Fragrance comparison

Splendor Solis vs Winter crocus

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 23 ratings analysed

2 wins

Splendor Solis

Lydeen

4.2919 votes

Rank #32,702 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

Winter crocus

fūm

4.004 votes

Rank #57,614 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Splendor Solis takes 2 of 2 categories.

Splendor Solis
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Winter crocus
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Best in fall, evening wear.

Splendor Solis2/2

Winter crocus0/2

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Splendor Solis
Value for money: Not scored
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

Winter crocusfūm

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.29/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 29%Had 13%Want 58%

4.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 11%Had 0%Want 89%

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

50%Like

25%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

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageSplendor Solis

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value46

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber90%

fresh spicy80%

aromatic70%

earthy60%

mossy50%

amber100%

warm spicy90%

cacao80%

sweet70%

woody60%

balsamic50%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both amber and woody

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

CacaoBenzoinMyrrhLabdanumVetiverOpoponaxCardamomOakmossTobaccoPimentoFrankincenseChampaca

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesFrankincense, Oakmoss, Labdanum and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Winter crocus, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer0

Fall83

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Spring50

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day50

Night100

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#57,614

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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Winter crocus by fūm is a rich, artisanal amber perfume that captures the contrast of cold snow and deep hearth warmth. The scent opens with a lively dash of pimento and dry green cardamom, offering an initial kick before relaxing into bittersweet cacao and smooth champaca petals. As it settles onto the skin, golden l…

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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 Winter crocus?

Splendor Solis takes 2 of 2 categories. Splendor Solis is rated 4.29/5 from 19 votes; Winter crocus is rated 4.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose Splendor Solis for a woody and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Winter crocus for a amber and warm spicy character. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which projects more, Splendor Solis or Winter crocus?

Splendor Solis projects furthest (Splendor Solis 54/100, Winter crocus 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Splendor Solis and Winter crocus smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and woody accords. Common notes include Frankincense, Oakmoss, Labdanum and Vetiver.

Is Splendor Solis or Winter crocus better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Splendor Solis and Winter crocus?

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. Winter crocus features Cacao, Benzoin, Myrrh, Labdanum and Vetiver.