Fragrance comparison

Chic In Black vs Solace

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 8 ratings analysed

Chic In Black

PanVel

3.254 votes

Rank #62,839 VanillaFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

30%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Solace

Boadicea the Victorious

4.004 votes

Rank #54,724 FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Solace takes 3 of 3 categories.

Chic In Black
Choose it for a vanilla and fruity character. Best in fall, evening wear.
Solace
Choose it for a floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Chic In Black0/3

Solace3/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Chic In BlackPanVel

SolaceBoadicea the Victorious

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.25/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 15%Had 23%Want 62%

4.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 13%Had 4%Want 83%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

50%Like

25%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

25%Love

50%Like

25%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate56

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevitySolace

SillageSolace

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value25

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

fruity90%

white floral80%

sweet70%

powdery60%

amber50%

floral100%

citrus92%

fruity84%

aromatic77%

rose69%

white floral61%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both fruity and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

RaspberryGrapefruit

Heart2-3 hrs

JasmineHoneysuckle

Base4-6 hrs

VanillaRed AmberSandalowood

Top

GrapefruitPeachPetitgrainThymeRaspberry

Heart

Cherry BlossomRoseVioletTuberoseCloveJasmine

Base

VanillaMusk

InformationalShared notesRaspberry, Grapefruit, Jasmine and Vanilla. Durations are only published for Chic In Black, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer0

Fall100

Winter50

Day71

Night100

Spring100

Summer75

Fall50

Winter50

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Casual 34%Date 28%Work 24%Party 13%

Men0

Unisex67

Women33

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#62,839

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#54,724

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSolaceHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Chic In Black by PanVel opens with an immediate flash of tangy grapefruit paired with sweet, ripe raspberry. As the initial citrus crispness settles, the fragrance shifts into a heart of lush jasmine petals and sweet honeysuckle nectar. The base anchors the composition with warm vanilla pods, resinous red amber, and s…

Reviews →

Solace by Boadicea the Victorious opens with a burst of tart grapefruit and sweet peach, sharpened by green petitgrain and aromatic thyme. As the top notes quiet down, juicy raspberry softens into a lush heart dominated by cherry blossom, rose, and tuberose. Spicy clove and earthy violet add depth to the white floral …

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Chic In Black or Solace?

Solace takes 3 of 3 categories. Chic In Black is rated 3.25/5 from 4 votes; Solace is rated 4.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose Chic In Black for a vanilla and fruity character. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Solace for a floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Chic In Black or Solace?

Solace lasts longest (Solace 60/100, Chic In Black 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Chic In Black or Solace?

Solace projects furthest (Solace 50/100, Chic In Black 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Chic In Black and Solace smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity and white floral accords. Common notes include Raspberry, Grapefruit, Jasmine and Vanilla.

Is Chic In Black or Solace better for summer or winter?

Chic In Black suits evening wear; Solace suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Chic In Black and Solace?

Chic In Black has top notes of Raspberry and Grapefruit, heart notes of Jasmine and Honeysuckle, a base of Vanilla, Red Amber and Sandalowood. Solace has top notes of Grapefruit, Peach, Petitgrain and Thyme, heart notes of Cherry Blossom, Rose, Violet and Tuberose, a base of Vanilla and Musk.