Fragrance comparison

9IX vs The Wild Man

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 225 ratings analysed

9IX

Rocawear

3.83194 votes

Rank #7,771 MuskyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

25%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

The Wild Man

Morris

4.2331 votes

Rank #28,524 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

The Wild Man takes 5 of 7 categories.

9IX
Choose it for a musky and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
The Wild Man
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

9IX2/7

The Wild Man5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

9IXRocawear

The Wild ManMorris

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.83/ 5 · 194 votes

Have 61%Had 39%Want 0%

4.23/ 5 · 31 votes

Have 60%Had 21%Want 19%

Category winnerThe Wild ManRating 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

71%Like

3%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

31 votes

Category winnerThe Wild ManMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityThe Wild Man

Sillage9IX

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value82

¤ Price value89

Category winnerThe Wild ManBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

musky100%

aromatic92%

citrus84%

ozonic77%

powdery69%

aquatic61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

amber84%

lavender77%

fruity69%

sweet61%

Scent match25%Clearly different · both aromatic

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

LavenderMelonRhubarbPineappleCalabrian bergamotGreen NotesMandarin OrangeGrapefruit

Heart2-3 hrs

GeraniumBlack PepperJasmineMagnolia

Base5-7 hrs

OlibanumVetiverLabdanumTonka BeanPatchouliMuskAmber

InformationalShared notesMelon, Mandarin Orange, Lavender and Geranium. Durations are only published for The Wild Man, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter37

Day–

Night–

Spring93

Summer60

Fall100

Winter60

Day100

Night64

Category winnerThe Wild ManMost 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#28,524

PerfumerJulie Pluchet

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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The Wild Man by Morris takes the beloved modern aromatic profile and gives it a smooth Italian spin. Spraying it on delivers an energetic splash of Calabrian bergamot, sweet melon, tart rhubarb, and crisp lavender. As the initial fruity zest settles, a clean core of geranium and cracked black pepper adds structure wit…

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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 The Wild Man?

The Wild Man takes 5 of 7 categories. 9IX is rated 3.83/5 from 194 votes; The Wild Man is rated 4.23/5 from 31 votes. Choose 9IX for a musky and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose The Wild Man for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 9IX or The Wild Man?

They last about the same: The Wild Man 62/100, 9IX 61/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, 9IX or The Wild Man?

9IX projects furthest (9IX 53/100, The Wild Man 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 9IX and The Wild Man smell similar?

Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic accords. Common notes include Melon, Mandarin Orange, Lavender and Geranium.

Is 9IX or The Wild Man better for summer or winter?

For summer, The Wild Man is the stronger pick. For winter, The Wild Man is the stronger pick. The Wild Man suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 9IX and The Wild Man?

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. The Wild Man has top notes of Lavender, Melon, Rhubarb and Pineapple, heart notes of Geranium, Black Pepper, Jasmine and Magnolia, a base of Olibanum, Vetiver, Labdanum and Tonka Bean.