Fragrance comparison

Nova vs Solution No.6

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 102 ratings analysed

3 wins

Nova

House of Cosmo

4.5413 votes

Rank #38,910 White FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

Solution No.6

Off-White™

4.1989 votes

Rank #9,258 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Nova takes 3 of 5 categories.

Nova
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, evening wear.
Solution No.6
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Nova3/5

Solution No.62/5

Ratings & consensus: Nova
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Solution No.6
Sillage & projection: Nova
Value for money: Nova
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Solution No.6

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

NovaHouse of Cosmo

Solution No.6Off-White™

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.54/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 20%Had 0%Want 80%

4.19/ 5 · 89 votes

Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%

Category winnerNovaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

69%Love

15%Like

15%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

54%Love

26%Like

10%Ok

6%Dislike

4%Hate

89 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevitySolution No.6

SillageNova

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price value60

Category winnerNovaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

woody90%

tuberose80%

sweet70%

warm spicy60%

vanilla50%

warm spicy100%

woody92%

sweet84%

patchouli77%

aromatic69%

rum61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

MelonCardamomStarburst CandyPink PepperBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

Jasmine SambacTuberoseRumMonoi Oil

Base7-10 hrs

AMBROX® SUPERVirginia CedarVanillaOudSandalwood

Top

RumPink PepperBlack PepperCO2 ExtractsCardamomBergamot

Heart

White WineChocolateDavanaRose

Base

PatchouliVanillaVetiverVirginia CedarLabdanum

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Pink Pepper, Bergamot and Rum. Durations are only published for Nova, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer100

Fall67

Winter67

Day86

Night100

Spring48

Summer27

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex30

Women70

Date 33%Party 31%Casual 21%Work 14%

Men42

Unisex52

Women6

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#38,910

PerfumerBérénice Watteau

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#9,258

PerfumerSteve Guo

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerSolution No.6Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Nova by House of Cosmo delivers an unexpected collision between playful neon sweetness and serious woody architecture. The first spray releases juicy melon, candied pink pepper, and a punchy burst of starburst candy. It grabs attention immediately. Then, the fragrance pivots into something far richer and adult. Lush t…

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Solution No.6 by Off-White is a woody gourmand that balances a boozy rum opening with a deep, resinous heart of bitter chocolate and patchouli. It thrives in cold weather and nighttime settings, offering a bold presence that settles into a smooth vanilla and cedar base. It is a modern, assertive choice for anyone seek…

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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, Nova or Solution No.6?

Nova takes 3 of 5 categories. Nova is rated 4.54/5 from 13 votes; Solution No.6 is rated 4.19/5 from 89 votes. Choose Nova for a white floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, evening wear. Choose Solution No.6 for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Nova or Solution No.6?

They last about the same: Solution No.6 80/100, Nova 78/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Nova or Solution No.6?

Nova projects furthest (Nova 70/100, Solution No.6 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Nova and Solution No.6 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and sweet accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Pink Pepper, Bergamot and Rum.

Is Nova or Solution No.6 better for summer or winter?

Nova suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Nova and Solution No.6?

Nova has top notes of Melon, Cardamom, Starburst Candy and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Jasmine Sambac, Tuberose, Rum and Monoi Oil, a base of AMBROX® SUPER, Virginia Cedar, Vanilla and Oud. Solution No.6 has top notes of Rum, Pink Pepper, Black Pepper and CO2 Extracts, heart notes of White Wine, Chocolate, Davana and Rose, a base of Patchouli, Vanilla, Vetiver and Virginia Cedar.