Fragrance comparison

Paris Dream vs Solace

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

Updated 25 Oct 2026 47 ratings analysed

2 wins

Paris Dream

Ulric de Varens

3.5143 votes

Rank #34,611 FruityCitrus

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59%scent match

Closely related

Solace

Boadicea the Victorious

4.004 votes

Rank #56,912 FloralCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Paris Dream takes 2 of 4 categories.

Paris Dream
Choose it for a fruity and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Solace
Choose it for a floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Paris Dream2/4

Solace1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Solace
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Paris Dream
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Paris Dream

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Paris DreamUlric de Varens

SolaceBoadicea the Victorious

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.51/ 5 · 43 votes

Have 45%Had 20%Want 35%

4.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 13%Had 4%Want 83%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

12%Love

51%Like

16%Ok

19%Dislike

2%Hate

43 votes

25%Love

50%Like

25%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

⏱ Longevity49

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevitySolace

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value80

¤ Price value25

Category winnerParis DreamBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

citrus83%

floral65%

sweet48%

rose30%

floral100%

citrus92%

fruity84%

aromatic77%

rose69%

white floral61%

Scent match59%Closely related · both fruity, citrus and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

RaspberryCranberryBlood Mandarin

Heart2-3 hrs

RoseCherry BlossomCyclamen

Base3-5 hrs

PeachGrapefruitSandalwood

Top

GrapefruitPeachPetitgrainThymeRaspberry

Heart

Cherry BlossomRoseVioletTuberoseCloveJasmine

Base

VanillaMusk

InformationalShared notesRaspberry, Rose, Cherry Blossom and Peach. Durations are only published for Paris Dream, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer52

Fall29

Winter24

Day100

Night24

Spring100

Summer75

Fall50

Winter50

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex5

Women95

Casual 41%Work 29%Date 19%Party 11%

Men0

Unisex67

Women33

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#34,611

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#56,912

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerParis DreamHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Paris Dream by Ulric de Varens brings a cheerful splash of bright fruit and clean floral notes to everyday wear. The first spritz unleashes sweet raspberry, sour cranberry, and zesty blood mandarin. It smells lively and bright. A brief surge of alcohol lifts off quickly, letting crisp rose, cherry blossom, and cyclame…

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Solace by Boadicea the Victorious opens with a burst of tart grapefruit and sweet peach, sharpened by green petitgrain and aromatic thyme. As the top notes quiet down, juicy raspberry softens into a lush heart dominated by cherry blossom, rose, and tuberose. Spicy clove and earthy violet add depth to the white floral …

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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, Paris Dream or Solace?

Paris Dream takes 2 of 4 categories. Paris Dream is rated 3.51/5 from 43 votes; Solace is rated 4.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose Paris Dream for a fruity and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Solace for a floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Paris Dream or Solace?

Solace lasts longest (Solace 60/100, Paris Dream 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Paris Dream or Solace?

Projection is very close: Paris Dream 50/100, Solace 50/100 for sillage.

Do Paris Dream and Solace smell similar?

Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, citrus and floral accords. Common notes include Raspberry, Rose, Cherry Blossom and Peach.

Is Paris Dream or Solace better for summer or winter?

Paris Dream suits daytime wear; Solace suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Paris Dream and Solace?

Paris Dream has top notes of Raspberry, Cranberry and Blood Mandarin, heart notes of Rose, Cherry Blossom and Cyclamen, a base of Peach, Grapefruit and Sandalwood. Solace has top notes of Grapefruit, Peach, Petitgrain and Thyme, heart notes of Cherry Blossom, Rose, Violet and Tuberose, a base of Vanilla and Musk.