Fragrance comparison

9IX vs Black Suede

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 754 ratings analysed

9IX

Rocawear

3.83194 votes

Rank #7,771 MuskyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

33%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Black Suede

Avon

3.88560 votes

Rank #27,843 MuskyAmber

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Black Suede takes 5 of 7 categories.

9IX
Choose it for a musky and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Black Suede
Choose it for a musky and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

9IX2/7

Black Suede5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

9IXRocawear

Black SuedeAvon

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.83/ 5 · 194 votes

Have 61%Had 39%Want 0%

3.88/ 5 · 560 votes

Have 63%Had 37%Want 0%

Category winnerBlack SuedeRating 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

26%Love

51%Like

8%Ok

12%Dislike

2%Hate

560 votes

Category winner9IXMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityBlack Suede

SillageBlack Suede

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value82

¤ Price value88

Category winnerBlack SuedeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

musky100%

aromatic92%

citrus84%

ozonic77%

powdery69%

aquatic61%

musky100%

amber92%

powdery84%

woody77%

warm spicy69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both musky and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

MelonMandarin OrangeCoriander

Heart

SuedeLavenderGeranium

Base

MuskWoodsy NotesAmber

Top

NutmegAldehydesCarnationCorianderGreen NotesBergamot

Heart

CloveOrrisLeatherVetiverRoseLavenderHeliotropeThyme

Base

MuskAmberWoodsy NotesOakmossCivetSuedeOpoponaxAnise

InformationalShared notesCoriander, Suede, Lavender 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 season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter37

Day–

Night–

Spring42

Summer25

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerBlack SuedeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men97

Unisex3

Women0

Men84

Unisex12

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,771

PerfumerIFF

Launched—

Reviews46

Overall rank#27,843

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

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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Avon Black Suede opens with a sharp burst of soapy aldehydes, spicy nutmeg, and crisp carnation. Within fifteen minutes, the initial brightness settles into a darker heart of warm clove, aromatic lavender, and herbal thyme. The dry down hugs the skin with powdery amber, mossy oakmoss, and soft suede musk. It sits warm…

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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 Black Suede?

Black Suede takes 5 of 7 categories. 9IX is rated 3.83/5 from 194 votes; Black Suede is rated 3.88/5 from 560 votes. Choose 9IX for a musky and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Black Suede for a musky and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, 9IX or Black Suede?

They last about the same: Black Suede 62/100, 9IX 61/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, 9IX or Black Suede?

Projection is very close: Black Suede 55/100, 9IX 53/100 for sillage.

Do 9IX and Black Suede smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share musky and powdery accords. Common notes include Coriander, Suede, Lavender and Musk.

Is 9IX or Black Suede better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in 9IX and Black Suede?

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. Black Suede has top notes of Nutmeg, Aldehydes, Carnation and Coriander, heart notes of Clove, Orris, Leather and Vetiver, a base of Musk, Amber, Woodsy Notes and Oakmoss.