The Baron vs Solaris
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
47%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
The Baron takes 3 of 5 categories.
The BaronChoose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
SolarisChoose it for a aromatic and white floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
The Baron3/5
Solaris2/5
- Ratings & consensus
- The Baron
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Solaris
- Sillage & projection
- Solaris
- Value for money
- The Baron
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- The Baron
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
The BaronEvyanSolarisPerfumeBoxWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.14/ 5 · 21 votes
Have 53%Had 19%Want 28%
3.55/ 5 · 11 votes
Have 28%Had 24%Want 48%
Category winnerThe BaronRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate52%Love
24%Like
10%Ok
14%Dislike
0%Hate
21 votes · too few to score
45%Love
9%Like
9%Ok
27%Dislike
9%Hate
11 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevitySolaris
SillageSolaris
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerThe BaronBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
citrus91%
white floral83%
fresh spicy74%
lavender65%
herbal56%
aromatic100%
white floral92%
floral84%
soft spicy77%
tobacco69%
herbal61%
Scent match47%Some overlap · both aromatic, white floral and herbal
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop20-30 mins
LavenderBergamotLemonBasilCoriander
Heart2-4 hrs
Orange BlossomJasmineRoseSageCarnation
Base6-8 hrs
PatchouliCedarVetiverMuskSandalwood
Top
SageCorianderCardamom
Heart
CarnationNeroliMimosaNarcissusRoseTuberoseJasmineOsmanthus
Base
TobaccoCedarMuskAgarwood (Oud)AmberSandalwoodLeatherVetiver
InformationalShared notesCoriander, Jasmine, Rose and Sage. Durations are only published for The Baron, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring78
Summer67
Fall100
Winter100
Day78
Night100
Spring60
Summer60
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night50
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#21,469
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews15
Overall rank#64,046
PerfumerSergey Karov
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerThe BaronHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotThe Baron by Evyan is a vintage aromatic cologne that pairs crisp citrus and garden herbs with a surprisingly lush floral heart. Sprayed on skin, it opens with a brisk snap of bergamot, tart lemon, and sharp lavender before settling into spicy carnation and powdery orange blossom. The dry-down stays grounded in clean …
Reviews →Solaris by PerfumeBox is an aromatic floral woody musk with a green, spicy opening and a large floral heart. Sage, coriander and cardamom give it a herbal snap before neroli, carnation, narcissus, jasmine and orange blossom make it brighter and more textured. The dry-down adds tobacco, cedar, musk, oud, leather and so…
Reviews →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, The Baron or Solaris?
The Baron takes 3 of 5 categories. The Baron is rated 4.14/5 from 21 votes; Solaris is rated 3.55/5 from 11 votes. Choose The Baron for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Solaris for a aromatic and white floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, The Baron or Solaris?
Solaris lasts longest (Solaris 70/100, The Baron 66/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, The Baron or Solaris?
Solaris projects furthest (Solaris 69/100, The Baron 63/100), based on community performance votes.
Do The Baron and Solaris smell similar?
Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, white floral and herbal accords. Common notes include Coriander, Jasmine, Rose and Sage.
Is The Baron or Solaris better for summer or winter?
The Baron suits evening wear; Solaris suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in The Baron and Solaris?
The Baron has top notes of Lavender, Bergamot, Lemon and Basil, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Jasmine, Rose and Sage, a base of Patchouli, Cedar, Vetiver and Musk. Solaris has top notes of Sage, Coriander and Cardamom, heart notes of Carnation, Neroli, Mimosa and Narcissus, a base of Tobacco, Cedar, Musk and Agarwood (Oud).
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