Fragrance comparison

9IX vs Bleu 2.0

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 217 ratings analysed

5 wins

9IX

Rocawear

3.83194 votes

Rank #7,771 MuskyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

Bleu 2.0

Maracujá Brasil

3.8723 votes

Rank #58,768 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

9IX takes 5 of 5 categories.

9IX
Choose it for a musky and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Bleu 2.0
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

9IX5/5

Bleu 2.00/5

Ratings & consensus: 9IX
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

Bleu 2.0Maracujá Brasil

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.83/ 5 · 194 votes

Have 61%Had 39%Want 0%

3.87/ 5 · 23 votes

Have 33%Had 19%Want 48%

Category winner9IXRating 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

22%Love

48%Like

26%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

23 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage43

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

Longevity9IX

Sillage9IX

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value82

¤ Price value79

Category winner9IXBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

musky100%

aromatic92%

citrus84%

ozonic77%

powdery69%

aquatic61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

citrus84%

amber77%

woody69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both aromatic and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

MelonMandarin OrangeCoriander

Heart

SuedeLavenderGeranium

Base

MuskWoodsy NotesAmber

Top15-30 mins

CorianderMandarin OrangeBergamotGrapefruit

Heart2-4 hrs

Black PepperLavenderMyrrhGeranium

Base5-7 hrs

MuskCedarAmberGuaiac WoodAgarwood (Oud)Tonka Bean

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Coriander, Lavender and Geranium. Durations are only published for Bleu 2.0, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter37

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer67

Fall92

Winter25

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men97

Unisex3

Women0

Men88

Unisex12

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,771

PerfumerIFF

Launched—

Reviews46

Overall rank#58,768

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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Bleu 2.0 by Maracujá Brasil opens with a brisk splash of grapefruit, bitter bergamot, and sweet mandarin orange. A sharp pinch of coriander adds immediate green snap. It kicks off energetic and clean. Within twenty minutes, the citrus gives way to aromatic French lavender, minty geranium, and warm black pepper. The dr…

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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 Bleu 2.0?

9IX takes 5 of 5 categories. 9IX is rated 3.83/5 from 194 votes; Bleu 2.0 is rated 3.87/5 from 23 votes. Choose 9IX for a musky and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Bleu 2.0 for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 9IX or Bleu 2.0?

9IX lasts longest (9IX 61/100, Bleu 2.0 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 9IX or Bleu 2.0?

9IX projects furthest (9IX 53/100, Bleu 2.0 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 9IX and Bleu 2.0 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Coriander, Lavender and Geranium.

Is 9IX or Bleu 2.0 better for summer or winter?

Bleu 2.0 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 9IX and Bleu 2.0?

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. Bleu 2.0 has top notes of Coriander, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Grapefruit, heart notes of Black Pepper, Lavender, Myrrh and Geranium, a base of Musk, Cedar, Amber and Guaiac Wood.