Fragrance comparison

Martyr vs Splendor Solis

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 134 ratings analysed

5 wins

Martyr

Profundum

4.57115 votes

Rank #4,196 WoodySmoky

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

Splendor Solis

Lydeen

4.2919 votes

Rank #32,702 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Martyr takes 5 of 5 categories.

Martyr
Choose it for a woody and smoky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Splendor Solis
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Best in winter, evening wear.

Martyr5/5

Splendor Solis0/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MartyrProfundum

Splendor SolisLydeen

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.57/ 5 · 115 votes

Have 19%Had 2%Want 79%

4.29/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 29%Had 13%Want 58%

Category winnerMartyrRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

75%Love

16%Like

3%Ok

4%Dislike

2%Hate

115 votes

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

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate89

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityMartyr

SillageMartyr

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value46

Category winnerMartyrBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

smoky91%

leather83%

amber74%

metallic65%

balsamic56%

woody100%

amber90%

fresh spicy80%

aromatic70%

earthy60%

mossy50%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both woody and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

EmberMetallic notesBlack Pepper

Heart2-4 hrs

Charred WoodSmokeBlack LeatherLeatherPine needles

Base6-10+ hrs

ResinsWoody NotesSapPatchouliOakmoss

Top

MandarinRed WineMint

Heart

FrankincenseCypressBlack PepperCedarJuniper Berries

Base

OakmossSmokeLabdanumPatchouliAmberAmbergrisVetiverMusk

InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, Smoke, Patchouli and Oakmoss. Durations are only published for Martyr, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring49

Summer29

Fall100

Winter93

Day40

Night100

Spring50

Summer0

Fall83

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men48

Unisex52

Women0

Men38

Unisex63

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,196

PerfumerDominik Schneider

Launched—

Reviews17

Overall rank#32,702

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerMartyrHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Martyr by Profundum opens with a striking blast of glowing ember, hot metal, and crushed black pepper that immediately brings an outdoor campfire to mind. As the intense flare settles, a dense heart of charred wood, smoky pine needles, and heavy black leather steps forward. The dry-down reveals sticky forest sap, dark…

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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, Martyr or Splendor Solis?

Martyr takes 5 of 5 categories. Martyr is rated 4.57/5 from 115 votes; Splendor Solis is rated 4.29/5 from 19 votes. Choose Martyr for a woody and smoky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Splendor Solis for a woody and amber character. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Martyr or Splendor Solis?

Martyr lasts longest (Martyr 83/100, Splendor Solis 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Martyr or Splendor Solis?

Martyr projects furthest (Martyr 67/100, Splendor Solis 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Martyr and Splendor Solis smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and amber accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Smoke, Patchouli and Oakmoss.

Is Martyr or Splendor Solis better for summer or winter?

Martyr suits evening wear; Splendor Solis suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Martyr and Splendor Solis?

Martyr has top notes of Ember, Metallic notes and Black Pepper, heart notes of Charred Wood, Smoke, Black Leather and Leather, a base of Resins, Woody Notes, Sap and Patchouli. 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.