Fragrance comparison

2. The Process vs Solution No.4

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 136 ratings analysed

2. The Process

Mango

4.673 votes

Rank #45,658 Fresh SpicyRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Solution No.4

Off-White™

3.90133 votes

Rank #7,072 WoodySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Solution No.4 takes 3 of 4 categories.

2. The Process
Choose it for a fresh spicy and rose character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Solution No.4
Choose it for a woody and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

2. The Process1/4

Solution No.43/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Solution No.4
Sillage & projection: Solution No.4
Value for money: 2. The Process
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Solution No.4

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

2. The ProcessMango

Solution No.4Off-White™

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 40%Had 0%Want 60%

3.90/ 5 · 133 votes

Have 37%Had 3%Want 60%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

67%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

48%Love

26%Like

13%Ok

5%Dislike

9%Hate

88 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate92

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevitySolution No.4

SillageSolution No.4

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value51

Category winner2. The ProcessBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

rose92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

fruity69%

green61%

woody100%

sweet83%

fruity65%

aromatic48%

tobacco30%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both woody, fruity and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Bay LeafBergamotPepper

Heart2-3 hrs

RoseBlack TeaFig

Base5-7 hrs

PatchouliVetiverTobacco

Top

FigEucalyptusBlack TeaViolet

Heart

TobaccoPapyrusVetiverBambooJuniperLavender

Base

Black LeatherPalo SantoSandalwoodTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesBlack Tea, Fig, Vetiver and Tobacco. Durations are only published for 2. The Process, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer67

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night92

Spring94

Summer41

Fall100

Winter53

Day100

Night85

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men25

Unisex50

Women25

Casual 35%Work 33%Date 23%Party 9%

Men43

Unisex49

Women8

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#45,658

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#7,072

PerfumerJérôme Epinette

Launched—

Reviews29

Category winnerSolution No.4Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

2. The Process by Mango is a surprisingly nuanced aromatic scent built around herbal bay leaf, ripe fig, and steeped black tea. It kicks off with a sharp splash of bergamot and cracked black pepper before settling into an earthy, woody base of patchouli, vetiver, and dry tobacco. The initial alcohol flash vanishes wit…

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Solution No.4 by Off-White is a woody and aromatic unisex fragrance that centers on a dry, earthy fig and black tea opening. It settles into a comfortable base of sandalwood, palo santo, and black leather. Designed for modern, everyday wear, it suits those who prefer a clean, approachable scent that transitions well f…

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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, 2. The Process or Solution No.4?

Solution No.4 takes 3 of 4 categories. 2. The Process is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes; Solution No.4 is rated 3.90/5 from 133 votes. Choose 2. The Process for a fresh spicy and rose character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Solution No.4 for a woody and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 2. The Process or Solution No.4?

Solution No.4 lasts longest (Solution No.4 72/100, 2. The Process 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 2. The Process or Solution No.4?

Solution No.4 projects furthest (Solution No.4 62/100, 2. The Process 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 2. The Process and Solution No.4 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fruity and aromatic accords. Common notes include Black Tea, Fig, Vetiver and Tobacco.

Is 2. The Process or Solution No.4 better for summer or winter?

2. The Process suits daytime wear; Solution No.4 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 2. The Process and Solution No.4?

2. The Process has top notes of Bay Leaf, Bergamot and Pepper, heart notes of Rose, Black Tea and Fig, a base of Patchouli, Vetiver and Tobacco. Solution No.4 has top notes of Fig, Eucalyptus, Black Tea and Violet, heart notes of Tobacco, Papyrus, Vetiver and Bamboo, a base of Black Leather, Palo Santo, Sandalwood and Tonka Bean.