Solitude vs Civet
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
26%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Civet takes 4 of 5 categories.
SolitudeChoose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.
CivetChoose it for a amber and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Solitude1/5
Civet4/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Civet
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Civet
- Sillage & projection
- Civet
- Value for money
- Solitude
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Civet
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
SolitudeOne SeedCivetZoologist PerfumesWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.80/ 5 · 10 votes
Have 32%Had 23%Want 45%
3.91/ 5 · 1,996 votes
Have 37%Had 12%Want 52%
Category winnerCivetRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate20%Love
60%Like
10%Ok
0%Dislike
10%Hate
10 votes · too few to score
41%Love
33%Like
10%Ok
13%Dislike
3%Hate
1,613 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityCivet
SillageCivet
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerSolitudeBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
fresh spicy88%
vanilla77%
warm spicy65%
aromatic53%
amber42%
amber100%
musky92%
warm spicy84%
animalic77%
floral69%
woody61%
Scent match26%Clearly different · both woody, warm spicy and amber
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when knownNotes
Woodsy NotesBlack PepperTonka BeanVanillaTarragon
No top / heart / base split published
Notes
CivetResinsTuberoseSpicesCoffeeYlang-YlangIncenseCarnationOakmossFrangipaniRussian LeatherMusk
No top / heart / base split published
InformationalNo shared notesNote durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring50
Summer25
Fall100
Winter75
Day100
Night100
Spring49
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
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#43,543
PerfumerLiz Cook
Launched—
Reviews4
Overall rank#812
PerfumerShelley Waddington
Launched—
Reviews333
Category winnerCivetHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotSolitude by One Seed captures the quiet stillness of a remote woodland retreat. This fragrance centers on raw, natural woodsy notes layered with sharp black pepper and a grounding, resinous base of tonka bean and vanilla. It is a sturdy, comforting scent designed for a man who appreciates organic, earth-centric compos…
Reviews →Civet is a rich, vintage-leaning amber floral with spices, resins, musk and a distinctly old-school polish. It opens sharp, citrusy and warm, then settles into a dense mix of powder, florals, balsams and soft animalic warmth. This suits shoppers who enjoy retro French-style perfumery, textured florals and a little str…
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, Solitude or Civet?
Civet takes 4 of 5 categories. Solitude is rated 3.80/5 from 10 votes; Civet is rated 3.91/5 from 1,996 votes. Choose Solitude for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Civet for a amber and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Solitude or Civet?
Civet lasts longest (Civet 80/100, Solitude 75/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Solitude or Civet?
Civet projects furthest (Civet 68/100, Solitude 56/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Solitude and Civet smell similar?
Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and amber accords.
Is Solitude or Civet better for summer or winter?
Solitude suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Solitude and Civet?
Solitude features Woodsy Notes, Black Pepper, Tonka Bean, Vanilla and Tarragon. Civet features Civet, Resins, Tuberose, Spices and Coffee.
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