Fragrance comparison

Allure Eau de Parfum vs Solid Black

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 28 Oct 2026 9,186 ratings analysed

Allure Eau de Parfum

Chanel

4.139,104 votes

Rank #25,716 CitrusFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

56%scent match

Closely related

6 wins

Solid Black

Arabian Oud

4.0982 votes

Rank #23,822 CitrusSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Solid Black takes 6 of 7 categories.

Allure Eau de Parfum
Choose it for a citrus and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Solid Black
Choose it for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Allure Eau de Parfum1/7

Solid Black6/7

Ratings & consensus: Allure Eau de Parfum
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

Allure Eau de ParfumChanel

Solid BlackArabian Oud

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.13/ 5 · 9,104 votes

Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%

4.09/ 5 · 82 votes

Have 49%Had 11%Want 40%

Category winnerAllure Eau de ParfumRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

42%Love

42%Like

3%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

9,104 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

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevitySolid Black

SillageSolid Black

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value43

¤ Price value59

Category winnerSolid BlackBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

floral92%

white floral84%

vanilla77%

fruity69%

woody61%

citrus100%

sweet92%

powdery84%

vanilla77%

fruity69%

white floral61%

Scent match56%Closely related · both citrus, vanilla and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Notes

PeachVanillaMandarin OrangeJasmineBergamotMagnoliaCedarOrange BlossomVetiverRosePeonyLotus

No top / heart / base split published

Top

PeachMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

Orange BlossomMagnoliaRoseGeranium

Base

VanillaPralineSandalwoodMusk

InformationalShared notesPeach, Vanilla, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot. Durations are only published for Allure Eau de Parfum, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring64

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night62

Spring71

Summer39

Fall93

Winter100

Day74

Night100

Category winnerSolid BlackMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex6

Women93

Work 33%Date 28%Casual 26%Party 14%

Men43

Unisex50

Women7

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,716

PerfumerJacques Polge

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#23,822

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerSolid BlackHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Chanel Allure Eau de Parfum centers on a golden, sunlit peach note wrapped in juicy mandarin orange and smooth bourbon vanilla. You get an immediate burst of bright citrus on initial spray, followed by a dense floral heart of jasmine and magnolia that settles into warm cedar wood. The balance here is striking. It feel…

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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.

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Allure Eau de Parfum or Solid Black?

Solid Black takes 6 of 7 categories. Allure Eau de Parfum is rated 4.13/5 from 9,104 votes; Solid Black is rated 4.09/5 from 82 votes. Choose Allure Eau de Parfum for a citrus and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in winter, 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 Eau de Parfum or Solid Black?

They last about the same: Solid Black 78/100, Allure Eau de Parfum 76/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Allure Eau de Parfum or Solid Black?

Solid Black projects furthest (Solid Black 73/100, Allure Eau de Parfum 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Allure Eau de Parfum and Solid Black smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, vanilla and white floral accords. Common notes include Peach, Vanilla, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot.

Is Allure Eau de Parfum or Solid Black better for summer or winter?

For summer, Solid Black is the stronger pick. For winter, Allure Eau de Parfum is the stronger pick. Allure Eau de Parfum suits daytime wear; Solid Black suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Allure Eau de Parfum and Solid Black?

Allure Eau de Parfum features Peach, Vanilla, Mandarin Orange, Jasmine and Bergamot. 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.