Fragrance comparison

9IX vs Obsidian

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 199 ratings analysed

9IX

Rocawear

3.83194 votes

Rank #7,771 MuskyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

30%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Obsidian

Insider Parfums

4.405 votes

Rank #38,657 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Obsidian takes 3 of 4 categories.

9IX
Choose it for a musky and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Obsidian
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

9IX1/4

Obsidian3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Obsidian
Sillage & projection: Obsidian
Value for money: Obsidian
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

ObsidianInsider Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.83/ 5 · 194 votes

Have 61%Had 39%Want 0%

4.40/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 25%Had 0%Want 75%

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

20%Like

20%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

⏱ Longevity90

〰 Sillage81

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityObsidian

SillageObsidian

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value82

¤ Price value94

Category winnerObsidianBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

musky100%

aromatic92%

citrus84%

ozonic77%

powdery69%

aquatic61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

warm spicy84%

amber77%

fresh spicy69%

powdery61%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both aromatic 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

GeraniumCardamomNutmegMandarin OrangePink PepperCorianderLavender

Heart

AgarwoodVetiverIncenseOudMagnoliaVioletAmber

Base

Virginia CedarSandalwoodBenzoinMusk

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Coriander, Lavender and Geranium. 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–

Spring33

Summer33

Fall100

Winter100

Day67

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men97

Unisex3

Women0

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,771

PerfumerIFF

Launched—

Reviews46

Overall rank#38,657

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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Obsidian by Insider Parfums offers a bold, woody composition designed for those who appreciate intensity. This unisex scent centers on oud and vetiver, creating a dry and spicy profile that cuts through cold air. It remains firm on the skin for hours, making it a reliable choice for autumn evenings when you need a fra…

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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 Obsidian?

Obsidian takes 3 of 4 categories. 9IX is rated 3.83/5 from 194 votes; Obsidian is rated 4.40/5 from 5 votes. Choose 9IX for a musky and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Obsidian for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, 9IX or Obsidian?

Obsidian lasts longest (Obsidian 90/100, 9IX 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 9IX or Obsidian?

Obsidian projects furthest (Obsidian 81/100, 9IX 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 9IX and Obsidian smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and powdery accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Coriander, Lavender and Geranium.

Is 9IX or Obsidian better for summer or winter?

Obsidian suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 9IX and Obsidian?

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. Obsidian has top notes of Geranium, Cardamom, Nutmeg and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Agarwood, Vetiver, Incense and Oud, a base of Virginia Cedar, Sandalwood, Benzoin and Musk.