Fragrance comparison

Solution No.4 vs Sycomore Eau de Parfum

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 2,177 ratings analysed

5 wins

Solution No.4

Off-White™

3.90133 votes

Rank #7,072 WoodySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

Sycomore Eau de Parfum

Chanel

4.282,044 votes

Rank #26,472 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Solution No.4 takes 5 of 7 categories.

Solution No.4
Choose it for a woody and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Sycomore Eau de Parfum
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Solution No.45/7

Sycomore Eau de Parfum2/7

Ratings & consensus: Sycomore Eau de Parfum
Community sentiment: Sycomore Eau de Parfum
Longevity: Solution No.4
Sillage & projection: Solution No.4
Value for money: Solution No.4
Versatility: Solution No.4
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™

Sycomore Eau de ParfumChanel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.90/ 5 · 133 votes

Have 37%Had 3%Want 60%

4.28/ 5 · 2,044 votes

Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%

Category winnerSycomore Eau de ParfumRating 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

53%Love

31%Like

9%Ok

7%Dislike

1%Hate

2,044 votes

Category winnerSycomore Eau de ParfumMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevitySolution No.4

SillageSolution No.4

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value51

¤ Price value31

Category winnerSolution No.4Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

sweet83%

fruity65%

aromatic48%

tobacco30%

woody100%

aromatic83%

fresh spicy65%

earthy48%

warm spicy30%

Scent match46%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

Notes

VetiverCypressJuniperSpicesSandalwoodPink PepperTobaccoAldehydesViolet

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesViolet, Tobacco, Vetiver and Juniper. Durations are only published for Sycomore Eau de Parfum, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring94

Summer41

Fall100

Winter53

Day100

Night85

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter79

Day100

Night53

Category winnerSolution No.4Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men43

Unisex49

Women8

Men35

Unisex57

Women8

Work 42%Casual 29%Date 21%Party 8%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,072

PerfumerJérôme Epinette

Launched—

Reviews29

Overall rank#26,472

PerfumerNot listed

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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Chanel Sycomore Eau de Parfum is a dry, smoky woodland scent built around high-grade vetiver roots. The first spray releases a fizzy pop of aldehydes alongside sharp juniper berries and cracked pink pepper. It bites slightly at first. Give it five minutes. The sharp opening quickly settles into a rich core of cypress …

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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, Solution No.4 or Sycomore Eau de Parfum?

Solution No.4 takes 5 of 7 categories. Solution No.4 is rated 3.90/5 from 133 votes; Sycomore Eau de Parfum is rated 4.28/5 from 2,044 votes. Choose Solution No.4 for a woody and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Sycomore Eau de Parfum for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Solution No.4 or Sycomore Eau de Parfum?

Solution No.4 lasts longest (Solution No.4 72/100, Sycomore Eau de Parfum 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Solution No.4 or Sycomore Eau de Parfum?

Solution No.4 projects furthest (Solution No.4 62/100, Sycomore Eau de Parfum 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Solution No.4 and Sycomore Eau de Parfum smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Violet, Tobacco, Vetiver and Juniper.

Is Solution No.4 or Sycomore Eau de Parfum better for summer or winter?

For summer, Solution No.4 is the stronger pick. For winter, Sycomore Eau de Parfum is the stronger pick. Solution No.4 suits daytime wear; Sycomore Eau de Parfum suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Solution No.4 and Sycomore Eau de Parfum?

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. Sycomore Eau de Parfum features Vetiver, Cypress, Juniper, Spices and Sandalwood.