Fragrance comparison

9.0 vs Un Jardin Apres la Mousson

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

Updated 18 Oct 2026 5,808 ratings analysed

7 wins

9.0

Zara

4.091,687 votes

Rank #491 IrisAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

Un Jardin Apres la Mousson

Hermès · 2008

3.984,121 votes

Rank #2,411 Fresh SpicyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

9.0 takes 7 of 7 categories.

9.0
Choose it for a iris and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Un Jardin Apres la Mousson
Choose it for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Best in spring.

9.07/7

Un Jardin Apres la Mousson0/7

Ratings & consensus: 9.0
Community sentiment: 9.0
Longevity: 9.0
Sillage & projection: 9.0
Value for money: 9.0
Versatility: 9.0
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: 9.0

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

9.0Zara

Un Jardin Apres la MoussonHermès

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.09/ 5 · 1,687 votes

Have 74%Had 26%Want 0%

3.98/ 5 · 4,121 votes

Have 66%Had 34%Want 0%

Category winner9.0Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

47%Love

41%Like

5%Ok

6%Dislike

1%Hate

1,329 votes

35%Love

45%Like

4%Ok

15%Dislike

1%Hate

4,121 votes

Category winner9.0Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

Longevity9.0

Sillage9.0

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value48

Category winner9.0Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

iris100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

powdery77%

fresh spicy69%

warm spicy61%

fresh spicy100%

warm spicy88%

aromatic77%

fresh65%

aquatic53%

citrus42%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotJuniperCoriander

Heart

IrisCardamomPepper

Base

AmberCedarVetiver

Notes

GingerGinger flowerCardamomPepperCorianderWater NotesCitrusesVetiverFloral NotesWhite Ginger Lily

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesCoriander, Cardamom, Pepper and Vetiver. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring57

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter15

Day–

Night–

Category winner9.0Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men69

Unisex28

Women3

Men8

Unisex69

Women24

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#491

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews293

Overall rank#2,411

PerfumerJean-Claude Ellena

Launched2008

Reviews201

Category winner9.0Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Zara 9.0 opens with a crisp pop of bergamot and sharp juniper before settling into a warm, powdery heart of iris and crushed cardamom. As the hours pass, dark cedar and soft amber anchor the base on skin. It shines brightest on crisp autumn evenings, pairing naturally with a heavy coat or wool sweater for casual night…

Reviews →

Hermès Un Jardin Apres la Mousson is a refreshing, watery spice fragrance that captures the smell of rain falling on sun-warmed earth and lush foliage. The scent opens with a burst of crisp ginger root and crushed green cardamom pods before settling into a gentle pool of cool water notes, coriander, and black pepper. …

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, 9.0 or Un Jardin Apres la Mousson?

9.0 takes 7 of 7 categories. 9.0 is rated 4.09/5 from 1,687 votes; Un Jardin Apres la Mousson is rated 3.98/5 from 4,121 votes. Choose 9.0 for a iris and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Un Jardin Apres la Mousson for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, 9.0 or Un Jardin Apres la Mousson?

9.0 lasts longest (9.0 68/100, Un Jardin Apres la Mousson 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 9.0 or Un Jardin Apres la Mousson?

9.0 projects furthest (9.0 59/100, Un Jardin Apres la Mousson 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 9.0 and Un Jardin Apres la Mousson smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Coriander, Cardamom, Pepper and Vetiver.

Is 9.0 or Un Jardin Apres la Mousson better for summer or winter?

For summer, 9.0 is the stronger pick. For winter, 9.0 is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 9.0 and Un Jardin Apres la Mousson?

9.0 has top notes of Bergamot, Juniper and Coriander, heart notes of Iris, Cardamom and Pepper, a base of Amber, Cedar and Vetiver. Un Jardin Apres la Mousson features Ginger, Ginger flower, Cardamom, Pepper and Coriander.