Fragrance comparison

Afropolis vs Splendor Solis

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 14 Nov 2026 51 ratings analysed

3 wins

Afropolis

Roads

3.3432 votes

Rank #18,920 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

57%scent match

Closely related

Splendor Solis

Lydeen

4.2919 votes

Rank #32,591 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Afropolis takes 3 of 5 categories.

Afropolis
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Splendor Solis
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Afropolis3/5

Splendor Solis2/5

Ratings & consensus: Splendor Solis
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Splendor Solis
Sillage & projection: Afropolis
Value for money: Afropolis
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Afropolis

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

AfropolisRoads

Splendor SolisLydeen

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.34/ 5 · 32 votes

Have 20%Had 11%Want 69%

4.29/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 29%Had 13%Want 58%

Category winnerSplendor SolisRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

19%Love

50%Like

6%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

16 votes · too few to score

50%Love

33%Like

17%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevitySplendor Solis

SillageAfropolis

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value56

¤ Price value46

Category winnerAfropolisBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic83%

fresh spicy65%

herbal48%

amber30%

woody100%

amber90%

fresh spicy80%

aromatic70%

earthy60%

mossy50%

Scent match57%Closely related · both woody, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

GinJuniper BerriesCitrusesMint

Heart

White WoodIrisOakmossSea Notes

Base

ebony treeAmberCashmere MuskVetiver

Top

MandarinRed WineMint

Heart

FrankincenseCypressBlack PepperCedarJuniper Berries

Base

OakmossSmokeLabdanumPatchouliAmberAmbergrisVetiverMusk

InformationalShared notesJuniper Berries, Mint, Oakmoss and Amber. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer88

Fall38

Winter25

Day100

Night29

Spring50

Summer0

Fall83

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex33

Women17

Men38

Unisex63

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,920

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews17

Overall rank#32,591

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerAfropolisHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Afropolis by Roads is an energizing unisex fragrance centered on gin, juniper berries, and crisp mint. Launched in 2015, this woody aromatic scent captures a vibrant, optimistic spirit with notes of oakmoss, sea spray, and ebony wood. It performs beautifully in warmer weather, making it an ideal choice for daytime off…

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Splendor Solis by Lydeen opens with a sharp burst of mandarin and red wine that quickly yields to a structured heart of cypress and frankincense. This woody aromatic composition settles into a smoky, resinous base that feels grounded yet bright. It suits those who appreciate complex, outdoorsy scents for crisp autumn …

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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, Afropolis or Splendor Solis?

Afropolis takes 3 of 5 categories. Afropolis is rated 3.34/5 from 32 votes; Splendor Solis is rated 4.29/5 from 19 votes. Choose Afropolis for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Splendor Solis for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Afropolis or Splendor Solis?

They last about the same: Splendor Solis 71/100, Afropolis 70/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Afropolis or Splendor Solis?

Afropolis projects furthest (Afropolis 65/100, Splendor Solis 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Afropolis and Splendor Solis smell similar?

Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Juniper Berries, Mint, Oakmoss and Amber.

Is Afropolis or Splendor Solis better for summer or winter?

Afropolis suits daytime wear; Splendor Solis suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Afropolis and Splendor Solis?

Afropolis has top notes of Gin, Juniper Berries, Citruses and Mint, heart notes of White Wood, Iris, Oakmoss and Sea Notes, a base of ebony tree, Amber, Cashmere Musk and Vetiver. Splendor Solis has top notes of Mandarin, Red Wine and Mint, heart notes of Frankincense, Cypress, Black Pepper and Cedar, a base of Oakmoss, Smoke, Labdanum and Patchouli.