Fragrance comparison

Solid Black vs White Woods

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 410 ratings analysed

6 wins

Solid Black

Arabian Oud

4.0982 votes

Rank #23,919 CitrusSweet

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47%scent match

Some overlap

White Woods

Clean

4.00328 votes

Rank #32,649 WoodyPowdery

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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 community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
White Woods
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Solid Black6/7

White Woods1/7

Ratings & consensus: White Woods
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 Oud

White WoodsClean

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.09/ 5 · 82 votes

Have 49%Had 11%Want 40%

4.00/ 5 · 328 votes

Have 41%Had 21%Want 39%

Category winnerWhite WoodsRating 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

31%Love

52%Like

4%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

328 votes

Category winnerSolid BlackMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevitySolid Black

SillageSolid Black

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value59

¤ Price value56

Category winnerSolid BlackBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

sweet92%

powdery84%

vanilla77%

fruity69%

white floral61%

woody100%

powdery92%

musky84%

citrus77%

floral69%

sweet61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both citrus, powdery 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 to 30 minutes

BergamotBlack PepperMandarin Orange

Heart1 to 2 hours

Vanilla OrchidLilyMagnolia

Base3 to 5 hours

MuskWoody NotesSandalwoodAmberPraline

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Bergamot, Magnolia and Praline. Durations are only published for White Woods, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring71

Summer39

Fall93

Winter100

Day74

Night100

Spring49

Summer27

Fall100

Winter82

Day100

Night42

Category winnerSolid BlackMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men43

Unisex50

Women7

Men0

Unisex56

Women44

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,919

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#32,649

PerfumerHarry Fremont

Launched—

Reviews0

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.

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White Woods by Clean presents a quiet, comforting blend that leans into soft woods, powdery musk, and a subtle touch of sweetness. The fragrance opens with a brief sparkle of bergamot and juicy mandarin orange, quickly tempered by a dry prickle of black pepper. As the citrus settles, a delicate floral core of magnolia…

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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 White Woods?

Solid Black takes 6 of 7 categories. Solid Black is rated 4.09/5 from 82 votes; White Woods is rated 4.00/5 from 328 votes. Choose Solid Black for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose White Woods for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Solid Black or White Woods?

Solid Black lasts longest (Solid Black 78/100, White Woods 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Solid Black or White Woods?

Solid Black projects furthest (Solid Black 73/100, White Woods 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Solid Black and White Woods smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, powdery and sweet accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Magnolia and Praline.

Is Solid Black or White Woods 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; White Woods suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Solid Black and White Woods?

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. White Woods has top notes of Bergamot, Black Pepper and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Vanilla Orchid, Lily and Magnolia, a base of Musk, Woody Notes, Sandalwood and Amber.