Fragrance comparison

Solace vs Nueva Maja

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 151 ratings analysed

Solace

Ajmal

3.20100 votes

Rank #15,434 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Nueva Maja

Myrurgia

4.1051 votes

Rank #11,298 Warm SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Nueva Maja takes 4 of 7 categories.

Solace
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.
Nueva Maja
Choose it for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Solace3/7

Nueva Maja4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SolaceAjmal

Nueva MajaMyrurgia

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.20/ 5 · 100 votes

Have 41%Had 24%Want 34%

4.10/ 5 · 51 votes

Have 52%Had 22%Want 27%

Category winnerNueva MajaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

18%Love

40%Like

11%Ok

29%Dislike

2%Hate

94 votes

50%Love

22%Like

25%Ok

3%Dislike

0%Hate

32 votes

Category winnerNueva MajaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate61

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevitySolace

SillageSolace

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value74

¤ Price value68

Category winnerSolaceBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

lavender84%

woody77%

citrus69%

herbal61%

warm spicy100%

aromatic92%

floral84%

fresh spicy77%

lavender69%

powdery61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and lavender

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Citruses

Heart

GeraniumLavender

Base

CedarAmberMusk

Top

GeraniumAldehydesJasmineCitrusesOrange Blossom

Heart

CarnationLavenderIrisClovesRoseLeatherNutmegViolet

Base

MuskSandalwoodPatchouliOakmossAmberTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesCitruses, Geranium, Lavender 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

Winter72

Day–

Night–

Spring83

Summer42

Fall100

Winter83

Day100

Night85

Category winnerNueva MajaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men39

Unisex44

Women17

Men5

Unisex48

Women48

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,434

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews15

Overall rank#11,298

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Category winnerNueva MajaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Solace by Ajmal opens with a clean citrus lift, then settles into a crisp lavender and geranium heart that reads fresh, herbal, and slightly spicy. The dry down turns smoother with cedar, amber, and musk, giving it a tidy woody base. Although marketed to women, it can wear quite unisex, especially if you like classic …

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Nueva Maja reads as a vintage floral aldehyde with a soapy, aromatic opening and a warmer, powdery base. Reviewers describe lavender, geranium, dried flowers and soft spice, with an airy black tea feel on some skin. It suits shoppers who enjoy classic perfumery, especially fragrances that balance clean soapiness, spi…

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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, Solace or Nueva Maja?

Nueva Maja takes 4 of 7 categories. Solace is rated 3.20/5 from 100 votes; Nueva Maja is rated 4.10/5 from 51 votes. Choose Solace for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring. Choose Nueva Maja for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Solace or Nueva Maja?

Solace lasts longest (Solace 75/100, Nueva Maja 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Solace or Nueva Maja?

Solace projects furthest (Solace 65/100, Nueva Maja 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Solace and Nueva Maja smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and lavender accords. Common notes include Citruses, Geranium, Lavender and Amber.

Is Solace or Nueva Maja better for summer or winter?

For summer, Nueva Maja is the stronger pick. For winter, Nueva Maja is the stronger pick. Nueva Maja suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Solace and Nueva Maja?

Solace has top notes of Citruses, heart notes of Geranium and Lavender, a base of Cedar, Amber and Musk. Nueva Maja has top notes of Geranium, Aldehydes, Jasmine and Citruses, heart notes of Carnation, Lavender, Iris and Cloves, a base of Musk, Sandalwood, Patchouli and Oakmoss.