Manor

I have recently obtained bottles of both the Eau de parfum & the parfum extrait of Manor, by Solstice Scents. Amazed by another devastatingly gorgeous & mysterious fragrance from this house! It smells of excessive wealth...like a millionaire.. Before I begin my review, I would like to preface it by stating that the above listed notes are not an accurate representation of this fragrance ...,and that there is much much more to it than those few notes. If the theme of this fragrance was to be an olfactory depiction of a Manor house, the Perfumer has been very successful in making that happen... The Wood accords used in this fragrance are outstanding and are very reminiscent of aged hardwood flooring, and well preserved luxurious wooden furniture upholstered with leather. One of the notes present, but not mentioned is leather, and it lends itself well to the overall appeal and theme of the scent. Another note present ,but not mentioned is the smoke note. It’s what gives this fragrance the real Manor house feel.....and I’m surprised Fragrantica missed that one. It’s a major part of the fragrance.. It’s *NOT* the ‘barbecue’ or ‘ashtray’ note in a lot of smoky fragrances....it’s a smooth, realistic smoke note. It’s that beautifully eerie smoke note that is somewhat of their signature. The Woody/Smoky/Vanilla accords amalgamate to a fantastic fragrance, but its mysterious-ness is pure sorcery. I have ordered and re-ordered this fragrance because I enjoy it so very much..and will continue to for as long as it’s available! THE VERDICT: MASTERPIECE!

Comforting and regal. This isn't a haunted, dilapidated manor - this is a royal palace. Upon first application I get a lot of woods, then it nestles down gradually into a musky and sophisticated vanilla. The dry down reminds me a LOT of the signature base of a certain historic French perfume line starting with a G. It lasts for ages on me, and I do keep wanting to smell my wrist. As comforting as it is though, I usually like a more challenging and distinct perfume. This isn't as atmospheric as Solstice Scents usually tend to be, but if you're looking for an incredibly long-wearing, unisex, warm scent that everyone in the office will like, this is a solid choice. *Edit*: I sure wish Manor Fire was listed on Fragrantica, cause that one to me adds just enough to Manor with its smoky, resinous notes that it puts Manor Fire into "must have" territory. It's stronger and more unique, so if you like Manor but find it a bit 'safe', go for Manor Fire.

I discovered Solstice Scents in fall of last year. Manor was one of the first samples I received. Honestly, I was not feeling it at first. But I found myself trying it a few days in a row. It was the dry down that got me. I was coming home from work trying to figure out what I had gotten into that smelled so good on me. It was Manor that I forgot I was wearing. The dry down actually reminds me of Wonderoud by CDG. It starts with a mustiness. Almost unsettling, as if you barged into an abandoned house not knowing what to expect. The comforting vanilla then lures you in even further. The oud and sandalwood show up making it more intriguing. I get an almost berry or fruity undertone as well. I first used this in fall and winter and thought it would only do well in the cold months. I wore it last week when it was in the mid 80s and it was just as great. Never became cloying or overwhelming. Super easy to wear anytime.

Manor has that distinctive "homemade" smell that all SS scents have (at least all the ones I've tried). I don't actually think that is a bad thing. I've enjoyed a few others (Chiffon and Astral Temple) and very much not enjoyed others. Manor, like Astral Temple, is incense-y and deep. The difference between the two for me is the vanilla and the comfort aspect of the dry down that I love. Manor reminds me of a new age bookshop in my hometown in the 90s - incense cones and "musk" and "amber" oils and old books along with that musty smell of pot? Mold? I'm not sure. But Manor is a more elevated scent with a nicer vibe. The oud is soft. The vanilla is faint and warm. Lovely!

A gorgeous woodsy, dark vanilla scent with just the right touch of smoke and sweetness. This fragrance is truly unisex; I can see it being attractive on anyone. It's perfect for cool fall weather, and I personally don't think I would wear it during the warmer months. For me, this scent brings to mind old books and libraries, which I absolutely adore. I was a bit nervous for the "dust" mentioned in the scent description, but ultimately don't find the scent to be excessively dusty or dry. I might need to splurge for a full bottle!

HYPNOTIC, ADDICTIVE, ETHEREAL & BEAUTIFULLY DARK, but not pitch black. The Vague "Woody notes" idk what combo they're using ( I detect some sandalwood). But, this is gorgeous. I don't typically like wood notes. But, this is really nice. I would have to say, at least on me. The pyramid notes by vote are accurate. Woody, Natural Vanilla, Airy White Musc, and Oud

I'm getting patchouli??? This is deep, sweet, thick, sexy, delicious, woody, herbal. I love it. I had just gotten Loree Rodkin Gothic 1, and i was sad about it i wanted it to be dense and thick like this, it was returned. I remembered that i had gotten this oil a while ago, pulled it out and it totally hit the spot that i wanted the Gothic 1 to hit.

Welcome to the manor After applying from a beautiful dabber, the scent comes a natural blast of semi sweet smoky vanilla dessert then reveals smoke and woods like a comfy fireplace, very natural, relaxing and a bit muscular reminds me a bit of kerosene broken theories, it comes also in eau de parfum. I’ll be hanging out by the library. :)

This was like THE fragrance discovery of 2016 for me, and my love affair has definitely carried over into 2017. I would describe this scent as the richest of vanilla bean extracts mingled with freshly sawed lumber. Heaven! It has a strong sillage that radiates out from the body and lasts for a good 8+ hours.

After Molecule 01 & 02, this is my #1 favorite layering scent. It has a very smooth semi-dark oud, vague woody notes, a soft non-foody vanilla, and some musk in the background. Easy to wear, pair, and very comforting. Staple.

Another excellent vanilla-woods blend from this house, who seems to be particularly great at the gourmand notes (at least, with my chemistry). This one initially has a caramel-like woodsiness that reminded me somewhat of a Burberry I once sampled (Brit, I think), but this one stays natural-smelling, all polished wood and toasty brown sugar, while the Burberry went plastic on me. Manor settles into something more mysterious, with the oud peeking out, but just barely--this certainly isn't an oud scent that screeches the wood at you. Which I appreciate! Another I could see myself wearing a lot.

This is my go to cold weather fragrance. I work in outside sales, so during the winter I'm in and out of buildings and usually keep my scarf on as I drop off samples and consult with clients quickly before moving on to another location. Manor's vanilla/oud notes are so comforting when I'm running around in the cold. It reminds me of being indoors, snuggled under a big fluffy blanket with a good book. The vanilla is sweet, but not very foody. Just soft and comforting.

People keep saying "oud," and I don't smell oud. I do smell wood, but not oud. I didn't think I'd like this, but I do. I don't normally care for this profile, but it is a nice, sweet woody vanilla musk, with a dry, paper aspect thrown in. Warm and cold at the same time. Very pleasant, very comforting. I prefer intimate scents, and this sits close to the skin. If you like to announce your presence with your fragrance, this isn't for you.

I like it but the sweetness of the vanilla boarders on like a caramel popcorn kinda scent thats a bit too sweet for me to want to wear it often, though I do think it smells good. The dusty oud does well to balance the sweetness. The woody powdery aspect is extremelyyyy nice, but i cant stand a deep gourmand smell at all so i am quite biased :P (edit:) while it settles on the skin the sweetness does relax, very old manor-y :)

Tamed oud flanked by something vaguely vanillic and something vaguely woody. I have smelled similar things before in my attempts to find a perfume that smells like salmiac. Mancera Aoud Black Candy, maybe? Definitely gives me somewhat of a liquoricey vibe at least. I would have liked more dampness and mossiness for this to be deserving of the name "Manor", though the premise is certainly there.

Manor is a soft scent that lasts quite long, especially on clothes - much like Solstice Scent's other fragrances as well. It smells very much like vanilla and might remind you of a pumpkin pie in the autumn with vanilla and cinnamon. The woodsy notes are more subtle and you really have to smell it for a few minutes to notice them. Definitely delicious on men and alluringly seductive for women!

This is a great atmospheric fragrance. It really does smell like an old, dusty manor AT FIRST.. but if you give it some time a sweet, woody vanilla emerges and it takes center stage. My partner wore this and I loved that woodsy vanilla projection on him. This is such a comforting scent too and great for colder weather.

Manor honestly does not really come out on my skin. I really love the smell in the bottle but its never amped up on me at all. I might pair it with my bottle of Manor Fire and see how that goes. It's such a beautiful scent, very comforting but also a bit whimsical and mysterious just like an atmospheric old manor!

Smells very woody with a bit of vanilla. If you want the same scent line up with more vanilla and less wood, try Something Wild from Derek Lam. This definitely does not smell bad, but it by no means blew me away. It's a bit masculine, too.

this is an exact dupe of harvest mouse from zoologist!!