Allure vs Solid Black
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
51%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Solid Black takes 6 of 7 categories.
AllureChoose it for a citrus and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Solid BlackChoose it for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Allure1/7
Solid Black6/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Allure
- Community sentiment
- Solid Black
- Longevity
- Solid Black
- Sillage & projection
- Solid Black
- Value for money
- Solid Black
- Versatility
- Solid Black
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Solid Black
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
AllureChanelSolid BlackArabian OudWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.07/ 5 · 5,999 votes
Have 56%Had 44%Want 0%
4.09/ 5 · 82 votes
Have 49%Had 11%Want 40%
Category winnerAllureRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate39%Love
44%Like
3%Ok
13%Dislike
1%Hate
5,999 votes
61%Love
25%Like
10%Ok
4%Dislike
0%Hate
71 votes
Category winnerSolid BlackMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevitySolid Black
SillageSolid Black
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerSolid BlackBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
floral92%
white floral84%
fruity77%
vanilla69%
fresh61%
citrus100%
sweet92%
powdery84%
vanilla77%
fruity69%
white floral61%
Scent match51%Some overlap · both citrus, fruity and vanilla
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
LemonMandarin OrangePeachPassionfruitBergamot
Heart2-4 hrs
HoneysuckleJasmineMagnoliaFreesiaWater LilyOrange BlossomPeonyMay Rose
Base6-8+ hrs
VanillaSandalwoodAmberVetiverPatchouli
Top
PeachMandarin OrangeBergamot
Heart
Orange BlossomMagnoliaRoseGeranium
Base
VanillaPralineSandalwoodMusk
InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Peach, Bergamot and Magnolia. Durations are only published for Allure, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter93
Day100
Night62
Spring71
Summer39
Fall93
Winter100
Day74
Night100
Category winnerSolid BlackMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#27,609
PerfumerJacques Polge
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#25,498
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews3
Category winnerSolid BlackHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotChanel Allure strips away the loud aldehydes of older house classics in favor of bright fruit and radiant florals. Spray it on and the mandarin orange flashes immediately. It is crisp. Juicy white peach arrives seconds later, rounded by honeysuckle and water lily that keep the heart dewy rather than syrupy. As the hou…
Reviews →Solid Black opens with a bright mix of peach, mandarin and bergamot, then settles into soft florals over a sweet vanilla, praline and musk base. It reads smooth, powdery and slightly creamy rather than dark or heavy. If you like citrus-fruity openings with a warm, sweet dry down, this is an easy one to sample.
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, Allure or Solid Black?
Solid Black takes 6 of 7 categories. Allure is rated 4.07/5 from 5,999 votes; Solid Black is rated 4.09/5 from 82 votes. Choose Allure for a citrus and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Solid Black for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Allure or Solid Black?
Solid Black lasts longest (Solid Black 78/100, Allure 73/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Allure or Solid Black?
Solid Black projects furthest (Solid Black 73/100, Allure 65/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Allure and Solid Black smell similar?
Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fruity and vanilla accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Peach, Bergamot and Magnolia.
Is Allure or Solid Black better for summer or winter?
For summer, Solid Black is the stronger pick. For winter, Solid Black is the stronger pick. Allure suits daytime wear; Solid Black suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Allure and Solid Black?
Allure has top notes of Lemon, Mandarin Orange, Peach and Passionfruit, heart notes of Honeysuckle, Jasmine, Magnolia and Freesia, a base of Vanilla, Sandalwood, Amber and Vetiver. Solid Black has top notes of Peach, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Magnolia, Rose and Geranium, a base of Vanilla, Praline, Sandalwood and Musk.
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