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Solar vs Oud Opulence

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

Updated 5 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Oud Opulence takes 3 of 4 categories.

  • Solar

    Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

  • Oud Opulence

    Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Solar1/4
Oud Opulence3/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Oud Opulence
Sillage & projection
Oud Opulence
Value for money
Solar
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Oud Opulence

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
SolarNatio
Oud OpulenceMaison de l'Avenir
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.50/ 5 · 4 votes
Have 89%Had 0%Want 11%
4.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 38%Had 0%Want 62%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
25%Love
50%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
25%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

0%Love
100%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity53
〰 Sillage42
♥ Love / hate63
⏱ Longevity60
〰 Sillage50
♥ Love / hate75
Category winners

LongevityOud Opulence

SillageOud Opulence

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value83
¤ Price value75
Category winnerSolarBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
aromatic100%
woody92%
fresh spicy84%
citrus77%
warm spicy69%
musky61%
woody100%
fresh spicy92%
amber84%
balsamic77%
warm spicy69%
aromatic61%
Scent match53%Some overlap · both woody, fresh spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
Baie RoseBergamotParsleyLemon
Heart
Tonka BeanPatchouliLavenderGeranium
Base
SandalwoodCedarwoodVetiverMusk
Top
BergamotSaffronCaramelNutmegBulgarian Rose
Heart
PatchouliCedarwoodGeraniumLeatherOudFrankincense
Base
SandalwoodVanillaVetiverAmberMuskMossCopaiba balmPeru Balsam
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Patchouli, Geranium and Sandalwood. 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
Summer67
Fall67
Winter67
Day100
Night100
Spring0
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men75
Unisex25
Women0
Men100
Unisex0
Women0
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#67,359

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#61,104

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerOud OpulenceHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Solar by Natio opens with bergamot, lemon and pink pepper brightness, then settles into an aromatic heart of lavender, geranium and patchouli. The dry-down brings tonka, sandalwood, cedar, vetiver and musk, giving it a clean woody warmth. It reads as a fresh spicy aromatic with a slightly powdery edge, and usually sui…

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Maison de l'Avenir introduces Oud Opulence, a dark woody blend built around saffron, leather, and warm amber. This unisex fragrance targets enthusiasts who appreciate bold, resinous scents. It performs best in cold weather, offering a dense, textured profile that cuts through the winter air while settling into 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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Solar or Oud Opulence?

Oud Opulence takes 3 of 4 categories. Solar is rated 3.50/5 from 4 votes; Oud Opulence is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Solar for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Oud Opulence for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Solar or Oud Opulence?

Oud Opulence lasts longest (Oud Opulence 60/100, Solar 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Solar or Oud Opulence?

Oud Opulence projects furthest (Oud Opulence 50/100, Solar 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Solar and Oud Opulence smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Patchouli, Geranium and Sandalwood.

Is Solar or Oud Opulence better for summer or winter?

Solar suits day or night wear; Oud Opulence suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Solar and Oud Opulence?

Solar has top notes of Baie Rose, Bergamot, Parsley and Lemon, heart notes of Tonka Bean, Patchouli, Lavender and Geranium, a base of Sandalwood, Cedarwood, Vetiver and Musk. Oud Opulence has top notes of Bergamot, Saffron, Caramel and Nutmeg, heart notes of Patchouli, Cedarwood, Geranium and Leather, a base of Sandalwood, Vanilla, Vetiver and Amber.

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