Fragrance comparison

Splendor Solis vs Caravaggio

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 23 ratings analysed

3 wins

Splendor Solis

Lydeen

4.2919 votes

Rank #32,702 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

58%scent match

Closely related

Caravaggio

Teone Reinthal

4.254 votes

Rank #45,051 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Splendor Solis takes 3 of 4 categories.

Splendor Solis
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Caravaggio
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Splendor Solis3/4

Caravaggio1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Splendor SolisLydeen

CaravaggioTeone Reinthal

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.29/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 29%Had 13%Want 58%

4.25/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 23%Had 0%Want 77%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

33%Like

17%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

25%Love

75%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevitySplendor Solis

SillageCaravaggio

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value46

¤ Price value25

Category winnerSplendor SolisBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber90%

fresh spicy80%

aromatic70%

earthy60%

mossy50%

woody100%

aromatic86%

amber72%

balsamic58%

musky44%

earthy30%

Scent match58%Closely related · both woody, amber and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

MandarinRed WineMint

Heart

FrankincenseCypressBlack PepperCedarJuniper Berries

Base

OakmossSmokeLabdanumPatchouliAmberAmbergrisVetiverMusk

Top

CypressItalian LemonFrankincense

Heart

AmyrisLabdanumVetiver

Base

OakmossMuskOud

InformationalShared notesFrankincense, Cypress, Oakmoss and Labdanum. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer0

Fall83

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Spring50

Summer25

Fall100

Winter75

Day33

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men38

Unisex63

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#32,702

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#45,051

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerSplendor SolisHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Splendor Solis by Lydeen opens with a sharp burst of mandarin and red wine that quickly yields to a structured heart of cypress and frankincense. This woody aromatic composition settles into a smoky, resinous base that feels grounded yet bright. It suits those who appreciate complex, outdoorsy scents for crisp autumn …

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Caravaggio by Teone Reinthal is a sharp cypress and frankincense blend designed for people who appreciate raw botanical perfumery. The fragrance wraps green herbs and deep resins around a traditional dry moss base, making it a great match for crisp autumn days when you want a grounding, dry woody scent that feels hand…

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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, Splendor Solis or Caravaggio?

Splendor Solis takes 3 of 4 categories. Splendor Solis is rated 4.29/5 from 19 votes; Caravaggio is rated 4.25/5 from 4 votes. Choose Splendor Solis for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Caravaggio for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Splendor Solis or Caravaggio?

Splendor Solis lasts longest (Splendor Solis 71/100, Caravaggio 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Splendor Solis or Caravaggio?

Caravaggio projects furthest (Caravaggio 100/100, Splendor Solis 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Splendor Solis and Caravaggio smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and aromatic accords. Common notes include Frankincense, Cypress, Oakmoss and Labdanum.

Is Splendor Solis or Caravaggio better for summer or winter?

Splendor Solis suits evening wear; Caravaggio suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Splendor Solis and Caravaggio?

Splendor Solis has top notes of Mandarin, Red Wine and Mint, heart notes of Frankincense, Cypress, Black Pepper and Cedar, a base of Oakmoss, Smoke, Labdanum and Patchouli. Caravaggio has top notes of Cypress, Italian Lemon and Frankincense, heart notes of Amyris, Labdanum and Vetiver, a base of Oakmoss, Musk and Oud.