Fragrance comparison

Slytherin vs Solid Black

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 88 ratings analysed

Slytherin

Roja Dove

2.506 votes

Rank #64,233 RoseWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

Solid Black

Arabian Oud

4.0982 votes

Rank #23,188 CitrusSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Slytherin
Choose it for a rose and white floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Solid Black
Choose it for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Slytherin2/4

Solid Black2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SlytherinRoja Dove

Solid BlackArabian Oud

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.50/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 6%Had 0%Want 94%

4.09/ 5 · 82 votes

Have 49%Had 11%Want 40%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

17%Love

17%Like

17%Ok

0%Dislike

50%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

61%Love

25%Like

10%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

71 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage83

♥ Love / hate38

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevitySlytherin

SillageSlytherin

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value31

¤ Price value59

Category winnerSolid BlackBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

white floral86%

citrus72%

floral58%

sweet44%

soapy30%

citrus100%

sweet92%

powdery84%

vanilla77%

fruity69%

white floral61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both citrus, white floral and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Orange BlossomRoseSandalwood

No top / heart / base split published

Top

PeachMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

Orange BlossomMagnoliaRoseGeranium

Base

VanillaPralineSandalwoodMusk

InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Rose and Sandalwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Spring71

Summer39

Fall93

Winter100

Day74

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex0

Women33

Men43

Unisex50

Women7

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#64,233

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#23,188

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerSolid BlackHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Slytherin by Roja Dove centres on rose, orange blossom and sandalwood, giving it a floral woody profile with a bright citrus lift at the start. On skin it reads polished and quite smooth, with a rosy white-floral heart and a soft, creamy wood base. It looks best suited to someone who enjoys refined florals with a clea…

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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, Slytherin or Solid Black?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Slytherin is rated 2.50/5 from 6 votes; Solid Black is rated 4.09/5 from 82 votes. Choose Slytherin for a rose and white floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Solid Black for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Slytherin or Solid Black?

Slytherin lasts longest (Slytherin 87/100, Solid Black 78/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Slytherin or Solid Black?

Slytherin projects furthest (Slytherin 83/100, Solid Black 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Slytherin and Solid Black smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, white floral and sweet accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Rose and Sandalwood.

Is Slytherin or Solid Black better for summer or winter?

Slytherin suits daytime wear; Solid Black suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Slytherin and Solid Black?

Slytherin features Orange Blossom, Rose 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.