Je t'aime Jane vs Solid Black
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
47%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Solid Black takes 7 of 7 categories.
Je t'aime JaneChoose it for a white floral and amber character. Best in spring, evening wear.
Solid BlackChoose it for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Je t'aime Jane0/7
Solid Black7/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Solid Black
- 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
Je t'aime JaneBella FreudSolid BlackArabian OudWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.52/ 5 · 29 votes
Have 15%Had 8%Want 77%
4.09/ 5 · 82 votes
Have 49%Had 11%Want 40%
Category winnerSolid BlackRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate14%Love
48%Like
14%Ok
24%Dislike
0%Hate
29 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 bothwhite floral100%
amber92%
citrus84%
tuberose77%
sweet69%
woody61%
citrus100%
sweet92%
powdery84%
vanilla77%
fruity69%
white floral61%
Scent match47%Some overlap · both citrus, white floral and sweet
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Ylang-YlangBergamotMandarin OrangePeachGeranium
Heart
JasmineTuberoseOrange BlossomRoseHyacinth
Base
MyrhhPatchouliAgarwood (Oud)SandalwoodAmberVanillaOlibanumTonka Bean
Top
PeachMandarin OrangeBergamot
Heart
Orange BlossomMagnoliaRoseGeranium
Base
VanillaPralineSandalwoodMusk
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Mandarin Orange, Peach and Geranium. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer33
Fall100
Winter17
Day86
Night100
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#61,469
PerfumerBeverley Bayne, Christian Provenzano
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#25,498
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews3
Category winnerSolid BlackHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotJe t'aime Jane by Bella Freud presents a playful, bohemian floral scent profile. Built around night blooming jasmine and warm amber, it fits casual spring afternoons. The light, girlish character is balanced by a subtle base of myrrh and patchouli, making it a distinct option for those seeking a vintage-leaning floral…
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, Je t'aime Jane or Solid Black?
Solid Black takes 7 of 7 categories. Je t'aime Jane is rated 3.52/5 from 29 votes; Solid Black is rated 4.09/5 from 82 votes. Choose Je t'aime Jane for a white floral and amber character. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Solid Black for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Je t'aime Jane or Solid Black?
Solid Black lasts longest (Solid Black 78/100, Je t'aime Jane 71/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Je t'aime Jane or Solid Black?
Solid Black projects furthest (Solid Black 73/100, Je t'aime Jane 70/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Je t'aime Jane and Solid Black smell similar?
Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, white floral and sweet accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Peach and Geranium.
Is Je t'aime Jane or Solid Black better for summer or winter?
For summer, Solid Black is the stronger pick. For winter, Solid Black is the stronger pick. Je t'aime Jane suits evening wear; Solid Black suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Je t'aime Jane and Solid Black?
Je t'aime Jane has top notes of Ylang-Ylang, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Peach, heart notes of Jasmine, Tuberose, Orange Blossom and Rose, a base of Myrhh, Patchouli, Agarwood (Oud) and Sandalwood. 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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