Solid Black vs Allure
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
51%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Solid Black takes 6 of 7 categories.
Solid BlackChoose it for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
AllureChoose it for a citrus and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Solid Black6/7
Allure1/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Allure
- 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
Solid BlackArabian OudAllureChanelWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.09/ 5 · 82 votes
Have 49%Had 11%Want 40%
4.07/ 5 · 5,999 votes
Have 56%Had 44%Want 0%
Category winnerAllureRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate61%Love
25%Like
10%Ok
4%Dislike
0%Hate
71 votes
39%Love
44%Like
3%Ok
13%Dislike
1%Hate
5,999 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 bothcitrus100%
sweet92%
powdery84%
vanilla77%
fruity69%
white floral61%
citrus100%
floral92%
white floral84%
fruity77%
vanilla69%
fresh61%
Scent match51%Some overlap · both citrus, vanilla and fruity
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
PeachMandarin OrangeBergamot
Heart
Orange BlossomMagnoliaRoseGeranium
Base
VanillaPralineSandalwoodMusk
Top15-30 mins
LemonMandarin OrangePeachPassionfruitBergamot
Heart2-4 hrs
HoneysuckleJasmineMagnoliaFreesiaWater LilyOrange BlossomPeonyMay Rose
Base6-8+ hrs
VanillaSandalwoodAmberVetiverPatchouli
InformationalShared notesPeach, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Orange Blossom. Durations are only published for Allure, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring71
Summer39
Fall93
Winter100
Day74
Night100
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter93
Day100
Night62
Category winnerSolid BlackMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#25,498
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews3
Overall rank#27,609
PerfumerJacques Polge
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerSolid BlackHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotSolid 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 →Chanel Allure strips away the loud aldehydes of older house classics in favor of bright fruit and radiant florals. Spray it on and the mandarin orange flashes immediately. It is crisp. Juicy white peach arrives seconds later, rounded by honeysuckle and water lily that keep the heart dewy rather than syrupy. As the hou…
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, Solid Black or Allure?
Solid Black takes 6 of 7 categories. Solid Black is rated 4.09/5 from 82 votes; Allure is rated 4.07/5 from 5,999 votes. Choose Solid Black for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Allure for a citrus and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Solid Black or Allure?
Solid Black lasts longest (Solid Black 78/100, Allure 73/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Solid Black or Allure?
Solid Black projects furthest (Solid Black 73/100, Allure 65/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Solid Black and Allure smell similar?
Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, vanilla and fruity accords. Common notes include Peach, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Orange Blossom.
Is Solid Black or Allure better for summer or winter?
For summer, Solid Black is the stronger pick. For winter, Solid Black is the stronger pick. Solid Black suits evening wear; Allure suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Solid Black and Allure?
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. Allure has top notes of Lemon, Mandarin Orange, Peach and Passionfruit, heart notes of Honeysuckle, Jasmine, Magnolia and Freesia, a base of Vanilla, Sandalwood, Amber and Vetiver.
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