Fragrance comparison

Orlo vs Solferino

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 117 ratings analysed

Orlo

Mendittorosa

3.92113 votes

Rank #14,478 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

28%scent match

Clearly different

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.

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

Orlo2/4

Solferino2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

OrloMendittorosa

SolferinoPaolo Pecora Milano

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.92/ 5 · 113 votes

Have 28%Had 6%Want 66%

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

44%Love

25%Like

13%Ok

14%Dislike

4%Hate

113 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

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityOrlo

SillageSolferino

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value44

¤ Price value67

Category winnerSolferinoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

green77%

woody69%

leather61%

aromatic100%

warm spicy92%

balsamic84%

rose77%

oud69%

woody61%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BasilBitter OrangeMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

CuminNerolielemiYlang-YlangPetitgrainCardamomPink PepperLavender

Base

LeatherPapyrusHayRumAgarwood (Oud)Saffron

Top20-30 mins

CardamomCorianderBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

elemiRoseSaffronJasmine

Base6-8+ hrs

Agarwood (Oud)SandalwoodPatchouli

InformationalShared notesBergamot, elemi, Cardamom and Agarwood (Oud). Durations are only published for Solferino, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer73

Fall0

Winter36

Day–

Night–

Spring75

Summer25

Fall100

Winter100

Day79

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men7

Unisex70

Women23

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#14,478

PerfumerAnne-Sophie Behaghel

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#52,613

PerfumerDominique Moellhausen

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerOrloHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Orlo by Mendittorosa opens with a sharp burst of bitter orange, bergamot, and crushed basil leaves that feels immediately herbal and crisp. As the top notes quiet down, warm cumin and pink pepper inject a subtle spice that cuts straight through the citrus brightness. The heart blooms into a drier floral texture with n…

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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, Orlo or Solferino?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Orlo is rated 3.92/5 from 113 votes; Solferino is rated 4.25/5 from 4 votes. Choose Orlo for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. 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, Orlo or Solferino?

Orlo lasts longest (Orlo 76/100, Solferino 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Orlo or Solferino?

Solferino projects furthest (Solferino 69/100, Orlo 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Orlo and Solferino smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, elemi, Cardamom and Agarwood (Oud).

Is Orlo or Solferino better for summer or winter?

Solferino suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Orlo and Solferino?

Orlo has top notes of Basil, Bitter Orange, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Cumin, Neroli, elemi and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Leather, Papyrus, Hay and Rum. 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.