Fragrance comparison

Mystère #29 vs Solution No.4

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 155 ratings analysed

Mystère #29

Alexandria Fragrances

3.3622 votes

Rank #20,504 GreenWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Solution No.4

Off-White™

3.90133 votes

Rank #6,850 WoodySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Solution No.4 takes 4 of 5 categories.

Mystère #29
Choose it for a green and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Solution No.4
Choose it for a woody and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Mystère #291/5

Solution No.44/5

Ratings & consensus: Solution No.4
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Solution No.4
Sillage & projection: Solution No.4
Value for money: Mystère #29
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

Mystère #29Alexandria Fragrances

Solution No.4Off-White™

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.36/ 5 · 22 votes

Have 27%Had 12%Want 61%

3.90/ 5 · 133 votes

Have 37%Had 3%Want 60%

Category winnerSolution No.4Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

27%Love

27%Like

14%Ok

18%Dislike

14%Hate

22 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

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate59

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevitySolution No.4

SillageSolution No.4

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value79

¤ Price value51

Category winnerMystère #29Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

aromatic77%

sweet69%

fruity61%

woody100%

sweet83%

fruity65%

aromatic48%

tobacco30%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both woody, sweet and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Black TeaFigVetiverHayBergamotBay LeafMuskCedarTobacco

No top / heart / base split published

Top

FigEucalyptusBlack TeaViolet

Heart

TobaccoPapyrusVetiverBambooJuniperLavender

Base

Black LeatherPalo SantoSandalwoodTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesBlack Tea, Fig, Vetiver 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 season

Spring89

Summer56

Fall100

Winter56

Day100

Night75

Spring94

Summer41

Fall100

Winter53

Day100

Night85

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men38

Unisex54

Women8

Men43

Unisex49

Women8

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,504

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews50

Overall rank#6,850

PerfumerJérôme Epinette

Launched—

Reviews29

Category winnerSolution No.4Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mystere #29 is a green, woody tea scent with fig, hay and tobacco giving it a dry, slightly sweet edge. It opens bright and aromatic, then settles into something softer, earthier and more textured on skin. If you like tea fragrances with a natural, leafy feel rather than a sugary one, this is easy to sample. It usuall…

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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, Mystère #29 or Solution No.4?

Solution No.4 takes 4 of 5 categories. Mystère #29 is rated 3.36/5 from 22 votes; Solution No.4 is rated 3.90/5 from 133 votes. Choose Mystère #29 for a green and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Solution No.4 for a woody and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Mystère #29 or Solution No.4?

Solution No.4 lasts longest (Solution No.4 72/100, Mystère #29 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mystère #29 or Solution No.4?

Solution No.4 projects furthest (Solution No.4 62/100, Mystère #29 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mystère #29 and Solution No.4 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, sweet and fruity accords. Common notes include Black Tea, Fig, Vetiver and Tobacco.

Is Mystère #29 or Solution No.4 better for summer or winter?

Mystère #29 suits daytime wear; Solution No.4 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mystère #29 and Solution No.4?

Mystère #29 features Black Tea, Fig, Vetiver, Hay and Bergamot. 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.