Fragrance comparison

Song of Solomon vs Exquisite Nectar

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

Updated 14 Oct 2026 13 ratings analysed

Song of Solomon

Hosanna Aroma

2.9212 votes

Rank #63,987 AmberCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

Exquisite Nectar

Roberto Cavalli

4.001 votes

Rank #52,060 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1.

Song of Solomon
Choose it for a amber and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Exquisite Nectar
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall.

Song of Solomon1/2

Exquisite Nectar1/2

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Song of Solomon
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Exquisite Nectar

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Song of SolomonHosanna Aroma

Exquisite NectarRoberto Cavalli

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.92/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 7%Had 0%Want 93%

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 18%Had 0%Want 82%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

8%Like

17%Ok

0%Dislike

42%Hate

12 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

⏱ Longevity33

〰 Sillage40

♥ Love / hate48

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value25

Category winnerSong of SolomonBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

citrus92%

sweet84%

honey77%

fresh spicy69%

warm spicy61%

white floral100%

citrus92%

woody84%

warm spicy77%

aromatic69%

honey61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both citrus, honey and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

FrankincenseWild OrangeJasmine

Heart2-3 hrs

HoneyMango

Base4-6 hrs

CardamomNard Himalayan (Jatamansi)

Top

BergamotCardamomJasmineNeroli

Heart

Orange BlossomHoney

Base

PatchouliCedarwoodAmbrostar™

InformationalShared notesJasmine, Honey and Cardamom. Durations are only published for Song of Solomon, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring25

Summer0

Fall25

Winter100

Day64

Night100

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex17

Women83

Casual 40%Date 30%Work 20%Party 10%

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#63,987

PerfumerKris Wrede

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#52,060

PerfumerPierre-Constantin Guéros

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerExquisite NectarHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Hosanna Aroma released Song of Solomon in 2024 as an all-botanical creation formulated by perfumer Kris Wrede. The scent opens with a lively splash of tart wild orange paired against green frankincense tears and soft jasmine petals. Soon, a golden heart of rich honey and juicy tropical mango takes over, sweetening the…

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Exquisite Nectar by Roberto Cavalli blends bright bergamot and spicy cardamom with a rich heart of honey and orange blossom. This unisex oriental floral fragrance, created by Pierre-Constantin Guéros, leans on a warm patchouli and ambrostar base. It is a striking choice for cooler evenings when you want a scent that p…

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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, Song of Solomon or Exquisite Nectar?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1. Song of Solomon is rated 2.92/5 from 12 votes; Exquisite Nectar is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Song of Solomon for a amber and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Exquisite Nectar for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall.

Do Song of Solomon and Exquisite Nectar smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, honey and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Jasmine, Honey and Cardamom.

Is Song of Solomon or Exquisite Nectar better for summer or winter?

Song of Solomon suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Song of Solomon and Exquisite Nectar?

Song of Solomon has top notes of Frankincense, Wild Orange and Jasmine, heart notes of Honey and Mango, a base of Cardamom and Nard Himalayan (Jatamansi). Exquisite Nectar has top notes of Bergamot, Cardamom, Jasmine and Neroli, heart notes of Orange Blossom and Honey, a base of Patchouli, Cedarwood and Ambrostar™.