Olympéa Solar

SWEET, CREAMY & SOLAR Tiare Flower with Powdery Orange-Blossom. Perhaps Paco Rabanne's answer to the Alien Goddess craze, this beauty doesn't bear much in common with the original Olympea. Opens with a burst of citrus & orange-blossom with sweet, powdery & tropical facets, that deepens into a floral heart of tiare supported by solar notes & oakmoss, with buttery, beachy & sweet nuances, all resting on a ylang-benzoin base. Aldehydes & oakmoss here are less prominent than the notes would suggest, and overall I get a sweet, beachy tiare-flower & powdery orange-blossom scent over a sweet balsamic benzoin base. Reminders for me of Alien Goddess Mugler, Dolce Garden Dolce&Gabbana and Hypnotic Poison Dior. Overall: Well above average performance, and although it has a beachy vibe, this is warm enough for year-round wear. Enjoy! Contrast to Alien Goddess Mugler: These are different, but there are some similarities with beachy sweetness. AG has a more forward jasmine, while OS has a more forward tiare. Both are quite sweet, with well above average performance. Contrast to Dolce Garden Dolce&Gabbana: These are different, but they're both signed by Violaine Collas, and there are some similarities, especially in the openings, although I had hoped they would be a little more similar. Both have a sweet, tropical opening, but Olympea Solar dries down similar to Alien Goddess & Hypnotic Poison Dior, while Dolce Garden dries down similar to Dior Addict EDP. Both are sweet, but OS is sweeter, while DG has a more forward milky quality. Contrast to Hypnotic Poison Dior: These are different, but there are some similarities, especially in the drydowns. OS has a more forward tiare and beachy quality not found in HP. While HP has a more forward almond. As it dries down, OS becomes more similar to HP although it retains the beachy quality throughout. Both have well above average performance. Update 06/29/25: I'm really enjoying this today. Love the white-flora blend with orange-blossom. tiare & ylang - I get a little gardenia with it maybe. Such a warm, sunny, creamy, sweet & solar scent. This is a great scent for year round, although I think I would be most likely to wear this is summer. Love it still.

I’ve owned this one for awhile and didn’t realize I never reviewed it! To me, this is a flowery orange creamsicle vanilla bomb. I’ve tried a few orange flower scents, this is the most gourmand and vanilla heavy. Yet there’s no vanilla! Sometimes tiare turns super sugary on my skin-the tiare in Holidays by Mancera turns to white chocolate on me, my spouse says it makes the whole house smell like white chocolate somehow, so maybe it’s a chemistry thing. Olympea Solar is also the most gourmand out of the Olympeas I’ve personally tested. I get more gourmand than solar/beach but I think I’m a bit desensitized to solar/beachy scents sometimes as I live in a sandy desert in sunny Southern California, and my skin always radiated sun/summer smells even as a kid. Solar is the only other Olympea I really love besides the original, though there’s still many I haven’t tested, but it has nothing to do with the original scent-wise. The orange freshness keeps this from turning cloying in the heat, despite being incredibly sweet. I sometimes forget how sweet this one is until I spray it again. It isn’t a beast mode scent but it performs roughly as well as the OG Olympea, where as some of the other flankers I’ve sampled have poor performance. I’m not usually a huge orange scent fan but this is very good. Every time I think this perfume is too boring for me, I smell it and my eyes transform into hearts all over again. I had this on my wish list for years but didn’t want to blind buy as I was disappointed with other Olympea flankers I’ve tried. This should be its own standalone scent. It’s honestly one of the best Paco Rabannes I’ve smelled. Absolute love.

So happy to finally get my hands on Olympea Solar! 💕 It's a beautiful sweet vanilla with a soft creaminess to it. Solar is super inoffensive & doesn't have that *obvious sexy vibe* that the og Olympea has. My nose wouldn't recognize these as flankers but wow 😍 I love it! If you enjoy gourmand vanilla I can't imagine you disliking this. The citrus orange peel vanishes at dry down on me. It's like a much more Creamy version of Voce Viva Intensa. I thought maybe the same vanilla from Alien goddess Intense but now I'm smelling both and it's not the same as AGI to my nose. truly the best blind buy I've had in quite awhile! ALLURING is the word that comes to mind for sure & classically beautiful woman as well. I really don't think anyone could dislike this scent. As long as you aren't expecting it to smell like Olympea & you enjoy somewhat gourmand Creamy vanilla then it's a great blind buy IMHO. I only wish this was easier to access here in the States. I'd love to find the matching lotion and whatever else they offer in this scent. Oh and I don't see this as a strictly summer time vanilla at all! I feel this could totally be all year round 💖 Edit, I was looking at the suggested similar perfumes and just wanna say on my skin & to my nose I'm NOT getting coconut or beachy. Just beautiful Creamy 😍 good longevity over 8+ hours & just gets more custard like the longer it sits on my skin it's like a 'subtle sexy' vanilla ice cream 🍦 with a tiny drop of oakmoss under it 💗 I'm living for this scent. Easily the best of 2022 so far and by far! Ice cream 🍦 💖 🍦 💖🥳🏆 🥇

As others have mentioned, this is quite different from the original Olympea. And I love it! It's one of my favorites from this line, along with the Intense version. This is not salty and doesn't have the intense clean florals of the EDP. It's a dreamy summer scent with warm, beachy florals, zesty citrus and a vanillic, mouthwatering benzoin base. The orange and mandarine notes are so refreshing, juicy and lively with a tiny hint of bitter zest, and together with all the creaminess of the florals and benzoin they smell almost like a creamsicle. The florals blend into one big solar accord, I can't say that tiare, ylang or any specific white flower stands out from the others. On another site I found an additional note of fir balsam, which I don't even see on the official PR website, but I still wanted to mention it, because I really smell a tiny hint of something dark green, foresty in the background, that gives the scent even more of a Mediterranean holiday vibe. It's such a feel-good fragrance to me. There are many perfumes in the same category, sweet tropical florals with gourmand accents are nothing new, but I really don't think that this smells just like Dolce Garden (another great one, but more edible) or Alien Goddess (coconut suntan lotion) or anything else I know of. The way the orange notes are blended with the rest makes it stand out to me. Delicious!

Perfume sumamente tropical. Perfecto para verano, pero versátil para las demás temporadas. Cálido y con algo de profundidad. Sale con flores blancas y cremosas, aunado a un ylang ylang más cremoso aún. Es un poco cítrico por la piel de naranja y la deliciosa mandarina, al parecer incitadas o cristalizadas, y se funden tan hermosamente con las flores. El benjuí le da un fondo resinoso dulce como de vainilla. Me encantan los perfumes que tienen benjuí. Ojo con esta nota pues creo que es el que lo hace diferente y lo eleva por encima de otros perfumes veraniegos tipo bloqueador solar. Lo ácido de la piel de naranja y la mandarina desaparecen, pero en mí queda ese olor dulce de la fruta, y un ligero ligero olor a plátano tal vez por el ylang ylang que da a veces esa impresión. En comparación con otros perfumes del tipo como Alien Goddess, Coco Vanille, Sun di Giogia, estos son muy punzantes, y con falta de cremosidad y dulzor. Y ese benjuí le da una dulzura tan rica y especial. Olympea solar sin embargo no tiene coco como los demás. Pero si notas solares que lo hacen algo chispeante. Así que si tú eres de los que aman los dulces pero te hostigan en verano, esta es una excelente opción. En lo personal no me dura tanto esta fragancia, ni proyecta tanto, pero he leído que a la mayoría le dura y proyecta bien.

This is an odd ball for me. How can a fragrance feel refreshing and warm at the same time? I love it. The orange peel, blossom and mandarin combo in the opening is bomb. It's a very fresh, juicy mix of orange & mandarin. You can really feel the peel notes coming through. Very summery. The middle notes and then the base notes go a step further in the magic. As much as I do get the sweet mix of tropical white flowers & ylang-ylang, something in the background is wrapping all of these notes in a really creamy and fresh blend. It absolutely gives me ice cream and I would go as far as saying it feels reminiscent of coconut ice cream. I'm not saying you will actually get coconut notes from Olympéa Solar but this fresh and creamy accord makes me think of no other type of ice cream but coconut. Go figure...! Now, that being said, I think this would layer beautifully with a coconut body lotion. I'd try to go for a subtle, natural-smelling coconut (and not the super gourmand, desserty type) so it only complements the creamy accord without over-powering the rest of the fragrance. Don't go too heavy-handed with this one if you wear it in really hot weather. It's still super pretty but it can be HEAVY. Let's try and not suffocate people lol. Other than that, it's an easy compliment-getter :)

Edit/update. I gave it a go in fall, and my problems with going noseblind to it has gone. I am on my second bottle of it and I love it now. I guess it just performs better for me in the colder months. I am also careful to not spray too much or too close to my face. I am a sucker for these types of scents. Creamy orange blossom and ylang ylang with sweet tiare. The added solar notes are just wonderful. It's sweet, creamy, somewhat floral with little bursts of citrus every now and then ( depending on the weather) I see some people compare it to dolce garden, and I get what they mean. There is something similar about them. Although I much prefer the scent of Olympea Solar. I just wish it had the projection and lasting power of Dolce garden. My Problem with Olympea Solar is, that I go anosmic to it within the first 30 minutes of wear. So although I really really enjoy this scent, it is not a love for me. I just can't justify the price of it, with how poor it performs on me. I am half way through a 30ml bottle, and I don't think I will be repurchasing it. I could probably layer Alien Godess and Dolce garden for a similar, but much longer lasting effect.

So beautiful and creamy, wow, what a gorgeous summer scent. I have been wearing the hell out of my little sample recently, and this really is a stunning, warm scent. Opens up with sweet citruses, tropical ylang-ylang and freshly peeled orange slices and has a thread of the original salty Olympea DNA. This becomes very smooth and feminine with the addition of vanilla toasted benzoin, giving it an almost caramel quality. I think this could be worn for any occasion, but my first thought went to a luxurious wedding hosted at a plush beach resort on a paradise island. This really is very classy and just beautiful. So warm and elegant. My only slight critique is that it's almost identical to Mont Blanc's Signature, almost like a summer flanker. If you like that perfume, you'll love this one. Think of Solar as the younger, carefree sister. Sunkissed skin, salty hair and white beach dress, whereas Signature is the demure one in the family. Do I need a bottle? Probably not. Am I still going to purchase this when it's officially released in the UK? Absolutely. I've been craving a soft, glamorous summer scent and this fits the bill perfectly.

I initially did not like this, but after testing, this became one of my favorite fragrances of all time. This is a 10/10 for me. It’s orange and benzoin with soft, well blended white flowers. Olympia Solar comes off as sweet and simple but it has depth. This evokes a sunny afternoon on the first day of autumn, bright, warm, and invigorating. Olympia Solar is my ideal summer - fall transition fragrance. It lacks the sexiness of the original Olympia and is more suitable for daily wear. I can see why some say this is a sunscreen scent, but those traditional sunscreen notes are in the background. Benzoin notes always evoke warm and comforting feelings and it pulls very vanilla/gourmand on my skin. Which is why this smells like an orange cake on me. Projection is about an arm’s length. Moderate longevity on skin, but last forever on clothes. Combos: Elie Saab Girl of Now Shine: Smells like edible sunshine. But may be too heavy to wear in the summer for some people. Olympia: Sexy mermaid eating oranges by the sea. I received multiple compliments from this combo.

the simplicity is to be appreciated here!!!! this is the ultimate safe summer/late spring buy, imo i find it to be a little salty, like the saltiness on your skin after coming out of sea. the orange is not in your face at all or sickly sweet, it's subtle and beautifully paired with the flowers. the solar notes are like nothing i've smelt, it genuinely does "smell like" the sun closely than any other solar fragrance i've sniffed. there is a slight sunscreen smell that I love, but sadly it wears off rather quickly, blending into the rest of the notes. all in all, gorgeous even if simple this beauty reminds me of my summer in the Med, and i'm a sucker for nostalgia, so i'd bet this will be my summer signature a while. it's classy and works in basically any climate imo. i've worn it inunforgiving heat in the devil's --excuse my french-- ass crack that is July in Athens, Greece, all the way down to a dry winter in the Tennessee mountains. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

I bought this on impulse from duty free and it is one of few perfumes that I used up completely. It lasted me a year of using it every day (which is honestly impressive) but towards the end it started to develop a sour, slightly plasticky smell so do be aware of that! The solar notes are done so well - there isn't really a 'sunscreen' vibe, it's mainly sweet, creamy, addictive white florals. Don't get the orange blossom at all, and the citrus lasts for maybe three seconds, but it is still amazing. It is definitely a crowd pleaser, I've never met anyone who didn't like it *on me*. However, it can definitely be overpowering on the wearer depending on your preferences, e.g. if you prefer more fresh scents. If I had to compare it to one thing, it would be vanilla-and-jasmine scented icing that someone has accidentally mistaken for sunscreen and put into a bottle that used to contain sunscreen

I don’t know why more people aren’t talking about this one. It’s absolutely gorgeous! I put it on today, after owning it for a few months & just had to give it a review. It’s a buttery smooth tropical vacation of warmth. What I had hoped GUERLAIN TERRACOTTA would be - but wasn’t. That one was too sharp on my skin & had no longevity. OLYMPEA SOLAR lasts the day with no screechiness. The beautiful citrus opening is over quick, but the luscious tiara flower takes over & the sun comes out. All the remaining notes (Solar & Ylang-Ylang & sweet Amber) are so well blended to create a rich summertime beauty. It does remind me of DOLCE GARDEN, but it’s somehow smoother & more sophisticated. Although there’s no coconut in OS, there is an imagined creaminess. This one does actually smell like a high end tropical resort. It just may be backup bottle worthy!

Blind bought this after randomly asking a woman what was she wearing a few months ago. She only smiled and responded "Olympea" and the exchange ocurred so fast that I didn't get to ask her which flanker it was. Now that I have it I know for sure it wasn't this one but I'm still so glad I bought it! This is warm, beachy and creamy. It has a skin smell that makes me feel like I've been under the tropical sun for hours. It is solar without a doubt and reminds me of coconuts but it doesn't smell like sun blocker at all. When it dries out it ends up smelling like a nice hotel/spa body lotion but i personally don't see it as a bad thing! Don't think it's the most complex or unique fragrance out there at all, but I certainly didn't have anything like this in my collection and I'm glad to have it now. Can't wait for summer to wear this more often!

@NinaVanilla's "sunshine in a bottle" remark is spot on! This is a fabulous option for those seeking a summery fragrance without coconut. The dry down has had me sniffing my wrists all day and is bringing me joy when the current weather is dreary and cold. I do agree with those who say the citrus notes disappear during dry down, *but* I LOVE benzoin and ylang-ylang, so it's not a problem for me. I own and adore both OG Olympia and Olympia Absolu, and this might end up being my favorite from the line. ;) I'll also say that Alien Goddess Intense is one of my favorites, and these 2 smell quite different from one another to my nose, but if you like one, you'll probably like the other. They have a similar vibe. Dolce Garden leans more perfumey, light and mainstream.

Omg THIS IS THE ONE! Ngl I hope this one doesn't go viral but sells enough to keep being made because this smells like the best version of myself in a bottle! When I smell it I feel like a beautiful tropical goddess with flowers in my hair that lives in the water and likes to stroll through gardens of sweet-smelling flowers. It's gorgeously smooth and creamy and the tiare and orange blossom notes shine here. It's very warm and luxurious and has a bit of a mystical quality to it. It smells a bit like dolce garden except more developed and complex. I want to always smell like this but i'm afraid i'll go nose blind. Overall, it's a sweet gorumand-ey floral amber that is just so so beautiful. My only wish with Olympea solar is that it lasted longer than 5 hours.

Blind buy and love love 💕. I had high hopes because of aldehydes and they truly elevated olympea to a higher shelf. To be honest I never liked the original nor intense. On me both smelled cheap and flat. Solar on the other hand, has beautiful sillage and reminds me of beloved No.5 L'eau, but it's not the same. It's just the same family. This is sweater, more floral and tropical less aldehydic then L'eau. I get no coconut, no sunscreen. Does not remind me of Alien goddess at all. New love for summer. Fits any occasion during summer days. Office, school, lunch, beach, you name it. Smells clean, classy, yet flowery sweet and fun. I'm definitely getting a backup bottle when the price drops.

I could not agree more with the reviewer below me. I also go anosmic to this scent real fast. I LOVE the smell. I sprayed a tester in the air and bought the largest bottle on the spot. When I first spray it - it smells amazing...so sweet yet very fresh! I can smell it on myself for about 5 minutes and then it’s gone. When I was doing the laundry I grabbed a shirt that I had on while wearing this and I could still clearly smell the intoxicating fragrance. I don’t know if others can smell this on me but I cannot detect it BUT what I smell when first sprayed is utterly beautiful. I will keep and use up my bottle in the hopes that others will get wafts of this incredible juice!

Deserving of her name. I bought her to be a warm weather sister to my "sexy and characteristic but inoffensive enough to wear to work" Scandal Le Parfum and she works incredibly well in that regard. The white florals are brighter, the citrus which often goes very sour on my skin is just tart enough to be fresh, and the vanilla warmth in the drydown is very sexy and mature. I did find that I got a few negative comments (all from older women) when the weather got REALLY hot, but I think any sweet perfume in a 40 degree Australian summer is risking it, even one as bright as this, so my bad. For what it's worth, I still enjoyed it haha!

SO SO gorgeous for summer! the orange in this is candied, not fresh; like candied orange peels instead of fresh orange segments. the tropical florals are super creamy and almost oily, like a suntan cream/oil in the heat. performance and projection are both average; extends about to arms length and lasts maybe 6 hours. definitely better suited for warmer weather than cooler, the tropical florals really shine in the heat. as some one who loves citrus in fragrance, this is perfect for me, but I can understand how the white florals might be too much for some. probably my fave Olympea flanker so far!

SEXY! Wear it with OUAI St. Barts & THANK ME LATER!🤤🤩 THAT GIRL arrived & shes clean, fancy, springy & sexxyy! 💋 It has a bit of everything nice for spring & summer, sweetness, brightness, playfulness, freshness, fancy girl on the beach that smell heavenly all in one sexy bomb for ladies! This is for LADIES not teens nor juveniles. Is it the most complex? No. But is it good? Hell yes! An easy grab scent, non offensive but there, sexy but not spicy bedtime with the man. It is a lady that knows her perfume & is around!😏😆✨ I’m usually not sour lemon, zesty & peel stuff, but THIS is not that!🤤