Fragrance comparison

Light Sense vs Splendor Solis

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 23 ratings analysed

Light Sense

Maori Collection

4.254 votes

Rank #60,501 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

1 wins

Splendor Solis

Lydeen

4.2919 votes

Rank #31,006 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Splendor Solis takes 1 of 1 categories.

Light Sense
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Splendor Solis
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Light Sense0/1

Splendor Solis1/1

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Not scored
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

Light SenseMaori Collection

Splendor SolisLydeen

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 38%Had 8%Want 54%

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

75%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

4 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

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value46

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

yellow floral77%

floral69%

warm spicy61%

woody100%

amber90%

fresh spicy80%

aromatic70%

earthy60%

mossy50%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both woody, fresh spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

NarcissusGuatemalan CardamomMastic or Lentisque

Heart2 to 3 hours

Water LilyBlack PepperOakmoss

Base4 to 6 hours

Cashmere WoodCypressAmberMate

Top

MandarinRed WineMint

Heart

FrankincenseCypressBlack PepperCedarJuniper Berries

Base

OakmossSmokeLabdanumPatchouliAmberAmbergrisVetiverMusk

InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, Oakmoss, Cypress and Amber. Durations are only published for Light Sense, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring50

Summer0

Fall83

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men38

Unisex63

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#60,501

PerfumerPaolo Terenzi

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#31,006

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerSplendor SolisHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Light Sense by Maori Collection is a fresh floral and woody composition created by perfumer Paolo Terenzi. It opens with an herbal, aromatic brightness from Guatemalan cardamom, resinous mastic, and crisp narcissus. As the fragrance settles, a dewy water lily note emerges alongside the earthy bite of oakmoss and Keral…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Light Sense or Splendor Solis?

Splendor Solis takes 1 of 1 categories. Light Sense is rated 4.25/5 from 4 votes; Splendor Solis is rated 4.29/5 from 19 votes. Choose Light Sense for a woody and aromatic character. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Splendor Solis for a woody and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Do Light Sense and Splendor Solis smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Oakmoss, Cypress and Amber.

Is Light Sense or Splendor Solis better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Light Sense and Splendor Solis?

Light Sense has top notes of Narcissus, Guatemalan Cardamom and Mastic or Lentisque, heart notes of Water Lily, Black Pepper and Oakmoss, a base of Cashmere Wood, Cypress, Amber and Mate. 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.