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    Side by side

    Solution No.9 vs. L'Eau Papier

    Very similar
    New comparison

    L'Eau Papier rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin, while Solution No.9 projects louder.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Solution No.9 vs. L'Eau Papier
    Solution No.9L'Eau Papier
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Toilette
    Launched20242023
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerSidonie LancesseurFabrice Pellegrin
    Best seasonFallSummer

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Solution No.9

    Sweet
    Savory
    White Floral
    Almond
    Musky
    Nutty
    Lactonic
    Aromatic

    L'Eau Papier

    Powdery
    Musky
    Yellow Floral
    Woody
    Sweet
    Fresh
    Aromatic
    Floral

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    BergamotBitter Almond
    AldehydesRice steamPink PepperMagnolia
    Heart
    SesameJasmineTea
    AcaciaMimosaSesame
    Base
    RiceMuskTonka BeanCedarwood
    White MuskCedarWoody NotesSandalwood

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Solution No.9 vs. L'Eau Papier
    Solution No.9L'Eau Papier
    Score3.5/54/5
    Longevity4-6 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagestrongmoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    Bitter almond gives it an edge; rice keeps it grounded. Jasmine and sesame make it soft without being safe. This is for someone who wants interesting, not loud.Solution No.9
    Not a projection powerhouse. L'Eau Papier sits close, Intimate, an aromatic daydream for those who want scent rather than scent-ame. Think desk companion, not dinner-party statement.L'Eau Papier