Obsidian vs SOLITAIRE
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
30%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 3 categories split 1–1.
ObsidianChoose it for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, day or night wear.
SOLITAIREChoose it for a coffee and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Obsidian1/3
SOLITAIRE1/3
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Tie
- Sillage & projection
- SOLITAIRE
- Value for money
- Not scored
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Obsidian
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
ObsidianMoudonSOLITAIRENVRNAGNWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.11/ 5 · 35 votes
Have 38%Had 5%Want 56%
4.00/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate57%Love
17%Like
14%Ok
3%Dislike
9%Hate
35 votes
50%Love
0%Like
50%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
2 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityTie
SillageSOLITAIRE
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwarm spicy100%
fresh spicy92%
woody84%
earthy77%
oud69%
metallic61%
coffee100%
aromatic90%
warm spicy80%
alcohol70%
oud60%
patchouli50%
Scent match30%Clearly different · both warm spicy and oud
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
SaffronNutmegMandarin Orange
Heart2-4 hrs
Clove LeafImmortelleVioletCuminOsmanthus
Base6-10 hrs
OudMossPatchouliMuskAmber
Notes
TequilaCoffeePatchouliOudAmberMoss
No top / heart / base split published
InformationalShared notesOud, Moss, Patchouli and Amber. Durations are only published for Obsidian, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring67
Summer44
Fall78
Winter100
Day94
Night100
Spring100
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
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#10,837
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews11
Overall rank#58,859
PerfumerAndreas Wilhelm
Launched—
Reviews1
Category winnerObsidianHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotMoudon Obsidian opens with a brisk punch of warm saffron, dark crushed nutmeg, and a splash of bright mandarin orange. It quickly settles into an intriguing spicy blend where herbal clove leaf and dry immortelle mingle with cool violet petals. As the scent warms against your pulse points, a deep base of woody oud, ear…
Reviews →SOLITAIRE by NVRNAGN is an indie oriental woody fragrance crafted around a rich combination of dark roasted coffee, spirited tequila, and earthy patchouli. It opens with an invigorating aroma reminiscent of a fresh espresso martini, bringing a crisp, bitter punch that feels lively and modern. As it settles on the ski…
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, Obsidian or SOLITAIRE?
No clear winner: the 3 categories split 1–1. Obsidian is rated 4.11/5 from 35 votes; SOLITAIRE is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Obsidian for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, day or night wear. Choose SOLITAIRE for a coffee and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, Obsidian or SOLITAIRE?
They last about the same: Obsidian 80/100, SOLITAIRE 80/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Obsidian or SOLITAIRE?
SOLITAIRE projects furthest (SOLITAIRE 75/100, Obsidian 72/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Obsidian and SOLITAIRE smell similar?
Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and oud accords. Common notes include Oud, Moss, Patchouli and Amber.
Is Obsidian or SOLITAIRE better for summer or winter?
Obsidian suits day or night wear; SOLITAIRE suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Obsidian and SOLITAIRE?
Obsidian has top notes of Saffron, Nutmeg and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Clove Leaf, Immortelle, Violet and Cumin, a base of Oud, Moss, Patchouli and Musk. SOLITAIRE features Tequila, Coffee, Patchouli, Oud and Amber.
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