Fragrance comparison

9IX vs Dan Dana

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 214 ratings analysed

4 wins

9IX

Rocawear

3.83194 votes

Rank #7,771 MuskyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

Dan Dana

Nabeel

3.3020 votes

Rank #50,340 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

9IX takes 4 of 5 categories.

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

9IX4/5

Dan Dana1/5

Ratings & consensus: 9IX
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Dan Dana
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

Dan DanaNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.83/ 5 · 194 votes

Have 61%Had 39%Want 0%

3.30/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 38%Had 2%Want 60%

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

10%Love

55%Like

10%Ok

5%Dislike

20%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate58

Category winners

LongevityDan Dana

Sillage9IX

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value82

¤ Price value78

Category winner9IXBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

musky100%

aromatic92%

citrus84%

ozonic77%

powdery69%

aquatic61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy90%

woody80%

citrus70%

lavender60%

ozonic50%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both aromatic, citrus and ozonic

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

LavenderJuniper BerriesBergamotCitrusesBlack CurrantLemonGrapefruitCoriander

Heart

Violet LeafBlack PepperBay LeafCedarLeatherClovesGeraniumCypress

Base

MuskAmberVetiverGuaiac WoodSandalwoodTonka BeanRaspberryMoss

InformationalShared notesCoriander, Lavender, Geranium 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–

Spring100

Summer78

Fall100

Winter44

Day100

Night44

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men97

Unisex3

Women0

Men10

Unisex50

Women40

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,771

PerfumerIFF

Launched—

Reviews46

Overall rank#50,340

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

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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Dan Dana by Nabeel is an aromatic spicy perfume that combines sharp Mediterranean citrus fruits with dry woods and herbal undertones. Ideal for warm spring and summer afternoons, it wraps the skin in a crisp breeze of lavender, juniper berries, and cedar. It leans away from modern sugary profiles, appealing to those w…

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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 Dan Dana?

9IX takes 4 of 5 categories. 9IX is rated 3.83/5 from 194 votes; Dan Dana is rated 3.30/5 from 20 votes. Choose 9IX for a musky and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring. Choose Dan Dana for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 9IX or Dan Dana?

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

Which projects more, 9IX or Dan Dana?

9IX projects furthest (9IX 53/100, Dan Dana 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 9IX and Dan Dana smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and ozonic accords. Common notes include Coriander, Lavender, Geranium and Musk.

Is 9IX or Dan Dana better for summer or winter?

Dan Dana suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 9IX and Dan Dana?

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. Dan Dana has top notes of Lavender, Juniper Berries, Bergamot and Citruses, heart notes of Violet Leaf, Black Pepper, Bay Leaf and Cedar, a base of Musk, Amber, Vetiver and Guaiac Wood.