Fragrance comparison

Sol vs Dance Star Midnight

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 165 ratings analysed

5 wins

Sol

Natura

3.85145 votes

Rank #16,419 White FloralFruity

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58%scent match

Closely related

Dance Star Midnight

Shakira

3.2520 votes

Rank #50,386 AmberFloral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sol takes 5 of 5 categories.

Sol
Choose it for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Dance Star Midnight
Choose it for a amber and floral character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Sol5/5

Dance Star Midnight0/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SolNatura

Dance Star MidnightShakira

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.85/ 5 · 145 votes

Have 25%Had 66%Want 10%

3.25/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 23%Had 8%Want 69%

Category winnerSolRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

23%Love

56%Like

5%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

145 votes

15%Love

55%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

30%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity46

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate56

Category winners

LongevitySol

SillageSol

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value62

¤ Price value45

Category winnerSolBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

fruity92%

sweet84%

fresh77%

citrus69%

floral61%

amber100%

floral91%

sweet83%

fresh74%

fruity65%

citrus56%

Scent match58%Closely related · both sweet, fruity and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Mandarin OrangeRaspberryPink PepperKiwiCarambola (Star Fruit)

Heart

PeonyJasmineHoneysuckleLily-of-the-Valley

Base

AmberPralineSandalwoodMuskTonka BeanBenzoin

Top

RaspberryMandarin OrangeBergamotPassionfruit

Heart

OrchidPeonyYlang-Ylang

Base

AmberBenzoinMuskSandalwood

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Raspberry, Peony and Amber. 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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter20

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer64

Fall55

Winter64

Day100

Night56

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex7

Women93

Men35

Unisex0

Women65

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,419

PerfumerIsaac Sinclair, Philippe Roques

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#50,386

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerSolHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Sol by Natura is a cheerful floral woody musk that leans into sunlit optimism. It opens with a vibrant burst of mandarin and carambola, quickly settling into a peony and jasmine heart. On the skin, it projects a bright, shampoo-like freshness that feels perfectly suited for casual spring days, offering a lighthearted,…

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Shakira Dance Star Midnight is a sweet fruity floral scent that layers bright raspberry and tropical passion fruit over warm amber and clean sandalwood. Designed for casual evening wear during cooler spring nights, this inexpensive fragrance offers a youthful, playful aura for budget conscious shoppers wanting a sweet…

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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, Sol or Dance Star Midnight?

Sol takes 5 of 5 categories. Sol is rated 3.85/5 from 145 votes; Dance Star Midnight is rated 3.25/5 from 20 votes. Choose Sol for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Dance Star Midnight for a amber and floral character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Sol or Dance Star Midnight?

Sol lasts longest (Sol 54/100, Dance Star Midnight 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Sol or Dance Star Midnight?

Sol projects furthest (Sol 59/100, Dance Star Midnight 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Sol and Dance Star Midnight smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, fruity and floral accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Raspberry, Peony and Amber.

Is Sol or Dance Star Midnight better for summer or winter?

Dance Star Midnight suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Sol and Dance Star Midnight?

Sol has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Raspberry, Pink Pepper and Kiwi, heart notes of Peony, Jasmine, Honeysuckle and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Amber, Praline, Sandalwood and Musk. Dance Star Midnight has top notes of Raspberry, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Passionfruit, heart notes of Orchid, Peony and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Amber, Benzoin, Musk and Sandalwood.