Solace vs DX 77 Man
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
44%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Solace takes 3 of 5 categories.
SolaceChoose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
DX 77 ManChoose it for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Solace3/5
DX 77 Man2/5
- Ratings & consensus
- DX 77 Man
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Solace
- Sillage & projection
- Solace
- Value for money
- DX 77 Man
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Solace
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
SolaceAjmalDX 77 ManChris AdamsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.20/ 5 · 100 votes
Have 41%Had 24%Want 34%
3.50/ 5 · 12 votes
Have 47%Had 30%Want 23%
Category winnerDX 77 ManRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate18%Love
40%Like
11%Ok
29%Dislike
2%Hate
94 votes
25%Love
33%Like
8%Ok
33%Dislike
0%Hate
12 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevitySolace
SillageSolace
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerDX 77 ManBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfresh spicy100%
aromatic92%
lavender84%
woody77%
citrus69%
herbal61%
aromatic100%
warm spicy92%
fresh spicy84%
green77%
citrus69%
fresh61%
Scent match44%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Citruses
Heart
GeraniumLavender
Base
CedarAmberMusk
Top15-30 mins
AppleCitrusesGingerBergamotGalbanumMelon
Heart1-2 hrs
Spicy NotesThymeMintLavenderGeraniumNutmegCloves
Base2-4 hrs
VetiverMuskCinnamonSandalwoodAmber
InformationalShared notesCitruses, Geranium, Lavender and Amber. Durations are only published for DX 77 Man, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter72
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer80
Fall60
Winter40
Day100
Night50
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#15,434
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews15
Overall rank#25,076
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews5
Category winnerSolaceHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotSolace by Ajmal opens with a clean citrus lift, then settles into a crisp lavender and geranium heart that reads fresh, herbal, and slightly spicy. The dry down turns smoother with cedar, amber, and musk, giving it a tidy woody base. Although marketed to women, it can wear quite unisex, especially if you like classic …
Reviews →DX 77 Man by Chris Adams is an aromatic budget cologne built on a crisp nineties green profile. The ginger hits immediately. You get a snappy blast of peppery root, tart green apple, and sparkling bergamot that cuts straight through humid morning air. A brisk wave of fresh mint, herbal lavender, and garden thyme surfa…
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, Solace or DX 77 Man?
Solace takes 3 of 5 categories. Solace is rated 3.20/5 from 100 votes; DX 77 Man is rated 3.50/5 from 12 votes. Choose Solace for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose DX 77 Man for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Solace or DX 77 Man?
Solace lasts longest (Solace 75/100, DX 77 Man 54/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Solace or DX 77 Man?
Solace projects furthest (Solace 65/100, DX 77 Man 53/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Solace and DX 77 Man smell similar?
Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus accords. Common notes include Citruses, Geranium, Lavender and Amber.
Is Solace or DX 77 Man better for summer or winter?
DX 77 Man suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Solace and DX 77 Man?
Solace has top notes of Citruses, heart notes of Geranium and Lavender, a base of Cedar, Amber and Musk. DX 77 Man has top notes of Apple, Citruses, Ginger and Bergamot, heart notes of Spicy Notes, Thyme, Mint and Lavender, a base of Vetiver, Musk, Cinnamon and Sandalwood.
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