Solution No.9 vs Orla Kiely
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
24%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3.
Solution No.9Choose it for a sweet and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Orla KielyChoose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Solution No.93/7
Orla Kiely3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Solution No.9
- Community sentiment
- Orla Kiely
- Longevity
- Solution No.9
- Sillage & projection
- Tie
- Value for money
- Orla Kiely
- Versatility
- Orla Kiely
- 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™Orla KielyOrla KielyWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.81/ 5 · 133 votes
Have 88%Had 13%Want 0%
3.57/ 5 · 128 votes
Have 36%Had 29%Want 35%
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
25%Love
60%Like
5%Ok
10%Dislike
1%Hate
104 votes
Category winnerOrla KielyMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevitySolution No.9
SillageTie
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerOrla KielyBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothsweet100%
white floral92%
almond84%
musky77%
savory69%
nutty61%
fruity100%
woody92%
sweet84%
fresh spicy77%
rose69%
aromatic61%
Scent match24%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
Top
TeaFigPeachBergamot
Heart
Mexican chocolateRoseGeraniumOsmanthusWhite Flowers
Base
Virginia CedarSandalwoodTonka BeanMusk
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Tea, Tonka Bean 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 seasonSpring88
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer74
Fall78
Winter19
Day100
Night22
Category winnerOrla KielyMost 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#13,796
PerfumerAnne Flipo
Launched—
Reviews18
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 →Orla Kiely is a cheerful floral built around tea, fig, peach and a soft chocolate warmth. It opens fruity, green and aromatic, then settles into rose, geranium, white flowers, musk and pale woods. Shoppers who like fresh fruity florals with a slightly cosy, creamy twist may enjoy it most. Some wearers find the opening…
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 Orla Kiely?
No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3. Solution No.9 is rated 3.81/5 from 133 votes; Orla Kiely is rated 3.57/5 from 128 votes. Choose Solution No.9 for a sweet and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Orla Kiely for a fruity and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Solution No.9 or Orla Kiely?
They last about the same: Solution No.9 67/100, Orla Kiely 66/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Solution No.9 or Orla Kiely?
Projection is very close: Solution No.9 57/100, Orla Kiely 57/100 for sillage.
Do Solution No.9 and Orla Kiely smell similar?
Clearly different: a 24% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Tea, Tonka Bean and Musk.
Is Solution No.9 or Orla Kiely better for summer or winter?
For summer, Orla Kiely is the stronger pick. For winter, Solution No.9 is the stronger pick. Orla Kiely suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Solution No.9 and Orla Kiely?
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. Orla Kiely has top notes of Tea, Fig, Peach and Bergamot, heart notes of Mexican chocolate, Rose, Geranium and Osmanthus, a base of Virginia Cedar, Sandalwood, Tonka Bean and Musk.
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