Fragrance comparison

Signature vs Solar Bloom

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 469 ratings analysed

3 wins

Signature

Helder Machado Perfumes

4.899 votes

Rank #34,349 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

Solar Bloom

Clean

3.59460 votes

Rank #40,347 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Signature takes 3 of 4 categories.

Signature
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Solar Bloom
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Signature3/4

Solar Bloom1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SignatureHelder Machado Perfumes

Solar BloomClean

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.89/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 24%Had 8%Want 67%

3.59/ 5 · 460 votes

Have 51%Had 18%Want 31%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

89%Love

11%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

22%Love

39%Like

21%Ok

15%Dislike

3%Hate

460 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate97

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate65

Category winners

LongevitySignature

SillageSignature

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value36

¤ Price value54

Category winnerSolar BloomBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic92%

green84%

floral77%

white floral69%

fresh spicy61%

citrus100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

coconut77%

white floral69%

earthy61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

KumquatSicilian LemonBergamotNeroliMandarin Orange

Heart

MintOrange BlossomPetitgrainPeonyFreesia

Base

IrisVetiverMuskAmberPatchouli

Top30 to 45 minutes

BergamotMandarin Orange

Heart2 to 3 hours

Coconut MilkOrange BlossomFreesiaJasmine

Base2 to 3 hours

VetiverCoalPatchouli

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Mandarin Orange, Orange Blossom and Freesia. Durations are only published for Solar Bloom, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall83

Winter67

Day100

Night83

Spring58

Summer100

Fall19

Winter7

Day100

Night21

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men14

Unisex86

Women0

Men4

Unisex44

Women52

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#34,349

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#40,347

PerfumerAnnie Buzantian

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSignatureHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Signature opens with a bright burst of kumquat, Sicilian lemon, and bergamot, backed by crisp neroli and sweet mandarin orange. The opening feels sharply refreshing on hot summer mornings, delivering an immediate splash of tart citrus and bitter green rind. As the top notes settle, mint and petitgrain inject a cool, h…

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Solar Bloom by Clean opens with a bright burst of bergamot and sweet mandarin orange, giving an immediate splash of fresh citrus. As the crisp opening settles, the heart reveals smooth coconut milk alongside radiant orange blossom, freesia, and jasmine. This creamy white floral core feels airy rather than heavy, evoki…

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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, Signature or Solar Bloom?

Signature takes 3 of 4 categories. Signature is rated 4.89/5 from 9 votes; Solar Bloom is rated 3.59/5 from 460 votes. Choose Signature for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Solar Bloom for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Signature or Solar Bloom?

Signature lasts longest (Signature 67/100, Solar Bloom 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Signature or Solar Bloom?

Signature projects furthest (Signature 61/100, Solar Bloom 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Signature and Solar Bloom smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and white floral accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Orange Blossom and Freesia.

Is Signature or Solar Bloom better for summer or winter?

Signature suits daytime wear; Solar Bloom suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Signature and Solar Bloom?

Signature has top notes of Kumquat, Sicilian Lemon, Bergamot and Neroli, heart notes of Mint, Orange Blossom, Petitgrain and Peony, a base of Iris, Vetiver, Musk and Amber. Solar Bloom has top notes of Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Coconut Milk, Orange Blossom, Freesia and Jasmine, a base of Vetiver, Coal and Patchouli.