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Solution No.4 vs Aroma VII

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

Updated 139 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Solution No.4 takes 3 of 4 categories.

  • Solution No.4

    Choose it for a woody and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

  • Aroma VII

    Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Solution No.43/4
Aroma VII1/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Solution No.4
Sillage & projection
Solution No.4
Value for money
Aroma VII
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™
Aroma VIIAurora Scents
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.90/ 5 · 133 votes
Have 37%Had 3%Want 60%
4.00/ 5 · 6 votes
Have 53%Had 0%Want 47%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
48%Love
26%Like
13%Ok
5%Dislike
9%Hate

88 votes

50%Love
33%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
17%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity72
〰 Sillage62
♥ Love / hate76
⏱ Longevity65
〰 Sillage44
♥ Love / hate75
Category winners

LongevitySolution No.4

SillageSolution No.4

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value51
¤ Price value69
Category winnerAroma VIIBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
woody100%
sweet83%
fruity65%
aromatic48%
tobacco30%
woody100%
aromatic91%
fresh spicy83%
powdery74%
fresh65%
earthy56%
Scent match39%Some overlap · both woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
FigEucalyptusBlack TeaViolet
Heart
TobaccoPapyrusVetiverBambooJuniperLavender
Base
Black LeatherPalo SantoSandalwoodTonka Bean
Top
VetiverTobaccoCypress
Heart
JuniperSandalwoodSpices
Base
AldehydesVioletPink Pepper
InformationalShared notesViolet, Tobacco, Vetiver and Juniper. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring94
Summer41
Fall100
Winter53
Day100
Night85
Spring33
Summer0
Fall100
Winter67
Day50
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men43
Unisex49
Women8
Men25
Unisex75
Women0
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,492

PerfumerJérôme Epinette

Launched—

Reviews29

Overall rank#58,076

PerfumerM.H Gerashi

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSolution No.4Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Aroma VII by Aurora Scents is a woody aromatic fragrance featuring a complex profile of vetiver, tobacco, and cypress. This 2020 release balances earthy tones with spicy undertones, making it a versatile choice for daily wear in temperate weather. It delivers a structured, grounded presence for men who appreciate refi…

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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, Solution No.4 or Aroma VII?

Solution No.4 takes 3 of 4 categories. Solution No.4 is rated 3.90/5 from 133 votes; Aroma VII is rated 4.00/5 from 6 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 Aroma VII for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Solution No.4 or Aroma VII?

Solution No.4 lasts longest (Solution No.4 72/100, Aroma VII 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Solution No.4 or Aroma VII?

Solution No.4 projects furthest (Solution No.4 62/100, Aroma VII 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Solution No.4 and Aroma VII smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Violet, Tobacco, Vetiver and Juniper.

Is Solution No.4 or Aroma VII better for summer or winter?

Solution No.4 suits daytime wear; Aroma VII suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Solution No.4 and Aroma VII?

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. Aroma VII has top notes of Vetiver, Tobacco and Cypress, heart notes of Juniper, Sandalwood and Spices, a base of Aldehydes, Violet and Pink Pepper.

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