Solaris
Perfumer: Aliénor Massenet
Votes lean feminine
240 ratings
From your scent profile
Penhaligon's Solaris is a sweet, creamy unisex scent that pairs a bright opening of blackcurrant, neroli and lemon with a floral heart of jasmine and ylang-ylang.
Skunky's take: Like opening a window: the room feels lighter at once.
How does it perform?
From 179 community ratings, all out of 10.
Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.
People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.
Talks even from the shelf.
The price makes you think, so a small size is a smart start.
Blind buy risk
85% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.
Notes
They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.
Top notesfirst 15 minutes
Heart notesfirst few hours
Base noteswhat stays into the evening
Accords
From most dominant to most subtle.
- Citrus
- Floral
- Fruity
- Sweet
- Creamy
Citrus
Floral
Fruity
Sweet
CreamyWhat does Solaris smell like?
Solaris is rated good for both longevity and sillage. Most voters pick summer, followed by spring, while winter barely registers. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, with some votes for nights out and the office. Voters mostly read it as feminine, then modern.
The top notes of blackcurrant, neroli and lemon give it a citrusy, fruity freshness. In the heart, ylang-ylang, tiaré and jasmine soften it with flowers. The base of cedarwood, sandalwood and vanilla leaves a creamy, sweet warmth. Ex Nihilo Vesper Glitz and ADN Paris Blooming have a close profile.
How it changes through the day
First minutes
- Blackcurrant
- Neroli
- Lemon
First hours
- Ylang-ylang
- Tiaré
- Jasmine
Towards evening
- Cedarwood
- Vanilla
- Sandalwood
When to wear it?
Seasons and occasions, by user votes.
- 45%Summer
- 36%Spring
- 14%Autumn
- 4%Winter
Summer
Spring
Autumn
Winter- Casual27%
- Daytime23%
- Nighttime17%
- Office16%
- Evening12%
- Sport5%
Least picked for evenings.
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Last updated: October 26, 2026