Fragrance comparison

Solid vs Black by Morgan

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

Updated 13 Nov 2026 182 ratings analysed

4 wins

Solid

Arabian Oud

4.05125 votes

Rank #25,467 VanillaPowdery

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60%scent match

Closely related

Black by Morgan

Morgan

3.9557 votes

Rank #16,966 SweetVanilla

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Solid takes 4 of 7 categories.

Solid
Choose it for a vanilla and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Black by Morgan
Choose it for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Solid4/7

Black by Morgan3/7

Ratings & consensus: Solid
Community sentiment: Solid
Longevity: Solid
Sillage & projection: Solid
Value for money: Black by Morgan
Versatility: Black by Morgan
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Black by Morgan

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

SolidArabian Oud

Black by MorganMorgan

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.05/ 5 · 125 votes

Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%

3.95/ 5 · 57 votes

Have 34%Had 15%Want 52%

Category winnerSolidRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

61%Love

24%Like

9%Ok

4%Dislike

3%Hate

114 votes

28%Love

47%Like

18%Ok

5%Dislike

2%Hate

57 votes

Category winnerSolidMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevitySolid

SillageSolid

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value53

¤ Price value63

Category winnerBlack by MorganBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

powdery91%

sweet83%

caramel74%

musky65%

white floral56%

sweet100%

vanilla92%

caramel84%

warm spicy77%

coffee69%

white floral61%

Scent match60%Closely related · both vanilla, sweet and caramel

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CaramelOrange Blossom

Heart

FreesiaRose

Base

VanillaMuskAmber

Top15-30 mins

PepperFreesia

Heart2-4 hrs

CaramelCoffeeOrange BlossomCoconut

Base6-8 hrs

VanillaSandalwoodMusk

InformationalShared notesCaramel, Orange Blossom, Freesia and Vanilla. Durations are only published for Black by Morgan, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring72

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring31

Summer17

Fall100

Winter83

Day75

Night100

Category winnerBlack by MorganMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men42

Unisex47

Women12

Men0

Unisex11

Women89

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,467

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#16,966

PerfumerJérôme di Marino

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerBlack by MorganHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Solid by Arabian Oud leans rich, sweet, and powdery from the start. Caramel and orange blossom give it a soft gourmand opening, then rose and freesia smooth it out before vanilla, musk, and amber settle in. It usually reads warm, cozy, and slightly dressed up rather than fresh. Best for cooler weather, evenings, and a…

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Black by Morgan opens with an unexpected kick of dry black pepper over delicate freesia before settling into a warm, indulgent core of brewed coffee, melted caramel, and sweet orange blossom. As the initial brightness softens, rich vanilla and smooth sandalwood anchor the creamy coconut undertones, creating a comforti…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Solid or Black by Morgan?

Solid takes 4 of 7 categories. Solid is rated 4.05/5 from 125 votes; Black by Morgan is rated 3.95/5 from 57 votes. Choose Solid for a vanilla and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Black by Morgan for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Solid or Black by Morgan?

Solid lasts longest (Solid 78/100, Black by Morgan 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Solid or Black by Morgan?

Solid projects furthest (Solid 71/100, Black by Morgan 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Solid and Black by Morgan smell similar?

Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share vanilla, sweet and caramel accords. Common notes include Caramel, Orange Blossom, Freesia and Vanilla.

Is Solid or Black by Morgan better for summer or winter?

For summer, Black by Morgan is the stronger pick. For winter, Solid is the stronger pick. Black by Morgan suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Solid and Black by Morgan?

Solid has top notes of Caramel and Orange Blossom, heart notes of Freesia and Rose, a base of Vanilla, Musk and Amber. Black by Morgan has top notes of Pepper and Freesia, heart notes of Caramel, Coffee, Orange Blossom and Coconut, a base of Vanilla, Sandalwood and Musk.