English Cologne vs Solution No.4
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
35%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Solution No.4 takes 4 of 4 categories.
English CologneChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Solution No.4Choose it for a woody and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
English Cologne0/4
Solution No.44/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Solution No.4
- Sillage & projection
- Solution No.4
- Value for money
- Solution No.4
- 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
English CologneRasei FortSolution No.4Off-White™Winner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.50/ 5 · 8 votes
Have 24%Had 3%Want 73%
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 hate63%Love
25%Like
13%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
8 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
Category winners
LongevitySolution No.4
SillageSolution No.4
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerSolution No.4Best value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
aromatic92%
white floral84%
warm spicy77%
animalic69%
earthy61%
woody100%
sweet83%
fruity65%
aromatic48%
tobacco30%
Scent match35%Some overlap · both woody and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Orange BlossomEucalyptusCinnamonNutmegCassisClove
Heart
Black TeaBirch TarLavenderJasmineTobaccoRose
Base
Balsamic NotesCedarwoodOakmossVetiverAmberCivet
Top
FigEucalyptusBlack TeaViolet
Heart
TobaccoPapyrusVetiverBambooJuniperLavender
Base
Black LeatherPalo SantoSandalwoodTonka Bean
InformationalShared notesEucalyptus, Black Tea, Lavender and Tobacco. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring75
Summer100
Fall75
Winter75
Day100
Night50
Spring94
Summer41
Fall100
Winter53
Day100
Night85
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#33,516
PerfumerRasei Fort
Launched—
Reviews2
Overall rank#7,492
PerfumerJérôme Epinette
Launched—
Reviews29
Category winnerSolution No.4Higher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotEnglish Cologne by Rasei Fort is a bold oriental floral that opens with eucalyptus and warm spices. It settles into a complex middle of black tea, tobacco, and birch tar. This unisex composition offers a distinctive, resinous profile ideal for cooler weather, appealing to those who appreciate artisanal, long-lasting f…
Reviews →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…
Reviews →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, English Cologne or Solution No.4?
Solution No.4 takes 4 of 4 categories. English Cologne is rated 4.50/5 from 8 votes; Solution No.4 is rated 3.90/5 from 133 votes. Choose English Cologne for a woody and aromatic character. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Solution No.4 for a woody and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, English Cologne or Solution No.4?
Solution No.4 lasts longest (Solution No.4 72/100, English Cologne 68/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, English Cologne or Solution No.4?
Solution No.4 projects furthest (Solution No.4 62/100, English Cologne 54/100), based on community performance votes.
Do English Cologne and Solution No.4 smell similar?
Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Eucalyptus, Black Tea, Lavender and Tobacco.
Is English Cologne or Solution No.4 better for summer or winter?
English Cologne suits daytime wear; Solution No.4 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in English Cologne and Solution No.4?
English Cologne has top notes of Orange Blossom, Eucalyptus, Cinnamon and Nutmeg, heart notes of Black Tea, Birch Tar, Lavender and Jasmine, a base of Balsamic Notes, Cedarwood, Oakmoss and Vetiver. 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.
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