Solid Black vs Exalted
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
54%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Solid Black takes 5 of 7 categories.
Solid BlackChoose it for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
ExaltedChoose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Solid Black5/7
Exalted2/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Solid Black
- Community sentiment
- Solid Black
- Longevity
- Exalted
- Sillage & projection
- Exalted
- 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 OudExaltedBoadicea the VictoriousWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.09/ 5 · 82 votes
Have 49%Had 11%Want 40%
3.84/ 5 · 25 votes
Have 19%Had 6%Want 75%
Category winnerSolid BlackRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate61%Love
25%Like
10%Ok
4%Dislike
0%Hate
71 votes
40%Love
32%Like
12%Ok
4%Dislike
12%Hate
25 votes
Category winnerSolid BlackMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityExalted
SillageExalted
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%
white floral100%
citrus92%
woody84%
powdery77%
tuberose69%
sweet61%
Scent match54%Some overlap · both citrus, powdery and white floral
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
PeachMandarin OrangeBergamot
Heart
Orange BlossomMagnoliaRoseGeranium
Base
VanillaPralineSandalwoodMusk
Top
OrangeGreen AccordLemonMandarin OrangeTomato LeafBergamot
Heart
TuberoseOrange BlossomIrisClovesVioletRoseLitchiGeranium
Base
HoneyCedarMossVanillaSandalwoodAmberMusk
InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Bergamot, Orange Blossom and Rose. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring71
Summer39
Fall93
Winter100
Day74
Night100
Spring71
Summer43
Fall100
Winter57
Day100
Night71
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#29,674
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews4
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 →Exalted opens with a sharp burst of bitter orange, tart bergamot, and snap-crisp green tomato leaf. As the initial citrus sting quietens down on skin, a thick heart of tuberose and orange blossom takes over the room. Soft violet and powdery iris cushion the heavy white florals, adding a cool, slightly chalky texture. …
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 Exalted?
Solid Black takes 5 of 7 categories. Solid Black is rated 4.09/5 from 82 votes; Exalted is rated 3.84/5 from 25 votes. Choose Solid Black for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Exalted for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Solid Black or Exalted?
Exalted lasts longest (Exalted 86/100, Solid Black 78/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Solid Black or Exalted?
Projection is very close: Exalted 75/100, Solid Black 73/100 for sillage.
Do Solid Black and Exalted smell similar?
Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, powdery and white floral accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Orange Blossom and Rose.
Is Solid Black or Exalted better for summer or winter?
For summer, Exalted is the stronger pick. For winter, Solid Black is the stronger pick. Solid Black suits evening wear; Exalted suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Solid Black and Exalted?
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. Exalted has top notes of Orange, Green Accord, Lemon and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Tuberose, Orange Blossom, Iris and Cloves, a base of Honey, Cedar, Moss and Vanilla.
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