Solid Black vs Rose Arabia Almond
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
58%scent match
Closely related
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 community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Rose Arabia AlmondChoose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Solid Black5/7
Rose Arabia Almond2/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Rose Arabia Almond
- 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
- Rose Arabia Almond
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Solid BlackArabian OudRose Arabia AlmondWIDIANWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.09/ 5 · 82 votes
Have 49%Had 11%Want 40%
4.12/ 5 · 374 votes
Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%
Category winnerRose Arabia AlmondRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate61%Love
25%Like
10%Ok
4%Dislike
0%Hate
71 votes
43%Love
37%Like
10%Ok
7%Dislike
2%Hate
374 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%
sweet100%
fruity92%
white floral84%
vanilla77%
tuberose69%
powdery61%
Scent match58%Closely related · both sweet, fruity and vanilla
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
PeachMandarin OrangeBergamot
Heart
Orange BlossomMagnoliaRoseGeranium
Base
VanillaPralineSandalwoodMusk
Top
AlmondPlumPeachRaspberryCoconutPink PepperMandarin Orange
Heart
TuberoseOrchidHoneysuckleOrange BlossomViolet
Base
PralineVanillaSiam BenzoinMuskAmbrette (Musk Mallow)Patchouli
InformationalShared notesPeach, Mandarin Orange, Orange Blossom and Vanilla. 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
Spring82
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
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#5,123
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews36
Category winnerRose Arabia AlmondHigher 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 →Rose Arabia Almond opens like sweet marzipan and syrupy fruit, then quickly shifts toward orchid, tuberose and vanilla. On many wearers, the almond becomes softer than the name suggests. It suits anyone who enjoys creamy gourmand florals with a powdery finish. Sample first if heavy white florals, strong sweetness, or…
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 Rose Arabia Almond?
Solid Black takes 5 of 7 categories. Solid Black is rated 4.09/5 from 82 votes; Rose Arabia Almond is rated 4.12/5 from 374 votes. Choose Solid Black for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Rose Arabia Almond for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Solid Black or Rose Arabia Almond?
Solid Black lasts longest (Solid Black 78/100, Rose Arabia Almond 67/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Solid Black or Rose Arabia Almond?
Solid Black projects furthest (Solid Black 73/100, Rose Arabia Almond 59/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Solid Black and Rose Arabia Almond smell similar?
Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, fruity and vanilla accords. Common notes include Peach, Mandarin Orange, Orange Blossom and Vanilla.
Is Solid Black or Rose Arabia Almond 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. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Solid Black and Rose Arabia Almond?
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. Rose Arabia Almond has top notes of Almond, Plum, Peach and Raspberry, heart notes of Tuberose, Orchid, Honeysuckle and Orange Blossom, a base of Praline, Vanilla, Siam Benzoin and Musk.
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