4 votes. Choose London for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Solferino for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, London or Solferino?

London lasts longest (London 66/100, Solferino 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, London or Solferino?

Solferino projects furthest (Solferino 69/100, London 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do London and Solferino smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Saffron, Cardamom, Coriander and Jasmine.

Is London or Solferino better for summer or winter?

Solferino suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in London and Solferino?

London has top notes of Cumin, Saffron, Cardamom and Black Pepper, heart notes of Incense, Labdanum, Jasmine and Geranium, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Birch, Cedar and Musk. Solferino has top notes of Cardamom, Coriander and Bergamot, heart notes of elemi, Rose, Saffron and Jasmine, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Sandalwood and Patchouli.