The Solid Earth vs Gueule de Bois
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
33%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
The Solid Earth takes 3 of 5 categories.
The Solid EarthChoose it for a woody and patchouli character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Gueule de BoisChoose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
The Solid Earth3/5
Gueule de Bois2/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Gueule de Bois
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- The Solid Earth
- Sillage & projection
- The Solid Earth
- Value for money
- The Solid Earth
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Gueule de Bois
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
The Solid EarthWalden PerfumesGueule de BoisVersatile ParisWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.38/ 5 · 13 votes
Have 61%Had 6%Want 33%
4.09/ 5 · 194 votes
Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%
Category winnerGueule de BoisRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate15%Love
38%Like
15%Ok
31%Dislike
0%Hate
13 votes · too few to score
42%Love
35%Like
15%Ok
6%Dislike
2%Hate
194 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityThe Solid Earth
SillageThe Solid Earth
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerThe Solid EarthBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
patchouli86%
earthy72%
aromatic58%
warm spicy44%
balsamic30%
woody100%
warm spicy92%
rum84%
balsamic77%
amber69%
sweet61%
Scent match33%Clearly different · both woody, warm spicy and balsamic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Petitgrain Paraguay
Heart
PatchouliPalisander RosewoodBlack Pepper
Base
VetiverAmyris
Top
RumCinnamonPink PepperBlack Pepper
Heart
AmyrisRose OxideDamasconeAldehydes
Base
Guaiac WoodIncenseSandalwoodVanillaTobaccoLicoriceCoumarinAmber
InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper and Amyris. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring83
Summer17
Fall100
Winter83
Day100
Night60
Spring24
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
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#60,731
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Overall rank#9,280
PerfumerAmelie Bourgeois
Launched—
Reviews27
Category winnerGueule de BoisHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotThe Solid Earth opens with a sharp burst of Petitgrain Paraguay, bringing a bitter green citrus foliage snap straight out of the bottle. Within minutes, the foliage note softens as dark patchouli oil and crushed black pepper rise from beneath. Palissander rosewood adds a muted woody warmth to the mid, keeping the spic…
Reviews →Gueule de Bois by Versatile Paris bottles the sweet, messy aftermath of a wild night. This perfume oil relies on a rich splash of rum and warm cinnamon to mimic the dizzying warmth of a hangover. It settles quickly into a dry, woody skin scent that feels cozy during cold winter nights, blending dark tobacco with cozy …
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, The Solid Earth or Gueule de Bois?
The Solid Earth takes 3 of 5 categories. The Solid Earth is rated 3.38/5 from 13 votes; Gueule de Bois is rated 4.09/5 from 194 votes. Choose The Solid Earth for a woody and patchouli character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Gueule de Bois for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, The Solid Earth or Gueule de Bois?
The Solid Earth lasts longest (The Solid Earth 76/100, Gueule de Bois 58/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, The Solid Earth or Gueule de Bois?
The Solid Earth projects furthest (The Solid Earth 69/100, Gueule de Bois 40/100), based on community performance votes.
Do The Solid Earth and Gueule de Bois smell similar?
Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and balsamic accords. Common notes include Black Pepper and Amyris.
Is The Solid Earth or Gueule de Bois better for summer or winter?
The Solid Earth suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in The Solid Earth and Gueule de Bois?
The Solid Earth has top notes of Petitgrain Paraguay, heart notes of Patchouli, Palisander Rosewood and Black Pepper, a base of Vetiver and Amyris. Gueule de Bois has top notes of Rum, Cinnamon, Pink Pepper and Black Pepper, heart notes of Amyris, Rose Oxide, Damascone and Aldehydes, a base of Guaiac Wood, Incense, Sandalwood and Vanilla.
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