Solid Black vs Impredecible Mysterious
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 4 of 5 categories.
Solid BlackChoose it for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Impredecible MysteriousChoose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Solid Black4/5
Impredecible Mysterious1/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Solid Black
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Solid Black
- Sillage & projection
- Solid Black
- Value for money
- Impredecible Mysterious
- 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
Solid BlackArabian OudImpredecible MysteriousÉsikaWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.09/ 5 · 82 votes
Have 49%Had 11%Want 40%
3.70/ 5 · 10 votes
Have 47%Had 5%Want 47%
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
10%Love
70%Like
10%Ok
0%Dislike
10%Hate
10 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost 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 winnerImpredecible MysteriousBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
sweet92%
powdery84%
vanilla77%
fruity69%
white floral61%
fruity100%
sweet92%
citrus84%
floral77%
woody69%
vanilla61%
Scent match54%Some overlap · both citrus, sweet 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
Top
CranberryPeachPearMandarin OrangeBergamotPink PepperWater Fruit
Heart
MagnoliaLactonesMoon FlowerYlang YlangJasmineOrange BlossomSolar Notes
Base
VanillaTonkaCoffeeSandalwoodCedarPatchouli
InformationalShared notesPeach, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Orange Blossom. 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
Spring100
Summer40
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night67
Category winnerNot enough dataMost 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#62,188
PerfumerNot listed
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 →Ésika Impredecible Mysterious delivers a comforting, sweet fragrance experience built around juicy fruits, creamy floral petals, and a warm woody base. The scent opens with a burst of sweet peach, tart cranberry, and crisp pear before settling into a smooth heart of magnolia and milky lactones. As it warms on your ski…
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 Impredecible Mysterious?
Solid Black takes 4 of 5 categories. Solid Black is rated 4.09/5 from 82 votes; Impredecible Mysterious is rated 3.70/5 from 10 votes. Choose Solid Black for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Impredecible Mysterious for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Solid Black or Impredecible Mysterious?
Solid Black lasts longest (Solid Black 78/100, Impredecible Mysterious 63/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Solid Black or Impredecible Mysterious?
Solid Black projects furthest (Solid Black 73/100, Impredecible Mysterious 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Solid Black and Impredecible Mysterious smell similar?
Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, sweet and fruity accords. Common notes include Peach, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Orange Blossom.
Is Solid Black or Impredecible Mysterious better for summer or winter?
Solid Black suits evening wear; Impredecible Mysterious suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Solid Black and Impredecible Mysterious?
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. Impredecible Mysterious has top notes of Cranberry, Peach, Pear and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Magnolia, Lactones, Moon Flower and Ylang Ylang, a base of Vanilla, Tonka, Coffee and Sandalwood.
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