Fragrance comparison

Solstitium vs Palo Santo Noir 黑圣木

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1 ratings analysed

1 wins

Solstitium

INSPIRITU

5.001 votes

Rank #54,135 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

Palo Santo Noir 黑圣木

Project Element 元素项目

—0 votes

Rank #74,430 SmokyLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Solstitium takes 1 of 1 categories.

Solstitium
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Palo Santo Noir 黑圣木
Choose it for a smoky and leather character.

Solstitium1/1

Palo Santo Noir 黑圣木0/1

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SolstitiumINSPIRITU

Palo Santo Noir 黑圣木Project Element 元素项目

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 4%Had 0%Want 96%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

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

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

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%

smoky100%

leather91%

woody83%

amber74%

balsamic65%

iris56%

Scent match41%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

Top20-30 mins

LeatherIncenseFigBlack PepperCade oil

Heart2-4 hrs

IrisLabdanumSandalwood

Base6-9 hrs

Guaiac WoodPalo SantoPatchouliCedarAmbergris

InformationalShared notesPalo Santo, Cedar, Patchouli and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Palo Santo Noir 黑圣木, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night100

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#54,135

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#74,430

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSolstitiumHigher 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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Palo Santo Noir by Project Element delivers a deep, campfire-warmed mix of sacred wood, rich jacket leather, and dark resinous smoke. The first spray brings a sharp burst of cracked black pepper and dark cade oil, immediately softened by sweet dried fig and temple incense. As it settles onto the skin, earthy iris and …

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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.

Do Solstitium and Palo Santo Noir 黑圣木 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and balsamic accords. Common notes include Palo Santo, Cedar, Patchouli and Sandalwood.

Is Solstitium or Palo Santo Noir 黑圣木 better for summer or winter?

Solstitium suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Solstitium and Palo Santo Noir 黑圣木?

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. Palo Santo Noir 黑圣木 has top notes of Leather, Incense, Fig and Black Pepper, heart notes of Iris, Labdanum and Sandalwood, a base of Guaiac Wood, Palo Santo, Patchouli and Cedar.