Fragrance comparison

Solstitium vs Mystic Scent

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 9 ratings analysed

Solstitium

INSPIRITU

5.001 votes

Rank #54,135 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Mystic Scent

Cigar

4.008 votes

Rank #49,496 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mystic Scent takes 2 of 3 categories.

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

Solstitium1/3

Mystic Scent2/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SolstitiumINSPIRITU

Mystic ScentCigar

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 4%Had 0%Want 96%

4.00/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 16%Had 24%Want 61%

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

25%Love

63%Like

0%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevitySolstitium

SillageMystic Scent

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value50

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%

balsamic84%

smoky77%

warm spicy69%

tobacco61%

Scent match53%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 to 30 minutes

GrapefruitPink PepperelemiLemonTangerine

Heart2 to 3 hours

IncenseOlibanumTobaccoGuaiac Wood

Base3 to 5 hours

PatchouliAgarwood (Oud)AmberLabdanumBourbon VanillaAmyrisMusk

InformationalShared notesPink Pepper, Amyris, Patchouli and Guaiac Wood. Durations are only published for Mystic Scent, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Spring20

Summer20

Fall100

Winter80

Day25

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#49,496

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerMystic ScentHigher 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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Mystic Scent by Cigar delivers a dark, resinous woody profile wrapped in sharp citrus and dry smoke. It opens with an immediate burst of grapefruit, lemon, and tangerine paired with the pepperiness of pink pepper and elemi resin. The initial brightness gives way quickly to a dense core of incense, olibanum, tobacco, a…

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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 Mystic Scent?

Mystic Scent takes 2 of 3 categories. Solstitium is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Mystic Scent is rated 4.00/5 from 8 votes. Choose Solstitium for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Mystic Scent for a amber and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Solstitium or Mystic Scent?

Solstitium lasts longest (Solstitium 60/100, Mystic Scent 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Solstitium or Mystic Scent?

Mystic Scent projects furthest (Mystic Scent 55/100, Solstitium 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Solstitium and Mystic Scent smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and balsamic accords. Common notes include Pink Pepper, Amyris, Patchouli and Guaiac Wood.

Is Solstitium or Mystic Scent better for summer or winter?

Solstitium suits evening wear; Mystic Scent suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Solstitium and Mystic Scent?

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. Mystic Scent has top notes of Grapefruit, Pink Pepper, elemi and Lemon, heart notes of Incense, Olibanum, Tobacco and Guaiac Wood, a base of Patchouli, Agarwood (Oud), Amber and Labdanum.