Fragrance comparison

White Woods vs Solid Black

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 410 ratings analysed

White Woods

Clean

4.00328 votes

Rank #32,649 WoodyPowdery

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47%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Solid Black

Arabian Oud

4.0982 votes

Rank #23,919 CitrusSweet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Solid Black takes 6 of 7 categories.

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

White Woods1/7

Solid Black6/7

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

White WoodsClean

Solid BlackArabian Oud

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 328 votes

Have 41%Had 21%Want 39%

4.09/ 5 · 82 votes

Have 49%Had 11%Want 40%

Category winnerWhite WoodsRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

31%Love

52%Like

4%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

328 votes

61%Love

25%Like

10%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

71 votes

Category winnerSolid BlackMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevitySolid Black

SillageSolid Black

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value56

¤ Price value59

Category winnerSolid BlackBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

powdery92%

musky84%

citrus77%

floral69%

sweet61%

citrus100%

sweet92%

powdery84%

vanilla77%

fruity69%

white floral61%

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

BergamotBlack PepperMandarin Orange

Heart1 to 2 hours

Vanilla OrchidLilyMagnolia

Base3 to 5 hours

MuskWoody NotesSandalwoodAmberPraline

Top

PeachMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

Orange BlossomMagnoliaRoseGeranium

Base

VanillaPralineSandalwoodMusk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Mandarin Orange, Magnolia and Musk. Durations are only published for White Woods, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring49

Summer27

Fall100

Winter82

Day100

Night42

Spring71

Summer39

Fall93

Winter100

Day74

Night100

Category winnerSolid BlackMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex56

Women44

Men43

Unisex50

Women7

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#32,649

PerfumerHarry Fremont

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#23,919

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerSolid BlackHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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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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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, White Woods or Solid Black?

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

Which lasts longer, White Woods or Solid Black?

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

Which projects more, White Woods or Solid Black?

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

Do White Woods and Solid Black smell similar?

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

Is White Woods or Solid Black better for summer or winter?

For summer, Solid Black is the stronger pick. For winter, Solid Black is the stronger pick. White Woods suits daytime wear; Solid Black suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in White Woods and Solid Black?

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. 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.