Fragrance comparison

Splendor Solis vs Hepster

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 158 ratings analysed

Splendor Solis

Lydeen

4.2919 votes

Rank #32,702 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Hepster

Annette Neuffer

3.93139 votes

Rank #2,651 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Hepster takes 4 of 5 categories.

Splendor Solis
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in winter, evening wear.
Hepster
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Splendor Solis1/5

Hepster4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Splendor SolisLydeen

HepsterAnnette Neuffer

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.29/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 29%Had 13%Want 58%

3.93/ 5 · 139 votes

Have 22%Had 10%Want 69%

Category winnerSplendor SolisRating 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

41%Love

18%Like

18%Ok

24%Dislike

0%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityHepster

SillageHepster

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value46

¤ Price value60

Category winnerHepsterBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber90%

fresh spicy80%

aromatic70%

earthy60%

mossy50%

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

citrus77%

balsamic69%

earthy61%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both woody, fresh spicy 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

LimeBitter OrangeBergamotJuniper BerriesNutmegRosemaryBlack Pepper

Heart

Silver FirLavenderGeraniumOrris RootTunisian Orange Blossom

Base

Mastic or LentisqueOakmossCedarHyraxVetiverSandalwoodLabdanumOlibanum

InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, Cedar, Juniper Berries and Oakmoss. 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

Spring100

Summer20

Fall100

Winter40

Day100

Night25

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men38

Unisex63

Women0

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#32,702

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#2,651

PerfumerAnnette Neuffer

Launched—

Reviews69

Category winnerHepsterHigher 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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Hepster is a green, resinous chypre with a sharp citrus and juniper opening, a piney lavender heart, and a mossy, balsamic woods base. The strongest wearer feedback frames it as an original, well-built take on deep pine fragrances, with lavender pulling it toward fougere territory. It suits people who enjoy crisp herb…

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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 Hepster?

Hepster takes 4 of 5 categories. Splendor Solis is rated 4.29/5 from 19 votes; Hepster is rated 3.93/5 from 139 votes. Choose Splendor Solis for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Hepster for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Splendor Solis or Hepster?

Hepster lasts longest (Hepster 84/100, Splendor Solis 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Splendor Solis or Hepster?

Hepster projects furthest (Hepster 73/100, Splendor Solis 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Splendor Solis and Hepster smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Cedar, Juniper Berries and Oakmoss.

Is Splendor Solis or Hepster better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Splendor Solis and Hepster?

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. Hepster has top notes of Lime, Bitter Orange, Bergamot and Juniper Berries, heart notes of Silver Fir, Lavender, Geranium and Orris Root, a base of Mastic or Lentisque, Oakmoss, Cedar and Hyrax.