Fragrance comparison

Raspberry Dictator vs Splendor Solis

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 67 ratings analysed

Raspberry Dictator

Marc Gebauer

3.8848 votes

Rank #30,661 AmberFruity

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36%scent match

Some overlap

Splendor Solis

Lydeen

4.2919 votes

Rank #29,715 WoodyAmber

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

Raspberry Dictator
Choose it for a amber and fruity character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Splendor Solis
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Raspberry Dictator2/5

Splendor Solis2/5

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

Raspberry DictatorMarc Gebauer

Splendor SolisLydeen

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.88/ 5 · 48 votes

Have 32%Had 3%Want 65%

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

44%Love

31%Like

6%Ok

6%Dislike

13%Hate

48 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

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityRaspberry Dictator

SillageRaspberry Dictator

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value46

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

fruity92%

fresh spicy84%

iris77%

powdery69%

sweet61%

woody100%

amber90%

fresh spicy80%

aromatic70%

earthy60%

mossy50%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both amber and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

RaspberryBalsamic NotesMandarinGinger

Heart2-4 hrs

IrisBlack PepperFrankincense

Base6-10+ hrs

LeatherVetiverStyraxAmberMusk

Top

MandarinRed WineMint

Heart

FrankincenseCypressBlack PepperCedarJuniper Berries

Base

OakmossSmokeLabdanumPatchouliAmberAmbergrisVetiverMusk

InformationalShared notesMandarin, Black Pepper, Frankincense and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Raspberry Dictator, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day33

Night100

Spring50

Summer0

Fall83

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men59

Unisex39

Women2

Date 37%Party 34%Casual 16%Work 12%

Men38

Unisex63

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,661

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#29,715

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerSplendor SolisHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Marc Gebauer Raspberry Dictator delivers an intense collision of tart red fruit and smoky, resinous warmth. The first spray releases a sharp burst of sweet raspberry and juicy mandarin, spiked with a lively punch of fresh ginger. Give it ten minutes. The initial sweetness quickly tightens as dry iris and pungent black…

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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, Raspberry Dictator or Splendor Solis?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2. Raspberry Dictator is rated 3.88/5 from 48 votes; Splendor Solis is rated 4.29/5 from 19 votes. Choose Raspberry Dictator for a amber and fruity character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening 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, Raspberry Dictator or Splendor Solis?

Raspberry Dictator lasts longest (Raspberry Dictator 77/100, Splendor Solis 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Raspberry Dictator or Splendor Solis?

Raspberry Dictator projects furthest (Raspberry Dictator 71/100, Splendor Solis 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Raspberry Dictator and Splendor Solis smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Mandarin, Black Pepper, Frankincense and Vetiver.

Is Raspberry Dictator or Splendor Solis better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Raspberry Dictator and Splendor Solis?

Raspberry Dictator has top notes of Raspberry, Balsamic Notes, Mandarin and Ginger, heart notes of Iris, Black Pepper and Frankincense, a base of Leather, Vetiver, Styrax and Amber. 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.