Fragrance comparison

Nefertiti vs Solaris

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 43 ratings analysed

4 wins

Nefertiti

Maher Olfactive

3.8132 votes

Rank #23,014 SmokyWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

Solaris

PerfumeBox

3.5511 votes

Rank #64,754 AromaticWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Nefertiti takes 4 of 5 categories.

Nefertiti
Choose it for a smoky and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Solaris
Choose it for a aromatic and white floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Nefertiti4/5

Solaris1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

NefertitiMaher Olfactive

SolarisPerfumeBox

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.81/ 5 · 32 votes

Have 30%Had 12%Want 58%

3.55/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 28%Had 24%Want 48%

Category winnerNefertitiRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

45%Love

23%Like

14%Ok

14%Dislike

5%Hate

22 votes · too few to score

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

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate64

Category winners

LongevityNefertiti

SillageNefertiti

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value56

¤ Price value65

Category winnerSolarisBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

smoky100%

white floral92%

amber84%

green77%

aromatic69%

herbal61%

aromatic100%

white floral92%

floral84%

soft spicy77%

tobacco69%

herbal61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both white floral, aromatic and herbal

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

cannabisOrchid Leaf

Heart

IncenseJasmineHoneyImmortelle

Base

MuskVetiverAgarwood (Oud)

Top

SageCorianderCardamom

Heart

CarnationNeroliMimosaNarcissusRoseTuberoseJasmineOsmanthus

Base

TobaccoCedarMuskAgarwood (Oud)AmberSandalwoodLeatherVetiver

InformationalShared notesJasmine, Musk, Vetiver and Agarwood (Oud). Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring71

Summer14

Fall100

Winter57

Day67

Night100

Spring60

Summer60

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men25

Unisex25

Women50

Men20

Unisex80

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,014

PerfumerShawn Maher

Launched—

Reviews12

Overall rank#64,754

PerfumerSergey Karov

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerNefertitiHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Maher Olfactive Nefertiti is an indie fragrance that pairs bitter cannabis and leafy orchid with sweet honey, jasmine, and dry incense. Earthy vetiver and oud support the base. It is a bold, unisex option best suited for autumn evenings and casual wear, appealing directly to those who enjoy complex, smoky green blends.

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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, Nefertiti or Solaris?

Nefertiti takes 4 of 5 categories. Nefertiti is rated 3.81/5 from 32 votes; Solaris is rated 3.55/5 from 11 votes. Choose Nefertiti for a smoky and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Solaris for a aromatic and white floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Nefertiti or Solaris?

Nefertiti lasts longest (Nefertiti 78/100, Solaris 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Nefertiti or Solaris?

Projection is very close: Nefertiti 70/100, Solaris 69/100 for sillage.

Do Nefertiti and Solaris smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, aromatic and herbal accords. Common notes include Jasmine, Musk, Vetiver and Agarwood (Oud).

Is Nefertiti or Solaris better for summer or winter?

Nefertiti suits evening wear; Solaris suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Nefertiti and Solaris?

Nefertiti has top notes of cannabis and Orchid Leaf, heart notes of Incense, Jasmine, Honey and Immortelle, a base of Musk, Vetiver and Agarwood (Oud). 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).