Fragrance comparison

Mineral Wood vs Splendor Solis

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 95 ratings analysed

Mineral Wood

Claudio Zucca Parfums

4.1776 votes

Rank #32,409 WoodyCitrus

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56%scent match

Closely related

Splendor Solis

Lydeen

4.2919 votes

Rank #30,711 WoodyAmber

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2.

Mineral Wood
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Splendor Solis
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Mineral Wood2/5

Splendor Solis2/5

Ratings & consensus: Splendor Solis
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Mineral Wood
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Mineral Wood
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

Mineral WoodClaudio Zucca Parfums

Splendor SolisLydeen

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.17/ 5 · 76 votes

Have 20%Had 4%Want 76%

4.29/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 29%Had 13%Want 58%

Category winnerSplendor SolisRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

45%Love

36%Like

12%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

76 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

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityMineral Wood

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value57

¤ Price value46

Category winnerMineral WoodBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

citrus88%

aromatic77%

amber65%

fresh spicy53%

musky42%

woody100%

amber90%

fresh spicy80%

aromatic70%

earthy60%

mossy50%

Scent match56%Closely related · both woody, amber and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 60 minutes

OlibanumSweet OrangeTangerineBergamot

Heart3 to 5 hours

CypressCedarIso E SuperSandalwoodSmoke

Base5 to 8 hours

Haitian VetiverMuskOakmoss

Top

MandarinRed WineMint

Heart

FrankincenseCypressBlack PepperCedarJuniper Berries

Base

OakmossSmokeLabdanumPatchouliAmberAmbergrisVetiverMusk

InformationalShared notesCypress, Cedar, Smoke and Haitian Vetiver. Durations are only published for Mineral Wood, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring98

Summer55

Fall100

Winter63

Day100

Night76

Spring50

Summer0

Fall83

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men54

Unisex44

Women2

Men38

Unisex63

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#32,409

PerfumerClaudio Zucca

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#30,711

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerSplendor SolisHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mineral Wood by Claudio Zucca Parfums combines bright orchard citrus with dry resin and cool forest timber. The scent begins with sweet orange, tangy bergamot, and olibanum, producing a crisp lift that feels fresh rather than sugary. Soon after, the profile turns drier and darker as cypress, cedar, and smoke enter the…

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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, Mineral Wood or Splendor Solis?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2. Mineral Wood is rated 4.17/5 from 76 votes; Splendor Solis is rated 4.29/5 from 19 votes. Choose Mineral Wood for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Splendor Solis for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Mineral Wood or Splendor Solis?

Mineral Wood lasts longest (Mineral Wood 76/100, Splendor Solis 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mineral Wood or Splendor Solis?

Projection is very close: Mineral Wood 54/100, Splendor Solis 54/100 for sillage.

Do Mineral Wood and Splendor Solis smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and aromatic accords. Common notes include Cypress, Cedar, Smoke and Haitian Vetiver.

Is Mineral Wood or Splendor Solis better for summer or winter?

Mineral Wood suits daytime wear; Splendor Solis suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mineral Wood and Splendor Solis?

Mineral Wood has top notes of Olibanum, Sweet Orange, Tangerine and Bergamot, heart notes of Cypress, Cedar, Iso E Super and Sandalwood, a base of Haitian Vetiver, Musk and Oakmoss. 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.