Fires in the Night vs Pomander
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
52%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Pomander takes 2 of 3 categories.
Fires in the NightChoose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
PomanderChoose it for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection.
Fires in the Night1/3
Pomander2/3
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Pomander
- Sillage & projection
- Pomander
- Value for money
- Not scored
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Fires in the Night
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Fires in the NightSolstice ScentsPomanderDSH PerfumesWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.20/ 5 · 20 votes
Have 17%Had 3%Want 80%
4.50/ 5 · 6 votes
Have 25%Had 10%Want 65%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate35%Love
55%Like
5%Ok
5%Dislike
0%Hate
20 votes · too few to score
50%Love
50%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
6 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityPomander
SillagePomander
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
warm spicy91%
smoky83%
citrus74%
powdery65%
fresh spicy56%
citrus100%
warm spicy83%
sweet65%
woody48%
fresh spicy30%
Scent match52%Some overlap · both warm spicy, citrus and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedNotes
SmokeWoody NotesClovesOrangeAmberCinnamonSandalwoodStar AniseAgarwood (Oud)GingerBlack Vanilla HuskOakmoss
No top / heart / base split published
Notes
OrangeClovesWoody NotesCoal
No top / heart / base split published
InformationalShared notesWoody Notes, Cloves and Orange. Durations are only published for Pomander, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring20
Summer20
Fall100
Winter100
Day75
Night100
No season votes yet
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#38,453
PerfumerAngela St.John
Launched—
Reviews2
Overall rank#43,666
PerfumerDawn Spencer Hurwitz
Launched—
Reviews1
Category winnerFires in the NightHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotSolstice Scents Fires in the Night strikes immediately with a burst of dark wood smoke, crushed cloves, and bright orange peel. As the top note citrus sparkle recedes, warm amber and star anise emerge to create a dry, atmospheric heat on skin. Black vanilla husk, oakmoss, and grounded patchouli anchor the base, giving…
Reviews →Pomander by DSH Perfumes offers a direct interpretation of the traditional holiday pomander, bringing together bright citrus and aromatic spice. The fragrance centers on juicy orange rind studded with intense cloves, creating an immediate sweet and warm spicy profile. Beneath the vibrant fruit and spice, subtle woody …
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, Fires in the Night or Pomander?
Pomander takes 2 of 3 categories. Fires in the Night is rated 4.20/5 from 20 votes; Pomander is rated 4.50/5 from 6 votes. Choose Fires in the Night for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Pomander for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection.
Which lasts longer, Fires in the Night or Pomander?
Pomander lasts longest (Pomander 80/100, Fires in the Night 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Fires in the Night or Pomander?
Pomander projects furthest (Pomander 63/100, Fires in the Night 56/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Fires in the Night and Pomander smell similar?
Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Woody Notes, Cloves and Orange.
Is Fires in the Night or Pomander better for summer or winter?
Fires in the Night suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Fires in the Night and Pomander?
Fires in the Night features Smoke, Woody Notes, Cloves, Orange and Amber. Pomander features Orange, Cloves, Woody Notes and Coal.
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