Fragrance comparison

Solid Black vs Velvet Authentic

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 10 Oct 2026 162 ratings analysed

6 wins

Solid Black

Arabian Oud

4.0982 votes

Rank #22,613 CitrusSweet

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38%scent match

Some overlap

Velvet Authentic

Eudora

4.0480 votes

Rank #23,760 CitrusSweet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Solid Black takes 6 of 7 categories.

Solid Black
Choose it for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Velvet Authentic
Choose it for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Solid Black6/7

Velvet Authentic1/7

Ratings & consensus: Solid Black
Community sentiment: Solid Black
Longevity: Solid Black
Sillage & projection: Solid Black
Value for money: Velvet Authentic
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 Oud

Velvet AuthenticEudora

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.09/ 5 · 82 votes

Have 49%Had 11%Want 40%

4.04/ 5 · 80 votes

Have 61%Had 15%Want 24%

Category winnerSolid BlackRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

61%Love

25%Like

10%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

71 votes

34%Love

45%Like

14%Ok

6%Dislike

1%Hate

80 votes

Category winnerSolid BlackMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevitySolid Black

SillageSolid Black

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value59

¤ Price value67

Category winnerVelvet AuthenticBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

sweet92%

powdery84%

vanilla77%

fruity69%

white floral61%

citrus100%

sweet92%

patchouli84%

floral77%

woody69%

lactonic61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both citrus and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

PeachMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

Orange BlossomMagnoliaRoseGeranium

Base

VanillaPralineSandalwoodMusk

Top15-30 mins

Mandarin Orange

Heart2-3 hrs

Magnolia

Base4-6 hrs

PralinePatchouli

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Magnolia and Praline. Durations are only published for Velvet Authentic, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring71

Summer39

Fall93

Winter100

Day74

Night100

Spring77

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night79

Category winnerSolid BlackMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men43

Unisex50

Women7

Men2

Unisex7

Women91

Casual 34%Work 29%Date 23%Party 13%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,613

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#23,760

PerfumerCarmita Magalhães

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerSolid BlackHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Solid 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 →

Velvet Authentic by Eudora delivers a bright, easygoing twist on modern gourmand florals. The first spritz greets you with juicy mandarin orange. It feels zesty and uplifting. Within fifteen minutes, a dewy magnolia blossom emerges to smooth out the initial citrus burst with clean white petals. As the fragrance settle…

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Solid Black or Velvet Authentic?

Solid Black takes 6 of 7 categories. Solid Black is rated 4.09/5 from 82 votes; Velvet Authentic is rated 4.04/5 from 80 votes. Choose Solid Black for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Velvet Authentic for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Solid Black or Velvet Authentic?

Solid Black lasts longest (Solid Black 78/100, Velvet Authentic 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Solid Black or Velvet Authentic?

Solid Black projects furthest (Solid Black 73/100, Velvet Authentic 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Solid Black and Velvet Authentic smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and sweet accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Magnolia and Praline.

Is Solid Black or Velvet Authentic 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; Velvet Authentic suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Solid Black and Velvet Authentic?

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. Velvet Authentic has top notes of Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Magnolia, a base of Praline and Patchouli.