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Nordic Light vs Solo Amore

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

Updated 89 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Nordic Light takes 4 of 7 categories.

  • Nordic Light

    Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

  • Solo Amore

    Choose it for a citrus and floral character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Nordic Light4/7
Solo Amore3/7
Ratings & consensus
Nordic Light
Community sentiment
Solo Amore
Longevity
Solo Amore
Sillage & projection
Solo Amore
Value for money
Nordic Light
Versatility
Nordic Light
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Nordic Light

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Nordic LightClean
Solo AmoreLuciano Soprani
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.73/ 5 · 64 votes
Have 32%Had 7%Want 62%
3.76/ 5 · 25 votes
Have 27%Had 38%Want 35%
Category winnerNordic LightRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
30%Love
39%Like
13%Ok
13%Dislike
6%Hate

64 votes

28%Love
48%Like
4%Ok
12%Dislike
8%Hate

25 votes

Category winnerSolo AmoreMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity54
〰 Sillage44
♥ Love / hate68
⏱ Longevity62
〰 Sillage65
♥ Love / hate69
Category winners

LongevitySolo Amore

SillageSolo Amore

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value55
¤ Price value42
Category winnerNordic LightBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
woody100%
citrus92%
white floral84%
sweet77%
powdery69%
floral61%
citrus100%
floral92%
fruity84%
sweet77%
rose69%
white floral61%
Scent match48%Some overlap · both citrus, sweet and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top15 to 30 minutes
BergamotMandarin OrangeOrange
Heart1 to 2 hours
LilyMagnoliaVanilla Orchid
Base2 to 4 hours
SandalwoodPralineVanilla
Top
Mandarin OrangeGrapefruitPineappleFreesiaBergamotMangoYlang-Ylang
Heart
PeonyJasmineRoseLilyMagnolia
Base
RaspberryVanillaCedarTonka BeanPatchouliOakmoss
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Mandarin Orange, Lily and Magnolia. Durations are only published for Nordic Light, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring65
Summer35
Fall100
Winter85
Day100
Night37
Spring100
Summer56
Fall33
Winter33
Day100
Night17
Category winnerNordic LightMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men8
Unisex51
Women41
Men0
Unisex50
Women50
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#40,647

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#54,083

PerfumerJean-Christophe Hérault

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerNordic LightHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Nordic Light by Clean opens with a bright splash of citrus, pairing sweet orange and mandarin orange with tart bergamot. The bright opening softens quickly into a gentle floral core where creamy magnolia, lily, and vanilla orchid create a light, powdery texture. As it settles, the fragrance warms into a soft base of c…

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Solo Amore by Luciano Soprani opens with a bright splash of mango, pineapple, and sparkling grapefruit, feeling like a sunny morning fruit bowl. This oriental floral scent for women settles into a soft heart of rose and peony, anchored by a warm base of vanilla and tonka bean. It is a light, cheerful choice for casual…

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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, Nordic Light or Solo Amore?

Nordic Light takes 4 of 7 categories. Nordic Light is rated 3.73/5 from 64 votes; Solo Amore is rated 3.76/5 from 25 votes. Choose Nordic Light for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Solo Amore for a citrus and floral character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Nordic Light or Solo Amore?

Solo Amore lasts longest (Solo Amore 62/100, Nordic Light 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Nordic Light or Solo Amore?

Solo Amore projects furthest (Solo Amore 65/100, Nordic Light 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Nordic Light and Solo Amore smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, sweet and floral accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Lily and Magnolia.

Is Nordic Light or Solo Amore better for summer or winter?

For summer, Solo Amore is the stronger pick. For winter, Nordic Light is the stronger pick. Nordic Light suits daytime wear; Solo Amore suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Nordic Light and Solo Amore?

Nordic Light has top notes of Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Orange, heart notes of Lily, Magnolia and Vanilla Orchid, a base of Sandalwood, Praline and Vanilla. Solo Amore has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Grapefruit, Pineapple and Freesia, heart notes of Peony, Jasmine, Rose and Lily, a base of Raspberry, Vanilla, Cedar and Tonka Bean.

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