Fragrance comparison

Branco vs Splendor Solis

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 21 ratings analysed

Branco

Reserva

4.502 votes

Rank #58,045 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

60%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Splendor Solis

Lydeen

4.2919 votes

Rank #32,702 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Splendor Solis takes 3 of 4 categories.

Branco
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Splendor Solis
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Branco1/4

Splendor Solis3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BrancoReserva

Splendor SolisLydeen

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 0%Had 33%Want 67%

4.29/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 29%Had 13%Want 58%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 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

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityBranco

SillageSplendor Solis

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value46

Category winnerSplendor SolisBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

earthy77%

citrus69%

leather61%

woody100%

amber90%

fresh spicy80%

aromatic70%

earthy60%

mossy50%

Scent match60%Closely related · both woody, fresh spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotBlack Pepper

Heart

VetiverCedarPatchouliCypress

Base

OakmossMuskLeather

Top

MandarinRed WineMint

Heart

FrankincenseCypressBlack PepperCedarJuniper Berries

Base

OakmossSmokeLabdanumPatchouliAmberAmbergrisVetiverMusk

InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, Vetiver, Cedar and Patchouli. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night100

Spring50

Summer0

Fall83

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men38

Unisex63

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#58,045

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#32,702

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerSplendor SolisHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Reserva Branco opens with a sharp burst of bergamot and cracked black pepper before settling into a dry heart of cedarwood, vetiver, and cypress. As the scent matures on skin, earthier notes of oakmoss, patchouli, and raw leather create a structured, green-woody spine. It feels tailored for cool morning commutes, offi…

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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, Branco or Splendor Solis?

Splendor Solis takes 3 of 4 categories. Branco is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes; Splendor Solis is rated 4.29/5 from 19 votes. Choose Branco for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Splendor Solis for a woody and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Branco or Splendor Solis?

Branco lasts longest (Branco 80/100, Splendor Solis 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Branco or Splendor Solis?

Splendor Solis projects furthest (Splendor Solis 54/100, Branco 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Branco and Splendor Solis smell similar?

Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Vetiver, Cedar and Patchouli.

Is Branco or Splendor Solis better for summer or winter?

Branco suits day or night wear; Splendor Solis suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Branco and Splendor Solis?

Branco has top notes of Bergamot and Black Pepper, heart notes of Vetiver, Cedar, Patchouli and Cypress, a base of Oakmoss, Musk and Leather. 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.