Fragrance comparison

Mi Fa vs Solution No.9

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 345 ratings analysed

5 wins

Mi Fa

Reminiscence

4.06212 votes

Rank #7,531 SweetPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

26%scent match

Clearly different

Solution No.9

Off-White™

3.81133 votes

Rank #10,345 SweetWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mi Fa takes 5 of 7 categories.

Mi Fa
Choose it for a sweet and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Solution No.9
Choose it for a sweet and white floral character. Wins on community sentiment and versatility. Best in winter.

Mi Fa5/7

Solution No.92/7

Ratings & consensus: Mi Fa
Community sentiment: Solution No.9
Longevity: Mi Fa
Sillage & projection: Mi Fa
Value for money: Mi Fa
Versatility: Solution No.9
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Mi Fa

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Mi FaReminiscence

Solution No.9Off-White™

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.06/ 5 · 212 votes

Have 22%Had 13%Want 65%

3.81/ 5 · 133 votes

Have 88%Had 13%Want 0%

Category winnerMi FaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

43%Love

38%Like

2%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

212 votes

40%Love

37%Like

13%Ok

5%Dislike

5%Hate

112 votes

Category winnerSolution No.9Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityMi Fa

SillageMi Fa

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value57

¤ Price value48

Category winnerMi FaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

powdery92%

citrus84%

vanilla77%

fresh spicy69%

aromatic61%

sweet100%

white floral92%

almond84%

musky77%

savory69%

nutty61%

Scent match26%Clearly different · both sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

MarshmallowBitter AlmondMintLavenderOrangeSicilian BergamotItalian MandarinRosemary

Heart

NeroliJasminePetitgrainBlack Pepper

Base

VanillaTonka BeanMuskAmberSandalwoodVirginia Cedar

Top

Bitter AlmondBergamot

Heart

JasmineSesameTea

Base

RiceTonka BeanMuskVirginia Cedar

InformationalShared notesBitter Almond, Sicilian Bergamot, Jasmine and Tonka Bean. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter76

Day–

Night–

Spring88

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerSolution No.9Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men8

Unisex44

Women48

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,531

PerfumerJacques Flori, Zoe Coste

Launched—

Reviews28

Overall rank#10,345

PerfumerSidonie Lancesseur

Launched—

Reviews19

Category winnerMi FaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mi Fa by Reminiscence pairs dusty marshmallow candy with bright Italian mandarin, bitter almond, and herbal lavender. The opening hits with crisp neroli and citrus before settling into a cozy base of vanilla and tonka bean. It feels light enough for cool spring mornings yet rich enough for casual evenings.

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Solution No.9 by Off-White is a polarizing, modern gourmand that centers on toasted rice, bitter almond, and sesame. Best suited for autumn and winter, it creates a unique, food-like profile that stands out. Expect a challenging opening followed by a creamy, floral tea dry-down that rewards those who give it time to s…

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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, Mi Fa or Solution No.9?

Mi Fa takes 5 of 7 categories. Mi Fa is rated 4.06/5 from 212 votes; Solution No.9 is rated 3.81/5 from 133 votes. Choose Mi Fa for a sweet and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Solution No.9 for a sweet and white floral character. Wins on community sentiment and versatility. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Mi Fa or Solution No.9?

Mi Fa lasts longest (Mi Fa 71/100, Solution No.9 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mi Fa or Solution No.9?

Mi Fa projects furthest (Mi Fa 65/100, Solution No.9 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mi Fa and Solution No.9 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet accords. Common notes include Bitter Almond, Sicilian Bergamot, Jasmine and Tonka Bean.

Is Mi Fa or Solution No.9 better for summer or winter?

For summer, Mi Fa is the stronger pick. For winter, Solution No.9 is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mi Fa and Solution No.9?

Mi Fa has top notes of Marshmallow, Bitter Almond, Mint and Lavender, heart notes of Neroli, Jasmine, Petitgrain and Black Pepper, a base of Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Musk and Amber. Solution No.9 has top notes of Bitter Almond and Bergamot, heart notes of Jasmine, Sesame and Tea, a base of Rice, Tonka Bean, Musk and Virginia Cedar.