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Parce Que! vs Solaris

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

Updated 1,065 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Solaris takes 3 of 4 categories.

  • Parce Que!

    Choose it for a aldehydic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Solaris

    Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Parce Que!1/4
Solaris3/4
Ratings & consensus
Parce Que!
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Solaris
Sillage & projection
Solaris
Value for money
Not scored
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Solaris

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Parce Que!Roberto Capucci
SolarisPenhaligon's
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.25/ 5 · 19 votes
Have 40%Had 12%Want 48%
4.01/ 5 · 1,046 votes
Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%
Category winnerParce Que!Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
67%Love
25%Like
0%Ok
8%Dislike
0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

39%Love
38%Like
15%Ok
7%Dislike
1%Hate

795 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity67
〰 Sillage58
♥ Love / hate86
⏱ Longevity68
〰 Sillage59
♥ Love / hate78
Category winners

LongevitySolaris

SillageSolaris

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price valueN/A
¤ Price value43
Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
aldehydic100%
citrus91%
fresh83%
white floral74%
soapy65%
yellow floral56%
white floral100%
woody92%
citrus84%
fruity77%
sweet69%
vanilla61%
Scent match36%Some overlap · both citrus and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
AldehydesBergamotNeroliLemonOrange
Heart
Ylang-YlangJasmineLily of the ValleyRoseIris
Base
CedarwoodMuskAmberSandalwoodVetiverPatchouli
Top
NeroliLemonBlack Currant
Heart
Tiare FlowerYlang-YlangJasmine
Base
VanillaSandalwoodCedarwood
InformationalShared notesNeroli, Lemon, Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer25
Fall75
Winter50
Day100
Night17
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter15
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex0
Women100
Men3
Unisex22
Women75
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,812

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#1,414

PerfumerAlienor Massenet

Launched—

Reviews181

Category winnerSolarisHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Parce Que! by Roberto Capucci is a classic 1963 floral aldehyde fragrance for women. It opens with a bright, crisp hit of neroli and bergamot, leading into a powdery bouquet of ylang-ylang, jasmine, and rose. It eventually settles into a woody, musky base, perfect for those who appreciate the structured, soapy eleganc…

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Solaris opens with bright lemon, neroli and black currant, then settles into creamy white florals and a soft vanilla sandalwood base. On skin, it often reads like polished summer perfume rather than simple sunscreen, warm, airy and quietly luxurious. It suits lovers of solar florals, tropical white flowers and elegant…

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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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Parce Que! or Solaris?

Solaris takes 3 of 4 categories. Parce Que! is rated 4.25/5 from 19 votes; Solaris is rated 4.01/5 from 1,046 votes. Choose Parce Que! for a aldehydic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Solaris for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Parce Que! or Solaris?

They last about the same: Solaris 68/100, Parce Que! 67/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Parce Que! or Solaris?

Projection is very close: Solaris 59/100, Parce Que! 58/100 for sillage.

Do Parce Que! and Solaris smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and white floral accords. Common notes include Neroli, Lemon, Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine.

Is Parce Que! or Solaris better for summer or winter?

Parce Que! suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Parce Que! and Solaris?

Parce Que! has top notes of Aldehydes, Bergamot, Neroli and Lemon, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine, Lily of the Valley and Rose, a base of Cedarwood, Musk, Amber and Sandalwood. Solaris has top notes of Neroli, Lemon and Black Currant, heart notes of Tiare Flower, Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla, Sandalwood and Cedarwood.

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