Fragrance comparison

9IX vs Another Blue Dua

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 199 ratings analysed

4 wins

9IX

Rocawear

3.83194 votes

Rank #7,771 MuskyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

Another Blue Dua

The Dua Brand

4.605 votes

Rank #38,105 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

9IX takes 4 of 4 categories.

9IX
Choose it for a musky and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.
Another Blue Dua
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

9IX4/4

Another Blue Dua0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

9IXRocawear

Another Blue DuaThe Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.83/ 5 · 194 votes

Have 61%Had 39%Want 0%

4.60/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 44%Had 33%Want 22%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

56%Like

3%Ok

16%Dislike

0%Hate

187 votes

60%Love

40%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate90

Category winners

Longevity9IX

Sillage9IX

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value82

¤ Price value63

Category winner9IXBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

musky100%

aromatic92%

citrus84%

ozonic77%

powdery69%

aquatic61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

herbal84%

leather77%

musky69%

green61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both aromatic and musky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

MelonMandarin OrangeCoriander

Heart

SuedeLavenderGeranium

Base

MuskWoodsy NotesAmber

Notes

BasilSuedeMandarin OrangeGeraniumMelonSageCucumberLeatherMuskWoodsy Notes

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesMelon, Mandarin Orange, Suede and Geranium. Durations are only published for Another Blue Dua, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter37

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer100

Fall50

Winter0

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men97

Unisex3

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,771

PerfumerIFF

Launched—

Reviews46

Overall rank#38,105

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winner9IXHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

9IX by Rocawear is an aromatic woody fragrance centered on a juicy cantaloupe melon opening. It blends sharp coriander and mandarin with a suede and lavender heart, resting on a base of musk and amber. Designed for younger men, it offers a casual, versatile profile suitable for everyday wear, work, or gym sessions dur…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, 9IX or Another Blue Dua?

9IX takes 4 of 4 categories. 9IX is rated 3.83/5 from 194 votes; Another Blue Dua is rated 4.60/5 from 5 votes. Choose 9IX for a musky and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring. Choose Another Blue Dua for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 9IX or Another Blue Dua?

They last about the same: 9IX 61/100, Another Blue Dua 60/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, 9IX or Another Blue Dua?

9IX projects furthest (9IX 53/100, Another Blue Dua 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 9IX and Another Blue Dua smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and musky accords. Common notes include Melon, Mandarin Orange, Suede and Geranium.

Is 9IX or Another Blue Dua better for summer or winter?

Another Blue Dua suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 9IX and Another Blue Dua?

9IX has top notes of Melon, Mandarin Orange and Coriander, heart notes of Suede, Lavender and Geranium, a base of Musk, Woodsy Notes and Amber. Another Blue Dua features Basil, Suede, Mandarin Orange, Geranium and Melon.