Fragrance comparison

9 Final Spirit vs Say Sakura

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 87 ratings analysed

5 wins

9 Final Spirit

Spiritum

3.9146 votes

Rank #45,866 SweetAmber

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47%scent match

Some overlap

Say Sakura

LEN Fragrances

3.7141 votes

Rank #26,098 FruityAmber

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

9 Final Spirit takes 5 of 7 categories.

9 Final Spirit
Choose it for a sweet and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Say Sakura
Choose it for a fruity and amber character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

9 Final Spirit5/7

Say Sakura2/7

Ratings & consensus: 9 Final Spirit
Community sentiment: 9 Final Spirit
Longevity: 9 Final Spirit
Sillage & projection: 9 Final Spirit
Value for money: 9 Final Spirit
Versatility: Say Sakura
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Say Sakura

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

9 Final SpiritSpiritum

Say SakuraLEN Fragrances

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.91/ 5 · 46 votes

Have 21%Had 8%Want 71%

3.71/ 5 · 41 votes

Have 17%Had 3%Want 80%

Category winner9 Final SpiritRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

37%Love

33%Like

20%Ok

7%Dislike

4%Hate

46 votes

49%Love

17%Like

5%Ok

15%Dislike

15%Hate

41 votes

Category winner9 Final SpiritMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

Longevity9 Final Spirit

Sillage9 Final Spirit

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value43

¤ Price value35

Category winner9 Final SpiritBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

amber92%

warm spicy84%

balsamic77%

aromatic69%

woody61%

fruity100%

amber92%

sweet84%

woody77%

aldehydic69%

cherry61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both sweet, amber and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CinnamonDavanaLabdanumClary Sage

Heart

DatesSaffron

Base

MyrhhAgarwood (Oud)TobaccoSandalwoodIncenseVanillaCypriol Oil or NagarmothaMusk

Top20-35 mins

ProseccoMaraschino CherryAmarettoPlumDavanaDates

Heart3-5 hrs

Cherry BlossomIrisIncenseCypriol Oil or NagarmothaSaffronPink Pepper

Base8-12+ hrs

TobaccoCashmere WoodLabdanumMyrrhSandalTonka BeanMuskVanilla

InformationalShared notesDavana, Labdanum, Dates and Saffron. Durations are only published for Say Sakura, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring13

Summer13

Fall93

Winter100

Day85

Night100

Spring85

Summer31

Fall100

Winter100

Day44

Night100

Category winnerSay SakuraMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men22

Unisex52

Women26

Men8

Unisex35

Women58

Date 41%Party 33%Casual 15%Work 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#45,866

PerfumerBertrand Duchaufour

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#26,098

PerfumerPaulo de Moraes

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerSay SakuraHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

9 Final Spirit by Spiritum opens with an inviting burst of spicy cinnamon, herbal clary sage, and warm labdanum resin. As it settles onto the skin, the heart reveals rich, honeyed dates paired with earthy saffron, creating a deep and comforting sweetness that never turns cloying. The base grounds the entire blend in d…

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Say Sakura by LEN Fragrances is an intense, boozy cherry and dark plum scent that hits the air with dramatic weight. The opening crackles with sparkling prosecco and sweet maraschino cherry before sinking into rich almond amaretto and sticky dates. It is lush and unapologetic. You will immediately notice how thick the…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, 9 Final Spirit or Say Sakura?

9 Final Spirit takes 5 of 7 categories. 9 Final Spirit is rated 3.91/5 from 46 votes; Say Sakura is rated 3.71/5 from 41 votes. Choose 9 Final Spirit for a sweet and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Say Sakura for a fruity and amber character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, 9 Final Spirit or Say Sakura?

9 Final Spirit lasts longest (9 Final Spirit 78/100, Say Sakura 74/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 9 Final Spirit or Say Sakura?

Projection is very close: 9 Final Spirit 66/100, Say Sakura 65/100 for sillage.

Do 9 Final Spirit and Say Sakura smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, amber and woody accords. Common notes include Davana, Labdanum, Dates and Saffron.

Is 9 Final Spirit or Say Sakura better for summer or winter?

For summer, Say Sakura is the stronger pick. For winter, 9 Final Spirit is the stronger pick. 9 Final Spirit suits evening wear; Say Sakura suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 9 Final Spirit and Say Sakura?

9 Final Spirit has top notes of Cinnamon, Davana, Labdanum and Clary Sage, heart notes of Dates and Saffron, a base of Myrhh, Agarwood (Oud), Tobacco and Sandalwood. Say Sakura has top notes of Prosecco, Maraschino Cherry, Amaretto and Plum, heart notes of Cherry Blossom, Iris, Incense and Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, a base of Tobacco, Cashmere Wood, Labdanum and Myrrh.