Fragrance comparison

Oscar vs Solo Lei

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 2,291 ratings analysed

6 wins

Oscar

Oscar de la Renta

3.922,257 votes

Rank #1,018 White FloralAromatic

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33%scent match

Clearly different

Solo Lei

Profumi Di Polignano

3.3234 votes

Rank #55,401 White FloralAnimalic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Oscar takes 6 of 7 categories.

Oscar
Choose it for a white floral and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Solo Lei
Choose it for a white floral and animalic character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Oscar6/7

Solo Lei1/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

OscarOscar de la Renta

Solo LeiProfumi Di Polignano

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.92/ 5 · 2,257 votes

Have 60%Had 40%Want 0%

3.32/ 5 · 34 votes

Have 19%Had 6%Want 75%

Category winnerOscarRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

35%Love

42%Like

5%Ok

16%Dislike

2%Hate

2,131 votes

26%Love

26%Like

12%Ok

24%Dislike

12%Hate

34 votes

Category winnerOscarMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate58

Category winners

LongevityOscar

SillageOscar

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value68

¤ Price value57

Category winnerOscarBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

amber77%

warm spicy69%

sweet61%

white floral100%

animalic86%

tuberose72%

musky58%

amber44%

lactonic30%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both white floral and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

ClovesGardeniaCorianderOrange BlossomBasilBergamotPeach

Heart

TuberoseYlang-YlangLavenderIrisJasmineRosemaryRoseOrchid

Base

MyrrhSandalwoodAmberOpoponaxVetiverMuskPatchouliCoconut

Top30 to 45 minutes

GardeniaCoconutPeachPlum

Heart3 to 5 hours

TuberoseJasmine

Base5 to 8 hours

MuskAmbergrisCedar

InformationalShared notesGardenia, Peach, Tuberose and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Solo Lei, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring77

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer31

Fall62

Winter62

Day100

Night78

Category winnerSolo LeiMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex13

Women85

Men5

Unisex21

Women74

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,018

PerfumerJean-Louis Sieuzac

Launched—

Reviews232

Overall rank#55,401

PerfumerArturetto Landi

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerOscarHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Oscar by Oscar de la Renta opens with a sharp burst of cloves, basil, and orange blossom before settling into a dense heart of tuberose, ylang-ylang, and lavender. The drydown reveals powdery myrrh, sandalwood, and patchouli. Built for cold evening air or autumn rain, it delivers a heavy retro presence with soapy whit…

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Solo Lei by Profumi Di Polignano is a bold white floral fragrance composed by perfumer Arturetto Landi. The scent opens with a rich burst of gardenia, milky coconut, velvety peach, and juicy plum. As the opening settles, the heart emerges with creamy jasmine and narcotic tuberose, creating an opulent floral core. Grou…

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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, Oscar or Solo Lei?

Oscar takes 6 of 7 categories. Oscar is rated 3.92/5 from 2,257 votes; Solo Lei is rated 3.32/5 from 34 votes. Choose Oscar for a white floral and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Solo Lei for a white floral and animalic character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Oscar or Solo Lei?

Oscar lasts longest (Oscar 73/100, Solo Lei 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Oscar or Solo Lei?

Oscar projects furthest (Oscar 64/100, Solo Lei 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Oscar and Solo Lei smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and amber accords. Common notes include Gardenia, Peach, Tuberose and Jasmine.

Is Oscar or Solo Lei better for summer or winter?

For summer, Solo Lei is the stronger pick. For winter, Oscar is the stronger pick. Solo Lei suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Oscar and Solo Lei?

Oscar has top notes of Cloves, Gardenia, Coriander and Orange Blossom, heart notes of Tuberose, Ylang-Ylang, Lavender and Iris, a base of Myrrh, Sandalwood, Amber and Opoponax. Solo Lei has top notes of Gardenia, Coconut, Peach and Plum, heart notes of Tuberose and Jasmine, a base of Musk, Ambergris and Cedar.