Fragrance comparison

Mauboussin vs Sol Y Sombra

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 2,412 ratings analysed

6 wins

Mauboussin

3.842,357 votes

Rank #471 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

Sol Y Sombra

Jacques Zolty

3.5055 votes

Rank #19,758 SweetVanilla

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mauboussin takes 6 of 7 categories.

Mauboussin
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Sol Y Sombra
Choose it for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Mauboussin6/7

Sol Y Sombra1/7

Ratings & consensus: Mauboussin
Community sentiment: Mauboussin
Longevity: Mauboussin
Sillage & projection: Mauboussin
Value for money: Mauboussin
Versatility: Sol Y Sombra
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Mauboussin

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MauboussinMauboussin

Sol Y SombraJacques Zolty

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.84/ 5 · 2,357 votes

Have 69%Had 31%Want 0%

3.50/ 5 · 55 votes

Have 28%Had 20%Want 51%

Category winnerMauboussinRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

34%Love

41%Like

6%Ok

17%Dislike

2%Hate

2,196 votes

21%Love

37%Like

24%Ok

13%Dislike

5%Hate

38 votes

Category winnerMauboussinMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityMauboussin

SillageMauboussin

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value79

¤ Price value41

Category winnerMauboussinBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

fruity84%

warm spicy77%

sweet69%

patchouli61%

sweet100%

vanilla92%

coconut84%

amber77%

woody69%

aquatic61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both amber, sweet and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Yellow PlumMirabelleBlood MandarinBergamot

Heart

Ylang-YlangWhite PeachIndian JasmineTurkish Rose

Base

PatchouliBenzoinAmberVanillaSandalwoodCedar

Top

CoconutWatery NotesCandied OrangeTangerine

Heart

ToffeeYlang-YlangJasmine SambacTurkish Rose

Base

VanillaBenzoinSandalwoodMusk

InformationalShared notesYlang-Ylang, Turkish Rose, Benzoin and Vanilla. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring25

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring73

Summer100

Fall47

Winter20

Day100

Night27

Category winnerSol Y SombraMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex26

Women71

Men0

Unisex29

Women71

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#471

PerfumerChristine Nagel

Launched—

Reviews254

Overall rank#19,758

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerMauboussinHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mauboussin is a rich plum amber with an old-school, dressed-up feel. It opens fruity, powdery and a little sharp, then settles into a warmer blend of benzoin, vanilla, patchouli and woods. It suits someone who enjoys fuller, more characterful perfume rather than a light easy fresh scent. Cooler weather brings out its …

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Sol Y Sombra by Jacques Zolty offers a sun-drenched escape in a bottle. This unisex floral composition leads with bright tangerine and sweet candied orange, quickly softening into a heart of tropical coconut and jasmine sambac. It settles into a warm, resinous base of vanilla and benzoin, perfect for a long summer eve…

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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, Mauboussin or Sol Y Sombra?

Mauboussin takes 6 of 7 categories. Mauboussin is rated 3.84/5 from 2,357 votes; Sol Y Sombra is rated 3.50/5 from 55 votes. Choose Mauboussin for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Sol Y Sombra for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Mauboussin or Sol Y Sombra?

Mauboussin lasts longest (Mauboussin 76/100, Sol Y Sombra 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mauboussin or Sol Y Sombra?

Mauboussin projects furthest (Mauboussin 68/100, Sol Y Sombra 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mauboussin and Sol Y Sombra smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, sweet and woody accords. Common notes include Ylang-Ylang, Turkish Rose, Benzoin and Vanilla.

Is Mauboussin or Sol Y Sombra better for summer or winter?

For summer, Sol Y Sombra is the stronger pick. For winter, Mauboussin is the stronger pick. Sol Y Sombra suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mauboussin and Sol Y Sombra?

Mauboussin has top notes of Yellow Plum, Mirabelle, Blood Mandarin and Bergamot, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, White Peach, Indian Jasmine and Turkish Rose, a base of Patchouli, Benzoin, Amber and Vanilla. Sol Y Sombra has top notes of Coconut, Watery Notes, Candied Orange and Tangerine, heart notes of Toffee, Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine Sambac and Turkish Rose, a base of Vanilla, Benzoin, Sandalwood and Musk.