Fragrance comparison

Solar vs Shanghai

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 6 ratings analysed

Solar

Natio

3.504 votes

Rank #67,359 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Shanghai

Lentheric

4.502 votes

Rank #53,147 Warm SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Shanghai takes 2 of 2 categories.

Solar
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Shanghai
Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Solar0/2

Shanghai2/2

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SolarNatio

ShanghaiLentheric

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.50/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 89%Had 0%Want 11%

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 83%Had 0%Want 17%

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

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageShanghai

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value83

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

citrus77%

warm spicy69%

musky61%

warm spicy100%

amber92%

aromatic84%

woody77%

fresh spicy69%

floral61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Baie RoseBergamotParsleyLemon

Heart

Tonka BeanPatchouliLavenderGeranium

Base

SandalwoodCedarwoodVetiverMusk

Top15-30 mins

AldehydesBergamotCinnamonHyacinthCloveVerbenaLavender

Heart2-4 hrs

Bulgarian RoseFrankincenseCarnationGeraniumJasmineSpices

Base6-8+ hrs

SandalwoodCedarwoodBenzoinOakmossVetiverAmberMyrrhTonka

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lavender, Geranium and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Shanghai, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer67

Fall67

Winter67

Day100

Night100

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter0

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men75

Unisex25

Women0

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#67,359

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#53,147

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerShanghaiHigher 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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Shanghai by Lentheric is an early twentieth-century oriental floral built on spicy heat and deep resins. It kicks off with a sharp snap of clove, cinnamon, and soapy aldehydes before smoothing out into rich Bulgarian rose and peppery carnation. The base runs dark and slow. Myrrh, frankincense, and aged oakmoss give th…

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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, Solar or Shanghai?

Shanghai takes 2 of 2 categories. Solar is rated 3.50/5 from 4 votes; Shanghai is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Solar for a aromatic and woody character. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Shanghai for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which projects more, Solar or Shanghai?

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

Do Solar and Shanghai smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lavender, Geranium and Sandalwood.

Is Solar or Shanghai better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Solar and Shanghai?

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. Shanghai has top notes of Aldehydes, Bergamot, Cinnamon and Hyacinth, heart notes of Bulgarian Rose, Frankincense, Carnation and Geranium, a base of Sandalwood, Cedarwood, Benzoin and Oakmoss.