Splendor Solis vs Higher Energy
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
49%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Splendor Solis takes 3 of 5 categories.
Splendor SolisChoose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Higher EnergyChoose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Splendor Solis3/5
Higher Energy1/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Splendor Solis
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Splendor Solis
- Sillage & projection
- Tie
- Value for money
- Splendor Solis
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Higher Energy
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Splendor SolisLydeenHigher EnergyDiorWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.29/ 5 · 19 votes
Have 29%Had 13%Want 58%
4.04/ 5 · 1,461 votes
Have 52%Had 48%Want 0%
Category winnerSplendor SolisRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate50%Love
33%Like
17%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
12 votes · too few to score
33%Love
49%Like
7%Ok
10%Dislike
1%Hate
1,461 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevitySplendor Solis
SillageTie
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerSplendor SolisBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
amber90%
fresh spicy80%
aromatic70%
earthy60%
mossy50%
fresh spicy100%
aromatic92%
woody84%
fruity77%
sweet69%
green61%
Scent match49%Some overlap · both woody, fresh spicy and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
MandarinRed WineMint
Heart
FrankincenseCypressBlack PepperCedarJuniper Berries
Base
OakmossSmokeLabdanumPatchouliAmberAmbergrisVetiverMusk
Top
Juniper BerriesPineappleGrapefruitMelonMint
Heart
PepperNutmegIncense
Base
CedarVetiverOakmossSandalwoodMuskLabdanum
InformationalShared notesMint, 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 seasonSpring50
Summer0
Fall83
Winter100
Day50
Night100
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter16
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#32,702
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews2
Overall rank#3,715
PerfumerCarlos Viñals, Natalie Gracia-Cetto
Launched2003
Reviews89
Category winnerHigher EnergyHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotSplendor 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 …
Reviews →Higher Energy by Dior opens with an invigorating splash of chilled ruby grapefruit, sweet honeydew melon, and crushed juniper berries that instantly cuts through warm morning air. Within minutes, crisp garden mint and a subtle touch of tangy pineapple join the mix, giving the scent a bright, uplifting freshness like a…
Reviews →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 Higher Energy?
Splendor Solis takes 3 of 5 categories. Splendor Solis is rated 4.29/5 from 19 votes; Higher Energy is rated 4.04/5 from 1,461 votes. Choose Splendor Solis for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Higher Energy for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Splendor Solis or Higher Energy?
Splendor Solis lasts longest (Splendor Solis 71/100, Higher Energy 61/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Splendor Solis or Higher Energy?
Projection is very close: Splendor Solis 54/100, Higher Energy 54/100 for sillage.
Do Splendor Solis and Higher Energy smell similar?
Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Mint, Cedar, Juniper Berries and Oakmoss.
Is Splendor Solis or Higher Energy better for summer or winter?
Splendor Solis suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Splendor Solis and Higher Energy?
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. Higher Energy has top notes of Juniper Berries, Pineapple, Grapefruit and Melon, heart notes of Pepper, Nutmeg and Incense, a base of Cedar, Vetiver, Oakmoss and Sandalwood.
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