Fragrance comparison

Messages vs Solo Tu

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 89 ratings analysed

4 wins

Messages

Mariella Burani

4.2232 votes

Rank #34,740 LavenderWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

Solo Tu

Tristano Onofri

4.0457 votes

Rank #26,867 PowderyFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Messages takes 4 of 7 categories.

Messages
Choose it for a lavender and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Solo Tu
Choose it for a powdery and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Messages4/7

Solo Tu3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MessagesMariella Burani

Solo TuTristano Onofri

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.22/ 5 · 32 votes

Have 41%Had 17%Want 43%

4.04/ 5 · 57 votes

Have 43%Had 24%Want 33%

Category winnerMessagesRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

53%Like

3%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

32 votes

35%Love

47%Like

4%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

57 votes

Category winnerMessagesMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevitySolo Tu

SillageSolo Tu

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value42

Category winnerMessagesBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

lavender100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

warm spicy77%

floral69%

white floral61%

powdery100%

floral92%

woody84%

amber77%

warm spicy69%

sweet61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both woody, floral and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

LavenderTonka BeanSandalwoodCarnationVirginia CedarLily-of-the-ValleyRoseMuskJasmine

No top / heart / base split published

Top

PeachAmalfi LemonBergamot

Heart

OrchidCarnationIrisYlang-YlangRoseLily-of-the-ValleyJasmine

Base

SandalwoodBenzoinAmberVanilleMuskVirginia Cedar

InformationalShared notesSandalwood, Carnation, Virginia Cedar and Lily-of-the-Valley. Durations are only published for Messages, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer67

Fall89

Winter78

Day100

Night64

Spring35

Summer26

Fall100

Winter78

Day85

Night100

Category winnerMessagesMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex20

Women80

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#34,740

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#26,867

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerSolo TuHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Messages by Mariella Burani presents an aromatic floral woody profile built around fresh herbal nuances and smooth base layers. The fragrance leads with a brisk, clean lavender accent that feels crisp and slightly cooling. As the scent settles, classic floral elements emerge, pairing soft rose and lily-of-the-valley w…

Reviews →

Released in 1991 by German Italian designer Tristano Onofri, Solo Tu opens with a burst of ripe peach, sharp Amalfi lemon, and crisp bergamot. The top notes quickly settle into a dense floral heart dominated by carnation, powdery iris, orchid, and ylang-ylang. Sandalwood, golden amber, benzoin, and vanilla ground the …

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Messages or Solo Tu?

Messages takes 4 of 7 categories. Messages is rated 4.22/5 from 32 votes; Solo Tu is rated 4.04/5 from 57 votes. Choose Messages for a lavender and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Solo Tu for a powdery and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Messages or Solo Tu?

Solo Tu lasts longest (Solo Tu 73/100, Messages 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Messages or Solo Tu?

Solo Tu projects furthest (Solo Tu 67/100, Messages 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Messages and Solo Tu smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, floral and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Sandalwood, Carnation, Virginia Cedar and Lily-of-the-Valley.

Is Messages or Solo Tu better for summer or winter?

For summer, Messages is the stronger pick. For winter, Messages is the stronger pick. Messages suits daytime wear; Solo Tu suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Messages and Solo Tu?

Messages features Lavender, Tonka Bean, Sandalwood, Carnation and Virginia Cedar. Solo Tu has top notes of Peach, Amalfi Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Orchid, Carnation, Iris and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Sandalwood, Benzoin, Amber and Vanille.