Fragrance comparison

Arve vs Sergio Soldano Black

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 173 ratings analysed

3 wins

Arve

4.4048 votes

Rank #9,599 WoodyAmber

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45%scent match

Some overlap

Sergio Soldano Black

Sergio Soldano

4.11125 votes

Rank #4,520 AromaticWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Arve takes 3 of 5 categories.

Arve
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Sergio Soldano Black
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Arve3/5

Sergio Soldano Black2/5

Ratings & consensus: Arve
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Arve
Sillage & projection: Arve
Value for money: Sergio Soldano Black
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Sergio Soldano Black

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

ArveArve

Sergio Soldano BlackSergio Soldano

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.40/ 5 · 48 votes

Have 47%Had 5%Want 47%

4.11/ 5 · 125 votes

Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%

Category winnerArveRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

48%Love

36%Like

10%Ok

4%Dislike

1%Hate

77 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityArve

SillageArve

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value64

¤ Price value89

Category winnerSergio Soldano BlackBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

musky69%

green61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

citrus84%

fresh spicy77%

earthy69%

mossy61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Pine TreeArtemisiaCeylon CinnamonLavender

Heart

Fig LeafCedarNutmegResins

Base

OakmossAmberSuedeCashmere Musk

Top

GrapefruitAldehydesArtemisiaMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

Pine TreeLemonLavenderCarnationGeraniumJasmine

Base

OakmossVetiverCedarMuskPatchouliAmberTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesPine Tree, Artemisia, Lavender and Cedar. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring75

Summer100

Fall75

Winter50

Day100

Night33

Spring100

Summer87

Fall89

Winter49

Day100

Night48

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex67

Women0

Men96

Unisex4

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,599

PerfumerAndreas Wilhelm

Launched—

Reviews23

Overall rank#4,520

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews43

Category winnerSergio Soldano BlackHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Arve is a dry, forested woody scent built around stone pine, soft spice, moss, and suede. It opens green and aromatic, then settles into resin, cedar, and a smooth amber-musk base that feels calm rather than loud. It suits wearers who enjoy pine-forward fragrances with an earthy, slightly powdery finish. The overall c…

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Sergio Soldano Black is a bold, chypre fragrance for men that opens with sharp grapefruit and aldehydes. It settles into a woody, mossy heart defined by pine and lavender. Released in 1985, this scent remains a sharp, classic choice for anyone who appreciates traditional, energetic Italian perfumery that performs well…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Arve or Sergio Soldano Black?

Arve takes 3 of 5 categories. Arve is rated 4.40/5 from 48 votes; Sergio Soldano Black is rated 4.11/5 from 125 votes. Choose Arve for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Sergio Soldano Black for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Arve or Sergio Soldano Black?

Arve lasts longest (Arve 78/100, Sergio Soldano Black 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Arve or Sergio Soldano Black?

Arve projects furthest (Arve 63/100, Sergio Soldano Black 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Arve and Sergio Soldano Black smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Pine Tree, Artemisia, Lavender and Cedar.

Is Arve or Sergio Soldano Black better for summer or winter?

Arve suits daytime wear; Sergio Soldano Black suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Arve and Sergio Soldano Black?

Arve has top notes of Pine Tree, Artemisia, Ceylon Cinnamon and Lavender, heart notes of Fig Leaf, Cedar, Nutmeg and Resins, a base of Oakmoss, Amber, Suede and Cashmere Musk. Sergio Soldano Black has top notes of Grapefruit, Aldehydes, Artemisia and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Pine Tree, Lemon, Lavender and Carnation, a base of Oakmoss, Vetiver, Cedar and Musk.