Solution No.4 vs High Tea
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
32%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Solution No.4 takes 3 of 3 categories.
Solution No.4Choose it for a woody and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
High TeaChoose it for a amber and woody character. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Solution No.43/3
High Tea0/3
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Solution No.4
- Sillage & projection
- Solution No.4
- Value for money
- Not scored
- 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™High TeaTempus VitaeWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.90/ 5 · 133 votes
Have 37%Had 3%Want 60%
4.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 6%Had 0%Want 94%
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
0%Love
100%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
1 vote · 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 winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
sweet83%
fruity65%
aromatic48%
tobacco30%
amber100%
woody92%
musky84%
powdery77%
sweet69%
citrus61%
Scent match32%Clearly different · both woody and sweet
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
Notes
TobaccoVioletCalabrian bergamotLinden BlossomBitter OrangeWhite MuskCedarAmbergrisAmbroxanLeatherCognacHoney
No top / heart / base split published
InformationalShared notesViolet 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 seasonSpring94
Summer41
Fall100
Winter53
Day100
Night85
Spring100
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
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#60,320
PerfumerHez Binkowitz
Launched—
Reviews1
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 →High Tea by Tempus Vitae brings the quiet comfort of a rainy afternoon indoors. It frames black tea and steamed milk against a surprising backdrop of sweet gingerbread and dry cedar. This unisex fragrance wears close to the skin, offering a cozy, private atmosphere for cool spring mornings or casual Sundays at home.
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 High Tea?
Solution No.4 takes 3 of 3 categories. Solution No.4 is rated 3.90/5 from 133 votes; High Tea is rated 4.00/5 from 1 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 High Tea for a amber and woody character. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, Solution No.4 or High Tea?
Solution No.4 lasts longest (Solution No.4 72/100, High Tea 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Solution No.4 or High Tea?
Solution No.4 projects furthest (Solution No.4 62/100, High Tea 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Solution No.4 and High Tea smell similar?
Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and sweet accords. Common notes include Violet and Tobacco.
Is Solution No.4 or High Tea better for summer or winter?
Solution No.4 suits daytime wear; High Tea suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Solution No.4 and High Tea?
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. High Tea features Tobacco, Violet, Calabrian bergamot, Linden Blossom and Bitter Orange.
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