Eau de Parfum
Created in Unknown

High Noon Solstice Scents

Unisex
Eau de Parfum
Year: Unknown
Moderate
Sillage
Good
Longevity
Fall
Best Season
Casual
Best For

Fragrance Story

High Noon by Solstice Scents is a Chypre fragrance for women and men. The nose behind this fragrance is Angela St.John.

Composition Profile

woody 100%
leather 85%
smoky 70%
whiskey 60%
sand 50%
animalic 40%
musky 35%
tobacco 30%
warm spicy 25%
sweet 20%

About the Perfumer

Painting That Reflects High Noon Solstice Scents

The Demon Seated by Mikhail Vrubel

The Demon Seated by Mikhail Vrubel, 1890

This evocative painting captures the complex, mysterious aura of the fragrance. The rich textures and contemplative mood mirror the fragrance's depth and striking presence, while the bold use of color reflects its distinctive character.

Classic Song That Matches High Noon Solstice Scents

Song album cover

"Rhapsody in Blue" by George Gershwin, 1924

Like High Noon Solstice Scents, Gershwin's masterpiece seamlessly blends contrasting elements into a harmonious whole. The composition's elegant transitions between dynamic and serene passages mirror the fragrance's evolution on skin. Just as this scent brings together traditional and modern elements, "Rhapsody in Blue" merges classical structure with jazz improvisation, creating something sophisticated yet accessible—an auditory parallel to this fragrance's olfactory journey.

Fragrance Notes

All Notes

The complete scent profile

Woodsy Notes
Leather
Sand
Whiskey
Tobacco
Musk
gunpowder
Hay
Spices
Amber
Skin
Unique Character

High Noon Solstice Scents by Solstice Scents offers a distinctive olfactory experience that stands out from other fragrances in its category.

Artisanal Creation

Crafted with the finest ingredients and a blend of traditional and modern perfumery techniques, this fragrance represents the pinnacle of the perfumer's art.

Signature Style

High Noon Solstice Scents embodies the distinctive style of Solstice Scents while adding a unique chapter to their fragrance portfolio.

Character Profile

High Noon Solstice Scents is Ideal For

The High Noon Wanderer: A Portrait of the Explorer Archetype

The Essence of Their Being

The one who chooses High Noon Solstice Scents is not merely drawn to fragrance—they seek an experience. The scent, with its sun-baked leather, dry grasses, and faint whispers of gunpowder and salt, evokes a landscape both vast and intimate. This person is an Explorer, an archetype defined by their relentless pursuit of freedom, novelty, and the uncharted. They are not content with the well-trodden path; they crave the horizon, the moment just before dusk when the world feels poised between revelation and mystery.

Their life is a series of departures and arrivals, never fully settled but never truly lost. They move through the world with a quiet confidence, as if they alone understand the secret rhythm of time—the way the sun lingers at noon before surrendering to the afternoon.

Tastes & Style: The Aesthetic of the Open Road

Their tastes are tactile, raw, and unpretentious. They prefer textures that tell stories: worn leather boots, linen shirts softened by years of wear, silver jewelry tarnished by salt and wind. Their home, if they have one, is a curated collection of found objects—antique maps, sun-bleached bones, a rusted railroad spike repurposed as a paperweight.

Music for them is folk-blues or desert rock, the kind that hums with the heat of an empty highway. They read Cormac McCarthy and Rebecca Solnit, books where the landscape is as much a character as the people. Their philosophy is simple: Movement is meaning. Stagnation is a kind of death.

Philosophy & Values: The Freedom to Roam

They believe in the sovereignty of the individual, in the right to wander without apology. Rules are suggestions, boundaries are negotiable. Their moral code is self-determined—they answer to no one but their own sense of integrity. This can make them fiercely loyal to those they love, but also frustratingly elusive.

They value authenticity above all else. Pretense disgusts them; they have no patience for social games or hollow pleasantries. If they stay in a conversation, it is because they find something real in it. Otherwise, they will vanish like smoke.

Relationships: Intimacy Without Possession

They love deeply but fleetingly. Their relationships are intense, marked by long nights of whiskey and confession, but they resist permanence. They are not cruel—they simply cannot promise what they cannot give. To cage them is to kill the very thing you love about them.

Their closest bonds are with those who understand their need for space. These rare companions are fellow wanderers, people who do not demand explanations when they disappear for weeks at a time. Their love is not possessive; it is an open hand, not a closed fist.

The Shadow: The Exile Within

But the Explorer is not without their darkness. Their relentless motion can become avoidance—an unwillingness to face the deeper wounds that drive them. They mistake movement for growth, believing that if they keep walking, they will outpace their own ghosts.

There is a loneliness in them, though they would never name it. The road is their sanctuary, but also their exile. They may wake one day to find that all their stories are of places, not people, and wonder if they have traded depth for distance.

The Balance: Between Horizon and Home

The true challenge for this person is not in the leaving, but in the staying. To know when to rest, when to let the world come to them instead of chasing it. The scent of High Noon lingers because it is not just about movement—it is about the pause, the stillness before the next step.

If they can learn this, they become not just a wanderer, but a guide—one who has seen enough to know where the real treasures lie. Not in the next town, but in the quiet moments between departures.

Pros

  • Exceptional longevity that lasts throughout the day
  • Complex evolution offers a rewarding sensory journey
  • Versatile enough for various occasions and seasons
  • Unique composition stands out from mainstream fragrances
  • High-quality ingredients ensure a premium experience

Cons

  • May be too intense for casual everyday wear
  • Higher price point reflects premium positioning
  • Bold projection might be overwhelming in close quarters
  • Certain notes may polarize some noses
  • Not ideal for those who prefer subtle, skin-close scents

Fictional Characters Who Would Wear This

👔

Harvey Specter

from "Suits"

Confident, polished, and always in control – this scent matches his sophisticated persona.

🕶️

James Bond

from "007 Series"

Elegant yet dangerous, with a complex character that unfolds over time, just like the fragrance.

👑

Daenerys Targaryen

from "Game of Thrones"

Commands attention with a powerful presence that balances fiery intensity and regal grace.

🧠

Sherlock Holmes

from "Sherlock Holmes"

Appreciates complexity and nuance, with a distinctive signature that's easily recognized.

💼

Miranda Priestly

from "The Devil Wears Prada"

Exudes authority and refined taste, with an unapologetic boldness that demands respect.