Fragrance comparison

Solstitium vs Lovers U

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 53 ratings analysed

Solstitium

INSPIRITU

5.001 votes

Rank #54,135 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Lovers U

Liu Jo

3.8852 votes

Rank #29,644 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Lovers U takes 2 of 3 categories.

Solstitium
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Lovers U
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Solstitium1/3

Lovers U2/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SolstitiumINSPIRITU

Lovers ULiu Jo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 4%Had 0%Want 96%

3.88/ 5 · 52 votes

Have 68%Had 11%Want 21%

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

23%Love

56%Like

10%Ok

10%Dislike

2%Hate

52 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevitySolstitium

SillageLovers U

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value76

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic90%

amber80%

vanilla70%

balsamic60%

warm spicy50%

woody100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

lavender77%

citrus69%

ozonic61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both woody and aromatic

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

Top

BergamotGingerCedar

Heart

LavenderViolet LeavesTarragonIncense

Base

EbonyAmberGuaiac Wood

InformationalShared notesLavender, Tarragon, Cedar 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 season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Spring100

Summer84

Fall100

Winter84

Day100

Night86

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men84

Unisex14

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#54,135

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#29,644

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerLovers UHigher 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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Lovers U by Liu Jo opens with a sharp burst of bergamot and fiery ginger, immediately supported by a subtle dry cedar backdrop. As the top notes settle down, aromatic lavender and green violet leaves move into the center, backed by an earthy touch of tarragon and light incense smoke. The base grounds the composition i…

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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 Lovers U?

Lovers U takes 2 of 3 categories. Solstitium is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Lovers U is rated 3.88/5 from 52 votes. Choose Solstitium for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Lovers U for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Solstitium or Lovers U?

They last about the same: Solstitium 60/100, Lovers U 59/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Solstitium or Lovers U?

Projection is very close: Lovers U 52/100, Solstitium 50/100 for sillage.

Do Solstitium and Lovers U smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Lavender, Tarragon, Cedar and Guaiac Wood.

Is Solstitium or Lovers U better for summer or winter?

Solstitium suits evening wear; Lovers U suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Solstitium and Lovers U?

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. Lovers U has top notes of Bergamot, Ginger and Cedar, heart notes of Lavender, Violet Leaves, Tarragon and Incense, a base of Ebony, Amber and Guaiac Wood.