Solace vs Shafran
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
49%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Solace takes 3 of 4 categories.
SolaceChoose it for a amber and musky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
ShafranChoose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Solace3/4
Shafran1/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Solace
- Sillage & projection
- Solace
- Value for money
- Solace
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Shafran
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
SolaceMoudonShafranNeesh PerfumesWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.60/ 5 · 5 votes
Have 18%Had 0%Want 82%
4.00/ 5 · 15 votes
Have 51%Had 2%Want 46%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate60%Love
40%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
5 votes · too few to score
53%Love
20%Like
13%Ok
0%Dislike
13%Hate
15 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevitySolace
SillageSolace
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerSolaceBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
musky92%
vanilla84%
woody77%
warm spicy69%
sweet61%
warm spicy100%
woody92%
amber84%
leather77%
sweet69%
smoky61%
Scent match49%Some overlap · both amber, woody and warm spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
BergamotRose
Heart2-4 hrs
Cashmere WoodSaffron
Base8-12+ hrs
Tonka BeanAmberMuskVanillaMoss
Top
SaffronPlumCardamomNutmegMarigold
Heart
LeatherCaramelBrown sugarCashmere Wood
Base
IncenseVanillaAmberGaiac WoodPatchouliCypriol OilSandalwoodMoss
InformationalShared notesCashmere Wood, Saffron, Amber and Vanilla. Durations are only published for Solace, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring40
Summer40
Fall40
Winter100
Day50
Night100
Spring44
Summer44
Fall56
Winter100
Day67
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#37,012
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Overall rank#23,302
PerfumerChristian Provenzano
Launched—
Reviews8
Category winnerShafranHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotMoudon Solace opens with a quick flash of bright bergamot and velvety rose before turning into a deep, decadent cloud of amber, toasted tonka bean, and warm vanilla. Saffron and smooth cashmere wood sit at the center, lending a dry, spicy warmth that keeps the heavy sweetness balanced and rich. As the scent settles on…
Reviews →Shafran by Neesh Perfumes opens with a sharp burst of red saffron, juicy plum, and crushed cardamom. The opening feels warm and dense, spiced heavily with nutmeg and marigold. Within twenty minutes, the bright fruitiness recedes, giving room to a dark heart of brown sugar, caramel, and smooth leather. As the scent se…
Reviews →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 Shafran?
Solace takes 3 of 4 categories. Solace is rated 4.60/5 from 5 votes; Shafran is rated 4.00/5 from 15 votes. Choose Solace for a amber and musky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Shafran for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Solace or Shafran?
Solace lasts longest (Solace 92/100, Shafran 73/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Solace or Shafran?
Solace projects furthest (Solace 95/100, Shafran 64/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Solace and Shafran smell similar?
Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Cashmere Wood, Saffron, Amber and Vanilla.
Is Solace or Shafran better for summer or winter?
Solace suits evening wear; Shafran suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Solace and Shafran?
Solace has top notes of Bergamot and Rose, heart notes of Cashmere Wood and Saffron, a base of Tonka Bean, Amber, Musk and Vanilla. Shafran has top notes of Saffron, Plum, Cardamom and Nutmeg, heart notes of Leather, Caramel, Brown sugar and Cashmere Wood, a base of Incense, Vanilla, Amber and Gaiac Wood.
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