Fragrance comparison

Solace vs Cruel

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 6 ratings analysed

2 wins

Solace

Moudon

4.605 votes

Rank #37,012 AmberMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

18%scent match

Clearly different

Cruel

Rheyms

5.001 votes

Rank #55,041 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Solace takes 2 of 2 categories.

Solace
Choose it for a amber and musky character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Cruel
Choose it for a woody and powdery character.

Solace2/2

Cruel0/2

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Solace
Value for money: Not scored
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

SolaceMoudon

CruelRheyms

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.60/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 18%Had 0%Want 82%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 8%Had 0%Want 92%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

60%Love

40%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity92

〰 Sillage95

♥ Love / hate90

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageSolace

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value71

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

musky92%

vanilla84%

woody77%

warm spicy69%

sweet61%

woody100%

powdery91%

floral83%

violet74%

earthy65%

iris56%

Scent match18%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

BergamotRose

Heart2-4 hrs

Cashmere WoodSaffron

Base8-12+ hrs

Tonka BeanAmberMuskVanillaMoss

Top

ChinottoPearSaffronCinnamonOzonic notes

Heart

VioletAcáciaRose PetalsYlang Ylang

Base

Cashmere WoodCedarOrrisMoss

InformationalShared notesCashmere Wood, Saffron and Moss. Durations are only published for Solace, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring40

Summer40

Fall40

Winter100

Day50

Night100

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#37,012

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#55,041

PerfumerVincenzo Arpaia

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSolaceHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Moudon Solace opens with a quick flash of bright bergamot and velvety rose before turning into a deep, decadent cloud of amber, toasted tonka bean, and warm vanilla. Saffron and smooth cashmere wood sit at the center, lending a dry, spicy warmth that keeps the heavy sweetness balanced and rich. As the scent settles on…

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Cruel by Rheyms is a bold oriental floral fragrance for men and women. Launched in 2024, it centers on a complex interplay between bitter chinotto and bright pear, warmed by saffron and cinnamon. The heart adds a powdery violet and acacia dimension, while the base relies on cedar and cashmere wood for a grounding, lin…

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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, Solace or Cruel?

Solace takes 2 of 2 categories. Solace is rated 4.60/5 from 5 votes; Cruel is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Solace for a amber and musky character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Cruel for a woody and powdery character.

Which projects more, Solace or Cruel?

Solace projects furthest (Solace 95/100, Cruel 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Solace and Cruel smell similar?

Clearly different: a 18% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Cashmere Wood, Saffron and Moss.

Is Solace or Cruel better for summer or winter?

Solace suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Solace and Cruel?

Solace has top notes of Bergamot and Rose, heart notes of Cashmere Wood and Saffron, a base of Tonka Bean, Amber, Musk and Vanilla. Cruel has top notes of Chinotto, Pear, Saffron and Cinnamon, heart notes of Violet, Acácia, Rose Petals and Ylang Ylang, a base of Cashmere Wood, Cedar, Orris and Moss.