Fragrance comparison

Solid vs Chocolate

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

Updated 13 Nov 2026 192 ratings analysed

4 wins

Solid

Arabian Oud

4.05125 votes

Rank #25,467 VanillaPowdery

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39%scent match

Some overlap

Chocolate

Sergio Nero

3.7567 votes

Rank #10,559 ChocolateSweet

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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.
Chocolate
Choose it for a chocolate and sweet character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Solid4/7

Chocolate3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SolidArabian Oud

ChocolateSergio Nero

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.05/ 5 · 125 votes

Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%

3.75/ 5 · 67 votes

Have 33%Had 20%Want 48%

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

13%Love

58%Like

11%Ok

16%Dislike

2%Hate

62 votes

Category winnerSolidMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevitySolid

SillageSolid

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value53

¤ Price value86

Category winnerChocolateBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

powdery91%

sweet83%

caramel74%

musky65%

white floral56%

chocolate100%

sweet88%

warm spicy77%

cacao65%

caramel53%

citrus42%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both 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

Top

LemonFreesiaBergamot

Heart

CaramelVanillaOrange Blossom

Base

ChocolateMusk

InformationalShared notesCaramel, Orange Blossom, Freesia 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 season

Spring72

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring24

Summer20

Fall84

Winter100

Day79

Night100

Category winnerChocolateMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men42

Unisex47

Women12

Men0

Unisex23

Women77

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,467

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#10,559

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews45

Category winnerChocolateHigher 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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Chocolate by Sergio Nero is a gourmand fragrance that focuses on sweet, powdery notes rather than traditional cocoa. It opens with bright citrus and freesia before settling into a warm, sugary heart of caramel and vanilla. It is a playful, affordable choice for those who enjoy sweet scents that linger close to the ski…

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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 Chocolate?

Solid takes 4 of 7 categories. Solid is rated 4.05/5 from 125 votes; Chocolate is rated 3.75/5 from 67 votes. Choose Solid for a vanilla and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Chocolate for a chocolate and sweet character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Solid or Chocolate?

Solid lasts longest (Solid 78/100, Chocolate 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Solid or Chocolate?

Solid projects furthest (Solid 71/100, Chocolate 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Solid and Chocolate smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet and caramel accords. Common notes include Caramel, Orange Blossom, Freesia and Vanilla.

Is Solid or Chocolate better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Solid and Chocolate?

Solid has top notes of Caramel and Orange Blossom, heart notes of Freesia and Rose, a base of Vanilla, Musk and Amber. Chocolate has top notes of Lemon, Freesia and Bergamot, heart notes of Caramel, Vanilla and Orange Blossom, a base of Chocolate and Musk.