Solstitium vs Gueule de Bois
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
52%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Solstitium takes 2 of 3 categories.
SolstitiumChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Gueule de BoisChoose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Solstitium2/3
Gueule de Bois1/3
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Solstitium
- Sillage & projection
- Solstitium
- Value for money
- Not scored
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Gueule de Bois
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
SolstitiumINSPIRITUGueule de BoisVersatile ParisWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split5.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 4%Had 0%Want 96%
4.09/ 5 · 194 votes
Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate100%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
1 vote · too few to score
42%Love
35%Like
15%Ok
6%Dislike
2%Hate
194 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevitySolstitium
SillageSolstitium
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
aromatic90%
amber80%
vanilla70%
balsamic60%
warm spicy50%
woody100%
warm spicy92%
rum84%
balsamic77%
amber69%
sweet61%
Scent match52%Some overlap · both woody, amber and warm spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Palo SantoLavenderjuniper berryTarragonPink Pepper
Heart
CedarAmyrisPatchouliSandalwood
Base
Guaiac WoodAmberTonka BeanVanillaIncense
Top
RumCinnamonPink PepperBlack Pepper
Heart
AmyrisRose OxideDamasconeAldehydes
Base
Guaiac WoodIncenseSandalwoodVanillaTobaccoLicoriceCoumarinAmber
InformationalShared notesPink Pepper, Amyris, Sandalwood and Guaiac Wood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring0
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night100
Spring24
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesNot enough votes yet
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#54,135
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#9,280
PerfumerAmelie Bourgeois
Launched—
Reviews27
Category winnerGueule de BoisHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotSolstitium 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…
Reviews →Gueule de Bois by Versatile Paris bottles the sweet, messy aftermath of a wild night. This perfume oil relies on a rich splash of rum and warm cinnamon to mimic the dizzying warmth of a hangover. It settles quickly into a dry, woody skin scent that feels cozy during cold winter nights, blending dark tobacco with cozy …
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, Solstitium or Gueule de Bois?
Solstitium takes 2 of 3 categories. Solstitium is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Gueule de Bois is rated 4.09/5 from 194 votes. Choose Solstitium for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Gueule de Bois for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Solstitium or Gueule de Bois?
They last about the same: Solstitium 60/100, Gueule de Bois 58/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Solstitium or Gueule de Bois?
Solstitium projects furthest (Solstitium 50/100, Gueule de Bois 40/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Solstitium and Gueule de Bois smell similar?
Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Pink Pepper, Amyris, Sandalwood and Guaiac Wood.
Is Solstitium or Gueule de Bois better for summer or winter?
Solstitium suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Solstitium and Gueule de Bois?
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. Gueule de Bois has top notes of Rum, Cinnamon, Pink Pepper and Black Pepper, heart notes of Amyris, Rose Oxide, Damascone and Aldehydes, a base of Guaiac Wood, Incense, Sandalwood and Vanilla.
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