Max Philip 2026 EDT

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Solar

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Max Philip Solar is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2026. Solar opens with Orange and Aldehydes, settles into a heart of Amber and Orange Blossom, and dries down to a base of Musk and Incense. Max Philip's Solar carries a Statement verdict, a musk-led wear.

A fascinating, unapologetically aldehydic hit that splits opinion right down the middle- you'll either love it or recoil in horror. Not for the faint of heart, but absolutely brilliant if it clicks.
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Solar Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Aldehydes54%
Orange46%
Heartas listed
Orange Blossom33%
Amber28%
Baseas listed
Incense51%
Musk49%

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter
Also Works:
Spring

Built on aldehydic, smoky and fresh - a composition that sits best in autumn and winter.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual
Also Works:
Date Sport

Its prominent aldehydic and smoky accords are quite distinctive, making it a bit loud for formal or very conservative office settings. However, its fresh and clean aspects lend it well to casual outings and even active wear, while its unique warmth could intrigue on a date.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Solar bursts open with a dazzling, almost metallic fizz from the aldehydes, perfectly complemented by a zesty orange. This initial brightness mellows into a warm, synthetic "solar note" that feels like sun-warmed skin, underscored by a resinous amber and delicate orange blossom. The dry down is a sophisticated blend of clean musk and a subtle, almost spiritual incense, creating an airy yet grounded finish.

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