Fragrance comparison

Splendor Solis vs Nao

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 40 ratings analysed

Splendor Solis

Lydeen

4.2919 votes

Rank #32,702 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Nao

Maese Pau

4.2521 votes

Rank #17,736 AmberFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Nao takes 3 of 5 categories.

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

Splendor Solis2/5

Nao3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Splendor SolisLydeen

NaoMaese Pau

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.29/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 29%Had 13%Want 58%

4.25/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 26%Had 0%Want 74%

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

73%Love

7%Like

0%Ok

7%Dislike

13%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityNao

SillageNao

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value46

¤ Price value33

Category winnerSplendor SolisBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber90%

fresh spicy80%

aromatic70%

earthy60%

mossy50%

amber100%

fruity92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

fresh69%

green61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both amber, woody and fresh spicy

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

Notes

Indian SandalwoodAppleFrankincenseOlibanumVirginia CedarChinese CedarBlack PepperOakmossVetiverCypressResinCopal

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesFrankincense, Cypress, Black Pepper and Cedar. 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

Spring58

Summer8

Fall100

Winter92

Day64

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men38

Unisex63

Women0

Men60

Unisex33

Women7

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#32,702

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#17,736

PerfumerPablo Emanuel Locascio Poletto

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerNaoHigher 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 …

Reviews →

Pablo Emanuel Locascio Poletto based Nao on the damp cellars of Spanish wooden cargo ships. This perfume combines sour apple cider notes with sticky pine resins and black pepper. It works best during chilly autumn evenings when you want a rich, woody scent profile to cling to a heavy wool coat.

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 Nao?

Nao takes 3 of 5 categories. Splendor Solis is rated 4.29/5 from 19 votes; Nao is rated 4.25/5 from 21 votes. Choose Splendor Solis for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Nao for a amber and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Splendor Solis or Nao?

Nao lasts longest (Nao 77/100, Splendor Solis 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Splendor Solis or Nao?

Nao projects furthest (Nao 62/100, Splendor Solis 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Splendor Solis and Nao smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Frankincense, Cypress, Black Pepper and Cedar.

Is Splendor Solis or Nao better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Splendor Solis and Nao?

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. Nao features Indian Sandalwood, Apple, Frankincense, Olibanum and Virginia Cedar.