Solid Black vs Je t'aime Jane
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
47%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Solid Black takes 7 of 7 categories.
Solid BlackChoose it for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Je t'aime JaneChoose it for a white floral and amber character. Best in spring, evening wear.
Solid Black7/7
Je t'aime Jane0/7
- 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
Solid BlackArabian OudJe t'aime JaneBella FreudWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.09/ 5 · 82 votes
Have 49%Had 11%Want 40%
3.52/ 5 · 29 votes
Have 15%Had 8%Want 77%
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
14%Love
48%Like
14%Ok
24%Dislike
0%Hate
29 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%
white floral100%
amber92%
citrus84%
tuberose77%
sweet69%
woody61%
Scent match47%Some overlap · both citrus, sweet 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
Ylang-YlangBergamotMandarin OrangePeachGeranium
Heart
JasmineTuberoseOrange BlossomRoseHyacinth
Base
MyrhhPatchouliAgarwood (Oud)SandalwoodAmberVanillaOlibanumTonka Bean
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
Summer33
Fall100
Winter17
Day86
Night100
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#61,469
PerfumerBeverley Bayne, Christian Provenzano
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 →Je t'aime Jane by Bella Freud presents a playful, bohemian floral scent profile. Built around night blooming jasmine and warm amber, it fits casual spring afternoons. The light, girlish character is balanced by a subtle base of myrrh and patchouli, making it a distinct option for those seeking a vintage-leaning floral…
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 Je t'aime Jane?
Solid Black takes 7 of 7 categories. Solid Black is rated 4.09/5 from 82 votes; Je t'aime Jane is rated 3.52/5 from 29 votes. Choose Solid Black for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Je t'aime Jane for a white floral and amber character. Best in spring, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Solid Black or Je t'aime Jane?
Solid Black lasts longest (Solid Black 78/100, Je t'aime Jane 71/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Solid Black or Je t'aime Jane?
Solid Black projects furthest (Solid Black 73/100, Je t'aime Jane 70/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Solid Black and Je t'aime Jane smell similar?
Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, sweet and white floral accords. Common notes include Peach, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Orange Blossom.
Is Solid Black or Je t'aime Jane 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; Je t'aime Jane suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Solid Black and Je t'aime Jane?
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. Je t'aime Jane has top notes of Ylang-Ylang, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Peach, heart notes of Jasmine, Tuberose, Orange Blossom and Rose, a base of Myrhh, Patchouli, Agarwood (Oud) and Sandalwood.
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