Fragrance comparison

Nordic Light vs Solid Black

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 146 ratings analysed

Nordic Light

Clean

3.7364 votes

Rank #40,647 WoodyCitrus

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58%scent match

Closely related

7 wins

Solid Black

Arabian Oud

4.0982 votes

Rank #23,919 CitrusSweet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Solid Black takes 7 of 7 categories.

Nordic Light
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Solid Black
Choose it for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Nordic Light0/7

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

Nordic LightClean

Solid BlackArabian Oud

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.73/ 5 · 64 votes

Have 32%Had 7%Want 62%

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 hate

30%Love

39%Like

13%Ok

13%Dislike

6%Hate

64 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

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevitySolid Black

SillageSolid Black

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value55

¤ Price value59

Category winnerSolid BlackBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

citrus92%

white floral84%

sweet77%

powdery69%

floral61%

citrus100%

sweet92%

powdery84%

vanilla77%

fruity69%

white floral61%

Scent match58%Closely related · both citrus, sweet and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

BergamotMandarin OrangeOrange

Heart1 to 2 hours

LilyMagnoliaVanilla Orchid

Base2 to 4 hours

SandalwoodPralineVanilla

Top

PeachMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

Orange BlossomMagnoliaRoseGeranium

Base

VanillaPralineSandalwoodMusk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Mandarin Orange, Magnolia and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Nordic Light, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring65

Summer35

Fall100

Winter85

Day100

Night37

Spring71

Summer39

Fall93

Winter100

Day74

Night100

Category winnerSolid BlackMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men8

Unisex51

Women41

Men43

Unisex50

Women7

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#40,647

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#23,919

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerSolid BlackHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Nordic Light by Clean opens with a bright splash of citrus, pairing sweet orange and mandarin orange with tart bergamot. The bright opening softens quickly into a gentle floral core where creamy magnolia, lily, and vanilla orchid create a light, powdery texture. As it settles, the fragrance warms into a soft base of c…

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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, Nordic Light or Solid Black?

Solid Black takes 7 of 7 categories. Nordic Light is rated 3.73/5 from 64 votes; Solid Black is rated 4.09/5 from 82 votes. Choose Nordic Light for a woody and citrus character. Best in fall, daytime 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, Nordic Light or Solid Black?

Solid Black lasts longest (Solid Black 78/100, Nordic Light 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Nordic Light or Solid Black?

Solid Black projects furthest (Solid Black 73/100, Nordic Light 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Nordic Light and Solid Black smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, sweet and powdery accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Magnolia and Sandalwood.

Is Nordic Light or Solid Black better for summer or winter?

For summer, Solid Black is the stronger pick. For winter, Solid Black is the stronger pick. Nordic Light suits daytime wear; Solid Black suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Nordic Light and Solid Black?

Nordic Light has top notes of Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Orange, heart notes of Lily, Magnolia and Vanilla Orchid, a base of Sandalwood, Praline and Vanilla. 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.