Exotic 3 vs Solstitium
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
53%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Exotic 3 takes 3 of 3 categories.
Exotic 3Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, day or night wear.
SolstitiumChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Best in winter, evening wear.
Exotic 33/3
Solstitium0/3
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Exotic 3
- Sillage & projection
- Exotic 3
- Value for money
- Not scored
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Exotic 3
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Exotic 3The Dua BrandSolstitiumINSPIRITUWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.78/ 5 · 9 votes
Have 68%Had 9%Want 24%
5.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 4%Had 0%Want 96%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate78%Love
22%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
9 votes · too few to score
100%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
1 vote · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityExotic 3
SillageExotic 3
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
warm spicy92%
woody84%
fresh spicy77%
aromatic69%
leather61%
woody100%
aromatic90%
amber80%
vanilla70%
balsamic60%
warm spicy50%
Scent match53%Some overlap · both woody, amber and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedNotes
BenzoinCuminBergamotCardamomLeatherRoseAmyrisjuniper berryGuaiac WoodSandalwoodPatchouliAmbergris
No top / heart / base split published
Top
Palo SantoLavenderjuniper berryTarragonPink Pepper
Heart
CedarAmyrisPatchouliSandalwood
Base
Guaiac WoodAmberTonka BeanVanillaIncense
InformationalShared notesAmyris, juniper berry, Guaiac Wood and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Exotic 3, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring29
Summer14
Fall71
Winter100
Day100
Night100
Spring0
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesNot enough votes yet
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#32,861
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews2
Overall rank#54,135
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerExotic 3Higher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotExotic 3 by The Dua Brand is a dense, warming chypre built around amber, dry spices, and dark woods. The fragrance opens with a sharp burst of bergamot, herbal wormwood, and fresh juniper berry before settling into an intense heart of cumin, cardamom, and saffron. As the initial sharpness softens, rich leather and res…
Reviews →Solstitium by INSPIRITU opens with a sharp, resinous burst of Palo Santo and juniper berry that feels grounded and crisp. As it warms, this woody aromatic scent shifts into a smooth, incense-heavy base, making it a distinct choice for cooler autumn days. It offers a meditative profile for those who enjoy forest-inspir…
Reviews →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, Exotic 3 or Solstitium?
Exotic 3 takes 3 of 3 categories. Exotic 3 is rated 4.78/5 from 9 votes; Solstitium is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Exotic 3 for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, day or night wear. Choose Solstitium for a woody and aromatic character. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Exotic 3 or Solstitium?
Exotic 3 lasts longest (Exotic 3 84/100, Solstitium 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Exotic 3 or Solstitium?
Exotic 3 projects furthest (Exotic 3 80/100, Solstitium 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Exotic 3 and Solstitium smell similar?
Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and aromatic accords. Common notes include Amyris, juniper berry, Guaiac Wood and Sandalwood.
Is Exotic 3 or Solstitium better for summer or winter?
Exotic 3 suits day or night wear; Solstitium suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Exotic 3 and Solstitium?
Exotic 3 features Benzoin, Cumin, Bergamot, Cardamom and Leather. Solstitium has top notes of Palo Santo, Lavender, juniper berry and Tarragon, heart notes of Cedar, Amyris, Patchouli and Sandalwood, a base of Guaiac Wood, Amber, Tonka Bean and Vanilla.
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