Fragrance comparison

Solution No.7 vs Live

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 81 ratings analysed

Solution No.7

Off-White™

3.7838 votes

Rank #19,286 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Live

American Eagle · 2001

4.2643 votes

Rank #29,624 FloralMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Live takes 5 of 7 categories.

Solution No.7
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Live
Choose it for a floral and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Solution No.72/7

Live5/7

Ratings & consensus: Live
Community sentiment: Live
Longevity: Solution No.7
Sillage & projection: Live
Value for money: Live
Versatility: Live
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Solution No.7

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Solution No.7Off-White™

LiveAmerican Eagle

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.78/ 5 · 38 votes

Have 35%Had 10%Want 54%

4.26/ 5 · 43 votes

Have 27%Had 35%Want 38%

Category winnerLiveRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

21%Love

46%Like

21%Ok

7%Dislike

4%Hate

28 votes

51%Love

35%Like

2%Ok

9%Dislike

2%Hate

43 votes

Category winnerLiveMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevitySolution No.7

SillageLive

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value46

¤ Price value64

Category winnerLiveBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

musky84%

earthy77%

mossy69%

powdery61%

floral100%

musky91%

sweet83%

powdery74%

woody65%

white floral56%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both musky, woody and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

CorianderAmbretteBitter OrangeCardamom

Heart

MarigoldWoodsy NotesGentianaBalsam Fir

Base

MossMuskVetiverAmbroxanSandalwood

Top

Mandarin OrangeCardamomSageBirch

Heart

CedarBalsam FirLavenderNutmegApple

Base

SandalwoodPatchouliMossMuskVetiver

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Balsam Fir, Moss and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer77

Fall77

Winter38

Day100

Night64

Spring67

Summer100

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night43

Category winnerLiveMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men35

Unisex54

Women12

Men0

Unisex10

Women90

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,286

PerfumerAlexis Dadier

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#29,624

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2001

Reviews1

Category winnerSolution No.7Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Solution No.7 by Off-White™ is a modern unisex woody-aromatic scent from 2024. It centers on an energetic opening of coriander and bitter orange that settles into a balanced heart of marigold and balsam fir. This fragrance offers a crisp, clean profile suited for everyday wear during the warmer months, providing a rel…

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Live by American Eagle is a classic woody aromatic fragrance designed for the casual, everyday wearer. It opens with a sharp burst of mandarin orange and crisp birch before settling into a heart of cedar, balsam fir, and apple. On the skin, it projects a clean, outdoorsy vibe that performs best during the warmth of sp…

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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.7 or Live?

Live takes 5 of 7 categories. Solution No.7 is rated 3.78/5 from 38 votes; Live is rated 4.26/5 from 43 votes. Choose Solution No.7 for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Live for a floral and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Solution No.7 or Live?

Solution No.7 lasts longest (Solution No.7 72/100, Live 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Solution No.7 or Live?

Live projects furthest (Live 61/100, Solution No.7 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Solution No.7 and Live smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share musky, woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Balsam Fir, Moss and Musk.

Is Solution No.7 or Live better for summer or winter?

For summer, Live is the stronger pick. For winter, Live is the stronger pick. Solution No.7 suits daytime wear; Live suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Solution No.7 and Live?

Solution No.7 has top notes of Coriander, Ambrette, Bitter Orange and Cardamom, heart notes of Marigold, Woodsy Notes, Gentiana and Balsam Fir, a base of Moss, Musk, Vetiver and Ambroxan. Live has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Cardamom, Sage and Birch, heart notes of Cedar, Balsam Fir, Lavender and Nutmeg, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli, Moss and Musk.