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Solista vs White Shoulders

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

Updated 1,193 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

White Shoulders takes 3 of 5 categories.

  • Solista

    Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • White Shoulders

    Choose it for a white floral and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Solista2/5
White Shoulders3/5
Ratings & consensus
White Shoulders
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Solista
Sillage & projection
Solista
Value for money
White Shoulders
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
White Shoulders

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
SolistaTonatto Profumi
White ShouldersEvyan
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.86/ 5 · 21 votes
Have 25%Had 22%Want 53%
3.84/ 5 · 1,172 votes
Have 66%Had 34%Want 0%
Category winnerWhite ShouldersRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
24%Love
57%Like
0%Ok
19%Dislike
0%Hate

21 votes · too few to score

31%Love
44%Like
5%Ok
18%Dislike
2%Hate

1,172 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity68
〰 Sillage59
♥ Love / hate71
⏱ Longevity62
〰 Sillage57
♥ Love / hate71
Category winners

LongevitySolista

SillageSolista

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value67
¤ Price value85
Category winnerWhite ShouldersBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
white floral100%
floral83%
violet65%
tuberose48%
powdery30%
white floral100%
fresh88%
green77%
animalic65%
floral53%
powdery42%
Scent match43%Some overlap · both white floral, floral and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Notes
VioletFloral NotesGardeniaTuberoseJasmineAfrican Orange FlowerLily-of-the-ValleyTincture of Rose

No top / heart / base split published

Top15-30 mins
AldehydesAfrican Orange FlowerGreen NotesPeachBergamot
Heart2-4 hrs
GardeniaLilacTuberoseJasmineLilyLily-of-the-ValleyIrisSpices
Base5-7 hrs
CivettaOakmossMuskBenzoinSandalwoodAmber
InformationalShared notesGardenia, Tuberose, Jasmine and African Orange Flower. Durations are only published for White Shoulders, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer50
Fall25
Winter13
Day100
Night63
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter42
Day100
Night32
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex0
Women100
Men1
Unisex7
Women93
Casual 42%Work 29%Date 21%Party 8%
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#36,384

PerfumerLaura Bosetti Tonatto

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#1,656

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews205

Category winnerWhite ShouldersHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Solista opens with a potent, humid rush of flower pollen that immediately calls to mind a damp spring afternoon in the countryside. The initial blast carries a slightly medicinal edge before settling into a dense garden bouquet. It is thick and heady, dominated by white petals that melt into a warm, powdery violet bas…

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Evyan White Shoulders opens with a bright burst of soapy aldehydes, green leaves, and sweet African orange flower that instantly feels crisp and clean. As the brisk top settles, the fragrance reveals a rich bouquet of gardenia, lilac, and creamy tuberose that smells like fresh petals dusted with vintage body powder. W…

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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, Solista or White Shoulders?

White Shoulders takes 3 of 5 categories. Solista is rated 3.86/5 from 21 votes; White Shoulders is rated 3.84/5 from 1,172 votes. Choose Solista for a white floral and floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose White Shoulders for a white floral and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Solista or White Shoulders?

Solista lasts longest (Solista 68/100, White Shoulders 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Solista or White Shoulders?

Projection is very close: Solista 59/100, White Shoulders 57/100 for sillage.

Do Solista and White Shoulders smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, floral and powdery accords. Common notes include Gardenia, Tuberose, Jasmine and African Orange Flower.

Is Solista or White Shoulders better for summer or winter?

Solista suits daytime wear; White Shoulders suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Solista and White Shoulders?

Solista features Violet, Floral Notes, Gardenia, Tuberose and Jasmine. White Shoulders has top notes of Aldehydes, African Orange Flower, Green Notes and Peach, heart notes of Gardenia, Lilac, Tuberose and Jasmine, a base of Civetta, Oakmoss, Musk and Benzoin.

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