Solution No.9 vs Boum Honey
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
29%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Solution No.9 takes 3 of 4 categories.
Solution No.9Choose it for a sweet and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Boum HoneyChoose it for a honey and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Solution No.93/4
Boum Honey1/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Solution No.9
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Solution No.9
- Sillage & projection
- Boum Honey
- Value for money
- Not scored
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Solution No.9
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Solution No.9Off-White™Boum HoneyJeanne ArthesWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.81/ 5 · 133 votes
Have 88%Had 13%Want 0%
3.85/ 5 · 13 votes
Have 5%Had 4%Want 91%
Category winnerSolution No.9Rating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate40%Love
37%Like
13%Ok
5%Dislike
5%Hate
112 votes
31%Love
46%Like
0%Ok
23%Dislike
0%Hate
13 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevitySolution No.9
SillageBoum Honey
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothsweet100%
white floral92%
almond84%
musky77%
savory69%
nutty61%
honey100%
sweet88%
cinnamon77%
warm spicy65%
floral53%
amber42%
Scent match29%Clearly different · both sweet
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Bitter AlmondBergamot
Heart
JasmineSesameTea
Base
RiceTonka BeanMuskVirginia Cedar
Top15-30 mins
White Honey
Heart2-4 hrs
TeaTonka BeanJasmineLily-of-the-Valley
Base5-8 hrs
CinnamonMuskAmberSandalwoodVirginia Cedar
InformationalShared notesJasmine, Tea, Tonka Bean and Musk. Durations are only published for Boum Honey, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring88
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer40
Fall60
Winter60
Day100
Night83
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#10,345
PerfumerSidonie Lancesseur
Launched—
Reviews19
Overall rank#59,283
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerSolution No.9Higher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotSolution No.9 by Off-White is a polarizing, modern gourmand that centers on toasted rice, bitter almond, and sesame. Best suited for autumn and winter, it creates a unique, food-like profile that stands out. Expect a challenging opening followed by a creamy, floral tea dry-down that rewards those who give it time to s…
Reviews →Boum Honey by Jeanne Arthes brings a cozy, sunlit blend of golden white honey, calming steeped tea, and sweet cinnamon spice. Right after spraying, it delivers an instant rush of sweet nectar that quickly softens as herbal tea leaves, creamy tonka bean, and delicate jasmine petals emerge. As it settles into the skin, …
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.9 or Boum Honey?
Solution No.9 takes 3 of 4 categories. Solution No.9 is rated 3.81/5 from 133 votes; Boum Honey is rated 3.85/5 from 13 votes. Choose Solution No.9 for a sweet and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Boum Honey for a honey and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Solution No.9 or Boum Honey?
Solution No.9 lasts longest (Solution No.9 67/100, Boum Honey 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Solution No.9 or Boum Honey?
Boum Honey projects furthest (Boum Honey 74/100, Solution No.9 57/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Solution No.9 and Boum Honey smell similar?
Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet accords. Common notes include Jasmine, Tea, Tonka Bean and Musk.
Is Solution No.9 or Boum Honey better for summer or winter?
Boum Honey suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Solution No.9 and Boum Honey?
Solution No.9 has top notes of Bitter Almond and Bergamot, heart notes of Jasmine, Sesame and Tea, a base of Rice, Tonka Bean, Musk and Virginia Cedar. Boum Honey has top notes of White Honey, heart notes of Tea, Tonka Bean, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Cinnamon, Musk, Amber and Sandalwood.
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