Fig Fiction vs Solution No.4
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
60%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Solution No.4 takes 4 of 7 categories.
Fig FictionChoose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.
Solution No.4Choose it for a woody and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Fig Fiction3/7
Solution No.44/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Fig Fiction
- Community sentiment
- Fig Fiction
- Longevity
- Solution No.4
- Sillage & projection
- Solution No.4
- Value for money
- Fig Fiction
- Versatility
- Solution No.4
- 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
Fig FictionAnd Other StoriesSolution No.4Off-White™Winner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.07/ 5 · 71 votes
Have 26%Had 21%Want 54%
3.90/ 5 · 133 votes
Have 37%Had 3%Want 60%
Category winnerFig FictionRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate37%Love
45%Like
7%Ok
11%Dislike
0%Hate
71 votes
48%Love
26%Like
13%Ok
5%Dislike
9%Hate
88 votes
Category winnerFig FictionMost 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 winnerFig FictionBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
fruity83%
sweet65%
balsamic48%
earthy30%
woody100%
sweet83%
fruity65%
aromatic48%
tobacco30%
Scent match60%Closely related · both woody, fruity and sweet
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
LemonBlackcurrantPink Pepper
Heart
FigBambooViolet
Base
Brazilian RosewoodPlumVetiver
Top
FigEucalyptusBlack TeaViolet
Heart
TobaccoPapyrusVetiverBambooJuniperLavender
Base
Black LeatherPalo SantoSandalwoodTonka Bean
InformationalShared notesFig, Bamboo, Violet and Vetiver. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter30
Day–
Night–
Spring94
Summer41
Fall100
Winter53
Day100
Night85
Category winnerSolution No.4Most year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#16,133
PerfumerJérôme Epinette
Launched—
Reviews13
Overall rank#7,499
PerfumerJérôme Epinette
Launched—
Reviews29
Category winnerSolution No.4Higher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotFig Fiction is a bright, green fig fragrance that balances fresh fruit with a grounding wood base. It offers an invigorating start, perfect for casual daytime wear during the spring. This unisex scent captures a natural, crisp atmosphere that feels stylish and unpretentious on the skin, making it a reliable choice for…
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, Fig Fiction or Solution No.4?
Solution No.4 takes 4 of 7 categories. Fig Fiction is rated 4.07/5 from 71 votes; Solution No.4 is rated 3.90/5 from 133 votes. Choose Fig Fiction for a woody and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring. Choose Solution No.4 for a woody and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Fig Fiction or Solution No.4?
Solution No.4 lasts longest (Solution No.4 72/100, Fig Fiction 51/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Fig Fiction or Solution No.4?
Solution No.4 projects furthest (Solution No.4 62/100, Fig Fiction 45/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Fig Fiction and Solution No.4 smell similar?
Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fruity and sweet accords. Common notes include Fig, Bamboo, Violet and Vetiver.
Is Fig Fiction or Solution No.4 better for summer or winter?
For summer, Solution No.4 is the stronger pick. For winter, Solution No.4 is the stronger pick. Solution No.4 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Fig Fiction and Solution No.4?
Fig Fiction has top notes of Lemon, Blackcurrant and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Fig, Bamboo and Violet, a base of Brazilian Rosewood, Plum 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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