Solution No.6 vs Ekos Alma
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
44%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Solution No.6 takes 4 of 7 categories.
Solution No.6Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, value for money and versatility. Best in winter.
Ekos AlmaChoose it for a balsamic and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in winter.
Solution No.64/7
Ekos Alma2/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Ekos Alma
- Community sentiment
- Ekos Alma
- Longevity
- Solution No.6
- Sillage & projection
- Tie
- Value for money
- Solution No.6
- Versatility
- Solution No.6
- 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
Solution No.6Off-White™Ekos AlmaNaturaWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.19/ 5 · 89 votes
Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%
4.37/ 5 · 629 votes
Have 59%Had 9%Want 33%
Category winnerEkos AlmaRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate54%Love
26%Like
10%Ok
6%Dislike
4%Hate
89 votes
62%Love
25%Like
3%Ok
6%Dislike
3%Hate
629 votes
Category winnerEkos AlmaMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevitySolution No.6
SillageTie
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerSolution No.6Best value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwarm spicy100%
woody92%
sweet84%
patchouli77%
aromatic69%
rum61%
balsamic100%
warm spicy92%
woody84%
amber77%
floral69%
aromatic61%
Scent match44%Some overlap · both warm spicy, woody and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
RumPink PepperBlack PepperCO2 ExtractsCardamomBergamot
Heart
White WineChocolateDavanaRose
Base
PatchouliVanillaVetiverVirginia CedarLabdanum
Top
MateBlack PepperPink PepperCardamomBergamot
Heart
Water LilyRoseMagnoliaOsmanthusVioletJasmine
Base
Copaiba balmBreu-BrancoMyrrhPatchouliOlibanumBenzoinVetiverLabdanum
InformationalShared notesPink Pepper, Black Pepper, Cardamom and Bergamot. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring48
Summer27
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring62
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerSolution No.6Most year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#10,367
PerfumerSteve Guo
Launched—
Reviews7
Overall rank#25,974
PerfumerVerônica Kato, Yves Cassar
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerSolution No.6Higher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotSolution 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…
Reviews →Ekos Alma by Natura creates a profound connection with the lush rainforest, grounded by precious priprioca oil and deep resins. It is a contemplative floral fragrance that unfolds slowly, offering a meditative experience. Best suited for autumn evenings or moments of reflection, it hugs the skin with a warm, balsamic …
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.6 or Ekos Alma?
Solution No.6 takes 4 of 7 categories. Solution No.6 is rated 4.19/5 from 89 votes; Ekos Alma is rated 4.37/5 from 629 votes. Choose Solution No.6 for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, value for money and versatility. Best in winter. Choose Ekos Alma for a balsamic and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Solution No.6 or Ekos Alma?
They last about the same: Solution No.6 80/100, Ekos Alma 78/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Solution No.6 or Ekos Alma?
Projection is very close: Solution No.6 66/100, Ekos Alma 66/100 for sillage.
Do Solution No.6 and Ekos Alma smell similar?
Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Pink Pepper, Black Pepper, Cardamom and Bergamot.
Is Solution No.6 or Ekos Alma better for summer or winter?
For summer, Solution No.6 is the stronger pick. For winter, Solution No.6 is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Solution No.6 and Ekos Alma?
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. Ekos Alma has top notes of Mate, Black Pepper, Pink Pepper and Cardamom, heart notes of Water Lily, Rose, Magnolia and Osmanthus, a base of Copaiba balm, Breu-Branco, Myrrh and Patchouli.
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