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11/26/2014
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Solara for Men by Lomani
A light, easy going fragrance which features a distinct sugar note over dry, subtle woods and a sheer vanilla/tonka base. Solara's sweet, semi-spicy top reminds me of the sugary smell one finds in the sap of pine trees. This note is presented in the more recent offering, CH Men by Carolina Herrera. In Solara the note is not as sweet, robust, or sticky. It's lighter, but still very similar in smell. I don't get tangerine as listed in the pyramid, or much bergamot either. The sugar accord is maintained throughout the duration of the scent, though it fades a little bit in the heart to make way for a dry cedar wood that tempers the sweetness and adds a classy little touch to the overall presentation. There's even a hint of moss among the cedar wood, a very gentle bitterness that adds well to the balance of the fragrance. Finally, you're left with a base of sheer, delicate vanilla and tonka, which serves as the conclusive skin scent, projecting only an inch or two from the body. Solara projects for about a foot for the first hour and a half, wherein it begins to settle rapidly around the two hour mark. By hour 3 it's a skin scent. Longevity is about 5 hours overall. This is a casual fragrance, but it's also classy, so it could be appropriate wear for a quiet date or intimate setting. It's light texture and sweet notes make it good for any time of the year. Although it's kind of flat, and doesn't leave a big impression, Solara is a pleasant, well-constructed scent that never falls apart and maintains a good balance between its notes. It has a subtle charm that grows on you the more you wear it. For about $20 for a 3.4 oz. bottle it's a pretty good deal. I would rate this a 6.75 out of 10. Fans of CH Men may find this an appealing, lighter alternative. Avoid this if you prefer scents that are heavier with strong projection.
