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Solstice vs Lady Rose

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

Updated 151 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

  • Solstice

    Choose it for a aquatic and marine character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

  • Lady Rose

    Choose it for a rose and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Solstice2/4
Lady Rose2/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Solstice
Sillage & projection
Lady Rose
Value for money
Lady Rose
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Solstice

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance
SolsticeAndrea Maack
Lady RoseMith
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.92/ 5 · 149 votes
Have 27%Had 8%Want 64%
4.50/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 21%Had 0%Want 79%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
35%Love
33%Like
21%Ok
11%Dislike
0%Hate

149 votes

50%Love
50%Like
0%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
⏱ Longevity64
〰 Sillage49
♥ Love / hate73
⏱ Longevity60
〰 Sillage50
♥ Love / hate88
Category winners

LongevitySolstice

SillageLady Rose

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value44
¤ Price value88
Category winnerLady RoseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
aquatic100%
marine92%
ozonic84%
amber77%
white floral69%
aromatic61%
rose100%
aromatic92%
fruity84%
citrus77%
woody69%
fresh61%
Scent match17%Clearly different · both aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
Sea NotesWatermelon
Heart
Lily-of-the-ValleyVioletJasmine
Base
SinfonideAmber
Top
Red BerriesLemonMandarin OrangeCassisGreen LeavesWatermelon
Heart
RoseGeraniumSea NotesPine TreeLily-of-the-Valley
Base
Guaiac WoodMuskOakmossAmber
InformationalShared notesSea Notes, Watermelon, Lily-of-the-Valley and Amber. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter5
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer100
Fall0
Winter0
Day100
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men2
Unisex49
Women49
Men0
Unisex50
Women50
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,114

PerfumerJulien Rasquinet

Launched—

Reviews28

Overall rank#43,518

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerSolsticeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Solstice by Andrea Maack is a crisp, marine fragrance that centers on a cooling watermelon note. This scent avoids the typical sugary candy sweetness of summer designer releases, opting instead for a salty, green melon rind texture. It functions beautifully on hot summer afternoons when you want a clean, refreshing sk…

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Lady Rose by Mith wears like a fresh green rose with bright citrus, watery fruit and an aromatic edge. The rose stays central, but it is surrounded by leafy notes, sea air, soft woods and clean musk, so it reads breezier than a rich jammy floral. Best for spring and daytime wear, especially if you like rose with a sha…

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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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Solstice or Lady Rose?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Solstice is rated 3.92/5 from 149 votes; Lady Rose is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Solstice for a aquatic and marine character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Lady Rose for a rose and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Solstice or Lady Rose?

Solstice lasts longest (Solstice 64/100, Lady Rose 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Solstice or Lady Rose?

Projection is very close: Lady Rose 50/100, Solstice 49/100 for sillage.

Do Solstice and Lady Rose smell similar?

Clearly different: a 17% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic accords. Common notes include Sea Notes, Watermelon, Lily-of-the-Valley and Amber.

Is Solstice or Lady Rose better for summer or winter?

Lady Rose suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Solstice and Lady Rose?

Solstice has top notes of Sea Notes and Watermelon, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Violet and Jasmine, a base of Sinfonide and Amber. Lady Rose has top notes of Red Berries, Lemon, Mandarin Orange and Cassis, heart notes of Rose, Geranium, Sea Notes and Pine Tree, a base of Guaiac Wood, Musk, Oakmoss and Amber.

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