Fragrance comparison

Rubino vs Solar

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 117 ratings analysed

4 wins

Rubino

Roccobarocco

3.9519 votes

Rank #40,458 WoodyPatchouli

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15%scent match

Clearly different

Solar

Oriflame

3.3398 votes

Rank #22,139 FruitySavory

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rubino takes 4 of 5 categories.

Rubino
Choose it for a woody and patchouli character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, day or night wear.
Solar
Choose it for a fruity and savory character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Rubino4/5

Solar1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

RubinoRoccobarocco

SolarOriflame

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.95/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 33%Had 24%Want 43%

3.33/ 5 · 98 votes

Have 41%Had 36%Want 23%

Category winnerRubinoRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

26%Love

58%Like

0%Ok

16%Dislike

0%Hate

19 votes · too few to score

8%Love

52%Like

5%Ok

34%Dislike

1%Hate

98 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity46

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate58

Category winners

LongevityRubino

SillageRubino

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value69

¤ Price value60

Category winnerRubinoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

woody100%

patchouli92%

musky84%

fresh77%

floral69%

warm spicy61%

fruity100%

savory92%

animalic84%

ozonic77%

nutty69%

aquatic61%

Scent match15%Clearly different

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Citruses

Heart

Peony

Base

PatchouliWoodsy NotesMusk

Top

CaviarWatermelonAcai BerryCitruses

Heart

GuavaPassion FlowerPeony

Base

HibiscusMuskPatchouli

InformationalShared notesCitruses, Peony, Patchouli and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring44

Summer11

Fall67

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring30

Summer100

Fall15

Winter6

Day100

Night16

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex8

Women92

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#40,458

PerfumerMaurizio Cerizza

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#22,139

PerfumerGil Clavien

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerSolarHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Rubino is a chypre floral fragrance that centers on a bright opening of Italian citrus. As it warms on the skin, a prominent peony heart emerges, supported by a grounding base of patchouli and musk. Designed for women who appreciate classic chypre structures, this 2015 release offers a balance of sharp freshness and d…

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Solar by Oriflame opens with a splash of crisp watermelon and tart acai berry. Tropical guava and passion flower warm the heart before settling into soft hibiscus and musk. Created by perfumer Gil Clavien in 2015, this floral fruity Eau de Toilette delivers a light, breezy scent designed for hot July afternoons.

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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, Rubino or Solar?

Rubino takes 4 of 5 categories. Rubino is rated 3.95/5 from 19 votes; Solar is rated 3.33/5 from 98 votes. Choose Rubino for a woody and patchouli character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, day or night wear. Choose Solar for a fruity and savory character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Rubino or Solar?

Rubino lasts longest (Rubino 65/100, Solar 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Rubino or Solar?

Rubino projects furthest (Rubino 73/100, Solar 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Rubino and Solar smell similar?

Clearly different: a 15% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Citruses, Peony, Patchouli and Musk.

Is Rubino or Solar better for summer or winter?

Rubino suits day or night wear; Solar suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Rubino and Solar?

Rubino has top notes of Citruses, heart notes of Peony, a base of Patchouli, Woodsy Notes and Musk. Solar has top notes of Caviar, Watermelon, Acai Berry and Citruses, heart notes of Guava, Passion Flower and Peony, a base of Hibiscus, Musk and Patchouli.