Fragrance comparison

Cruel vs Solace

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 6 ratings analysed

Cruel

Rheyms

5.001 votes

Rank #55,041 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

18%scent match

Clearly different

2 wins

Solace

Moudon

4.605 votes

Rank #37,012 AmberMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Solace takes 2 of 2 categories.

Cruel
Choose it for a woody and powdery character.
Solace
Choose it for a amber and musky character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Cruel0/2

Solace2/2

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CruelRheyms

SolaceMoudon

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 8%Had 0%Want 92%

4.60/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 18%Had 0%Want 82%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

60%Love

40%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity92

〰 Sillage95

♥ Love / hate90

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageSolace

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value71

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

powdery91%

floral83%

violet74%

earthy65%

iris56%

amber100%

musky92%

vanilla84%

woody77%

warm spicy69%

sweet61%

Scent match18%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

ChinottoPearSaffronCinnamonOzonic notes

Heart

VioletAcáciaRose PetalsYlang Ylang

Base

Cashmere WoodCedarOrrisMoss

Top15-30 mins

BergamotRose

Heart2-4 hrs

Cashmere WoodSaffron

Base8-12+ hrs

Tonka BeanAmberMuskVanillaMoss

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Cashmere Wood and Moss. Durations are only published for Solace, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring40

Summer40

Fall40

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#55,041

PerfumerVincenzo Arpaia

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#37,012

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerSolaceHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cruel by Rheyms is a bold oriental floral fragrance for men and women. Launched in 2024, it centers on a complex interplay between bitter chinotto and bright pear, warmed by saffron and cinnamon. The heart adds a powdery violet and acacia dimension, while the base relies on cedar and cashmere wood for a grounding, lin…

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Moudon Solace opens with a quick flash of bright bergamot and velvety rose before turning into a deep, decadent cloud of amber, toasted tonka bean, and warm vanilla. Saffron and smooth cashmere wood sit at the center, lending a dry, spicy warmth that keeps the heavy sweetness balanced and rich. As the scent settles on…

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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, Cruel or Solace?

Solace takes 2 of 2 categories. Cruel is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Solace is rated 4.60/5 from 5 votes. Choose Cruel for a woody and powdery character. Choose Solace for a amber and musky character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which projects more, Cruel or Solace?

Solace projects furthest (Solace 95/100, Cruel 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cruel and Solace smell similar?

Clearly different: a 18% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Saffron, Cashmere Wood and Moss.

Is Cruel or Solace better for summer or winter?

Solace suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cruel and Solace?

Cruel has top notes of Chinotto, Pear, Saffron and Cinnamon, heart notes of Violet, Acácia, Rose Petals and Ylang Ylang, a base of Cashmere Wood, Cedar, Orris and Moss. Solace has top notes of Bergamot and Rose, heart notes of Cashmere Wood and Saffron, a base of Tonka Bean, Amber, Musk and Vanilla.