Fragrance comparison

Solferino vs Terra

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 465 ratings analysed

Solferino

Paolo Pecora Milano

4.254 votes

Rank #52,613 AromaticWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Terra

Rayhaan

4.38461 votes

Rank #279 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Terra takes 4 of 4 categories.

Solferino
Choose it for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Best in fall, evening wear.
Terra
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

Solferino0/4

Terra4/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SolferinoPaolo Pecora Milano

TerraRayhaan

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 56%Had 6%Want 38%

4.38/ 5 · 461 votes

Have 96%Had 4%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

75%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

65%Love

20%Like

6%Ok

4%Dislike

5%Hate

461 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityTerra

SillageTerra

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price value86

Category winnerTerraBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

warm spicy92%

balsamic84%

rose77%

oud69%

woody61%

amber100%

warm spicy91%

aromatic83%

fresh spicy74%

balsamic65%

citrus56%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both aromatic, warm spicy and balsamic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

CardamomCorianderBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

elemiRoseSaffronJasmine

Base6-8+ hrs

Agarwood (Oud)SandalwoodPatchouli

Top

CardamomelemiBergamotSichuan PepperLemon

Heart

PatchouliCorianderAniseCuminSaffronWormwoodGeraniumOrange Blossom

Base

FrankincenseVanillaBenzoinAmberOpoponaxOudLabdanumBirch

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Coriander, Bergamot and elemi. Durations are only published for Solferino, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring75

Summer25

Fall100

Winter100

Day79

Night100

Spring43

Summer11

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex33

Women33

Date 31%Work 29%Casual 24%Party 17%

Men87

Unisex11

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#52,613

PerfumerDominique Moellhausen

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#279

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews112

Category winnerTerraHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Paolo Pecora Milano Solferino hits the skin with a brisk rush of green cardamom, cracked coriander seeds, and tart Italian bergamot. That initial flash of citrus and spice softens within twenty minutes, pulling forward a warm heart of saffron, resinous elemi pine sap, and dusty crimson rose petals. It is an aromatic w…

Reviews →

Terra by Rayhaan is a resinous, spice-forward men's fragrance launched in 2025. It leans heavily into a dense combination of cardamom, saffron, and frankincense, resulting in a rich, warm profile suitable for cooler evenings. Its performance is notably robust, projecting strongly in outdoor settings, and it offers an …

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Solferino or Terra?

Terra takes 4 of 4 categories. Solferino is rated 4.25/5 from 4 votes; Terra is rated 4.38/5 from 461 votes. Choose Solferino for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Terra for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Solferino or Terra?

Terra lasts longest (Terra 79/100, Solferino 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Solferino or Terra?

Terra projects furthest (Terra 72/100, Solferino 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Solferino and Terra smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, warm spicy and balsamic accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Coriander, Bergamot and elemi.

Is Solferino or Terra better for summer or winter?

Solferino suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Solferino and Terra?

Solferino has top notes of Cardamom, Coriander and Bergamot, heart notes of elemi, Rose, Saffron and Jasmine, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Sandalwood and Patchouli. Terra has top notes of Cardamom, elemi, Bergamot and Sichuan Pepper, heart notes of Patchouli, Coriander, Anise and Cumin, a base of Frankincense, Vanilla, Benzoin and Amber.