Solution No.4 vs 2. The Process
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
40%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Solution No.4 takes 3 of 4 categories.
Solution No.4Choose it for a woody and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
2. The ProcessChoose it for a fresh spicy and rose character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.
Solution No.43/4
2. The Process1/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Solution No.4
- Sillage & projection
- Solution No.4
- Value for money
- 2. The Process
- 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
Solution No.4Off-White™2. The ProcessMangoWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.90/ 5 · 133 votes
Have 37%Had 3%Want 60%
4.67/ 5 · 3 votes
Have 40%Had 0%Want 60%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate48%Love
26%Like
13%Ok
5%Dislike
9%Hate
88 votes
67%Love
33%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
3 votes · too few to score
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 winner2. The ProcessBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
sweet83%
fruity65%
aromatic48%
tobacco30%
fresh spicy100%
rose92%
woody84%
aromatic77%
fruity69%
green61%
Scent match40%Some overlap · both woody, fruity and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
FigEucalyptusBlack TeaViolet
Heart
TobaccoPapyrusVetiverBambooJuniperLavender
Base
Black LeatherPalo SantoSandalwoodTonka Bean
Top15-30 mins
Bay LeafBergamotPepper
Heart2-3 hrs
RoseBlack TeaFig
Base5-7 hrs
PatchouliVetiverTobacco
InformationalShared notesFig, Black Tea, Tobacco and Vetiver. Durations are only published for 2. The Process, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring94
Summer41
Fall100
Winter53
Day100
Night85
Spring100
Summer67
Fall100
Winter67
Day67
Night100
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#7,492
PerfumerJérôme Epinette
Launched—
Reviews29
Overall rank#54,658
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerSolution No.4Higher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotSolution 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 →2. The Process by Mango is a surprisingly nuanced aromatic scent built around herbal bay leaf, ripe fig, and steeped black tea. It kicks off with a sharp splash of bergamot and cracked black pepper before settling into an earthy, woody base of patchouli, vetiver, and dry tobacco. The initial alcohol flash vanishes wit…
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, Solution No.4 or 2. The Process?
Solution No.4 takes 3 of 4 categories. Solution No.4 is rated 3.90/5 from 133 votes; 2. The Process is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose Solution No.4 for a woody and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose 2. The Process for a fresh spicy and rose character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Solution No.4 or 2. The Process?
Solution No.4 lasts longest (Solution No.4 72/100, 2. The Process 67/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Solution No.4 or 2. The Process?
Solution No.4 projects furthest (Solution No.4 62/100, 2. The Process 58/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Solution No.4 and 2. The Process smell similar?
Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fruity and aromatic accords. Common notes include Fig, Black Tea, Tobacco and Vetiver.
Is Solution No.4 or 2. The Process better for summer or winter?
Solution No.4 suits daytime wear; 2. The Process suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Solution No.4 and 2. The Process?
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. 2. The Process has top notes of Bay Leaf, Bergamot and Pepper, heart notes of Rose, Black Tea and Fig, a base of Patchouli, Vetiver and Tobacco.
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