Fragrance comparison

Shell vs Solo Tu

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 66 ratings analysed

Shell

Seajewels

4.449 votes

Rank #37,386 White FloralFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Solo Tu

Tristano Onofri

4.0457 votes

Rank #28,291 PowderyFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Solo Tu takes 3 of 4 categories.

Shell
Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Solo Tu
Choose it for a powdery and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Shell1/4

Solo Tu3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ShellSeajewels

Solo TuTristano Onofri

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.44/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 30%Had 14%Want 56%

4.04/ 5 · 57 votes

Have 43%Had 24%Want 33%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

44%Love

56%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

35%Love

47%Like

4%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

57 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity45

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevitySolo Tu

SillageSolo Tu

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value42

Category winnerShellBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

floral90%

powdery80%

woody70%

green60%

soft spicy50%

powdery100%

floral92%

woody84%

amber77%

warm spicy69%

sweet61%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both floral, powdery and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotGreen Notes

Heart

LilyJasmineCarnationYlang-YlangRoseViolet

Base

MuskVirginia CedarAmberVanille

Top

PeachAmalfi LemonBergamot

Heart

OrchidCarnationIrisYlang-YlangRoseLily-of-the-ValleyJasmine

Base

SandalwoodBenzoinAmberVanilleMuskVirginia Cedar

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Jasmine, Carnation and Ylang-Ylang. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring80

Summer100

Fall60

Winter20

Day100

Night80

Spring35

Summer26

Fall100

Winter78

Day85

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex20

Women80

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#37,386

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#28,291

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerSolo TuHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Shell by Seajewels is a soft, powdery floral fragrance designed for daily wear. It opens with bright bergamot and green notes, settling into a classic, lily-forward heart. The base of musk, amber, and vanille grounds this gentle scent, making it an ideal choice for a casual spring afternoon in the office or a quiet mo…

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Released in 1991 by German Italian designer Tristano Onofri, Solo Tu opens with a burst of ripe peach, sharp Amalfi lemon, and crisp bergamot. The top notes quickly settle into a dense floral heart dominated by carnation, powdery iris, orchid, and ylang-ylang. Sandalwood, golden amber, benzoin, and vanilla ground the …

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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, Shell or Solo Tu?

Solo Tu takes 3 of 4 categories. Shell is rated 4.44/5 from 9 votes; Solo Tu is rated 4.04/5 from 57 votes. Choose Shell for a white floral and floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Solo Tu for a powdery and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Shell or Solo Tu?

Solo Tu lasts longest (Solo Tu 73/100, Shell 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Shell or Solo Tu?

Solo Tu projects furthest (Solo Tu 67/100, Shell 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Shell and Solo Tu smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, powdery and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Jasmine, Carnation and Ylang-Ylang.

Is Shell or Solo Tu better for summer or winter?

Shell suits daytime wear; Solo Tu suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Shell and Solo Tu?

Shell has top notes of Bergamot and Green Notes, heart notes of Lily, Jasmine, Carnation and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Musk, Virginia Cedar, Amber and Vanille. Solo Tu has top notes of Peach, Amalfi Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Orchid, Carnation, Iris and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Sandalwood, Benzoin, Amber and Vanille.