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eneniavutrata – :
There’s oud in this?!??! I’m shocked, because normally oud is not a note that performs well on my skin. Manor is probably my second favorite Solstice scent (after Rose Mallow Cream). It actually reminds me of Givenchy Organza Indecence, or the drydown of Dior Addict. I applied Addict yesterday to compare, and after the florals wear off, Addict and Manor are very similar. Not exact, but the spicy, autumnal vibe is the same with both. I like it.
destr456 – :
Smoky wood and edible vanilla. A bit of a high alcohol/Gaiac feel first on, but that lovely almost pudding vanilla is great, with a touch of proper firewood. This is one of favorite smoked vanillas. If you like your vanilla less sweet and more nuanced, this is a good one to try, and her prices and quality are great.
Vasilina – :
This is the real MVP woody vanilla. If Memoirs of a Trespasser or By The Fireplace just didn’t quite do it for you, give Manor a shot.
anna(sany) – :
Manor is one of the best oud-Vanilla combos I have tried, and right up on the top of my woodsy Vanilla list. Keep in mind the vanilla is just a background tease the Woodsy notes are the main event here. This one leans more towards masculine and lasts forever on my skin. Can still smell it after a shower. Solstice Scents keeps impressing me with their quality and performance.
EgLet – :
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.
axoleeverett – :
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.
kramarr – :
For the theme, this is innocuous and devoid of some of that omnipresent aroma you might smell from an actual manor such as dampness and mustiness. It would’ve been cool to translate those accords into this mixture. There’s some detectable “Manor” in the ingredients for sure. It has a strong showing of the medieval/antiquated past and the modernity of the present. The combination of agarwood and musk parallels the stench of old wooden floors. The addition of vanilla gives Manor the proper refurbishing for mass appeal. Without sullying, if this is a Manor then Oud Alif is the Biltmore(Oud Alif is so so underrated). Both fragrances are structured similarly. Manor sits very close to the skin and for that reason, it will bode well for you layering types. Instead of avoiding that last house on the left, you might wanna check it out.
Pak1tO911 – :
I don’t really write reviews anymore unless I’m really feeling the vibes. Solstice Scents is a house I’m more than happy raving about. This is for the oil version.
Manor is a masterpiece of the indie parfumerie world. Why? Not because it is absolutely groundbreaking, weirder than anything you’ve ever smelled before or totally (pretentiously) obscure… No. From experience, I know that all these characteristics are appealing to the niche lover but not always functional… I have so many weird niche scents that are totally unwearable to me. What I love about SS Manor is that while it is definitely dark, comforting and moody, (even Angela’s straight up gourmands have a touch of the darkness) it is also EXTREMELY wearable and insanely strong/long lasting. It smells like expensive niche and the quality is superb at equally superb value.
There is a relatively strong woodsy vanilla base to it so you do have to love vanilla, but it is not a sugary vanilla. More of a vanilla absolute (if you’ve smelled vanilla absolute, it doesn’t smell edible). The oud is westernized, in case you’re afraid of oud (like me) or only wear hardcore evil eastern oud (this is not it, be warned). Just a very effective, beautiful vanilla/wood/musk. The musk is not “clean” like laundry… more like “skin musk”. It’s really sexy, imho. I’m imagining this being a perfect signature for all genders of the goth or metal scene. I am thinking of a few others in the same “family”… Olympic Orchids Woodcut, Rania J. Ambre Loup, Slumberhouse Ore and also maybe Diptyque Volutes but only in its solid form.
The best customer service and presentation of the indie world as far as I am concern. I love SS in a way that is almost obscene. I’m obsessed with all of it! An affordable sample pack is the way to go at first and if you like atmospheric scents, you gotta try the Town of Foxcroft scents!
FlemyNelo – :
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.
Dellka – :
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.