Fragrance comparison

Solstitium vs Dirty Rose

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 30 ratings analysed

Solstitium

INSPIRITU

5.001 votes

Rank #54,135 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Dirty Rose

DSH Perfumes

4.3429 votes

Rank #22,186 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Dirty Rose takes 3 of 3 categories.

Solstitium
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Best in winter, evening wear.
Dirty Rose
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Solstitium0/3

Dirty Rose3/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Dirty Rose
Sillage & projection: Dirty Rose
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Dirty Rose

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SolstitiumINSPIRITU

Dirty RoseDSH Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 4%Had 0%Want 96%

4.34/ 5 · 29 votes

Have 12%Had 4%Want 83%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

55%Love

34%Like

0%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

29 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityDirty Rose

SillageDirty Rose

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic90%

amber80%

vanilla70%

balsamic60%

warm spicy50%

amber100%

woody92%

leather84%

smoky77%

balsamic69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both woody, amber and balsamic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Palo SantoLavenderjuniper berryTarragonPink Pepper

Heart

CedarAmyrisPatchouliSandalwood

Base

Guaiac WoodAmberTonka BeanVanillaIncense

Top15-30 mins

PimentoBergamotCurrant budsPink Pepper

Heart2-4 hrs

IncenseRoseTobaccoBrazilian RosewoodGuaiac WoodRose GeraniumMyrrhOrris Root

Base6-10 hrs

LeatherAgarwood (Oud)VetiverCedarLabdanumMastic or LentisqueMossAmbergris

InformationalShared notesPink Pepper, Cedar, Guaiac Wood and Incense. Durations are only published for Dirty Rose, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Spring17

Summer17

Fall100

Winter67

Day17

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#54,135

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#22,186

PerfumerDawn Spencer Hurwitz

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerDirty RoseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Solstitium by INSPIRITU opens with a sharp, resinous burst of Palo Santo and juniper berry that feels grounded and crisp. As it warms, this woody aromatic scent shifts into a smooth, incense-heavy base, making it a distinct choice for cooler autumn days. It offers a meditative profile for those who enjoy forest-inspir…

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Dirty Rose by DSH Perfumes is not your typical delicate garden flower. This bottle delivers a gritty, dark blend of rich rose, rugged leather, and resinous frankincense. You smell damp black soil right after the initial spray, courtesy of unrefined Indian patchouli and oakmoss. Soon, pungent pink pepper and tart curra…

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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, Solstitium or Dirty Rose?

Dirty Rose takes 3 of 3 categories. Solstitium is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Dirty Rose is rated 4.34/5 from 29 votes. Choose Solstitium for a woody and aromatic character. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Dirty Rose for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Solstitium or Dirty Rose?

Dirty Rose lasts longest (Dirty Rose 75/100, Solstitium 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Solstitium or Dirty Rose?

Dirty Rose projects furthest (Dirty Rose 65/100, Solstitium 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Solstitium and Dirty Rose smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and balsamic accords. Common notes include Pink Pepper, Cedar, Guaiac Wood and Incense.

Is Solstitium or Dirty Rose better for summer or winter?

Solstitium suits evening wear; Dirty Rose suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Solstitium and Dirty Rose?

Solstitium has top notes of Palo Santo, Lavender, juniper berry and Tarragon, heart notes of Cedar, Amyris, Patchouli and Sandalwood, a base of Guaiac Wood, Amber, Tonka Bean and Vanilla. Dirty Rose has top notes of Pimento, Bergamot, Currant buds and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Incense, Rose, Tobacco and Brazilian Rosewood, a base of Leather, Agarwood (Oud), Vetiver and Cedar.