Fragrance comparison

9IX vs Tuxedo Noir

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 197 ratings analysed

4 wins

9IX

Rocawear

3.83194 votes

Rank #7,771 MuskyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

30%scent match

Clearly different

Tuxedo Noir

LANSY

3.673 votes

Rank #59,974 PatchouliWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

9IX takes 4 of 4 categories.

9IX
Choose it for a musky and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.
Tuxedo Noir
Choose it for a patchouli and woody character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

9IX4/4

Tuxedo Noir0/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
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

Tuxedo NoirLANSY

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.83/ 5 · 194 votes

Have 61%Had 39%Want 0%

3.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 15%Had 5%Want 80%

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

33%Love

0%Like

67%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

Longevity9IX

Sillage9IX

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value82

¤ Price value63

Category winner9IXBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

musky100%

aromatic92%

citrus84%

ozonic77%

powdery69%

aquatic61%

patchouli100%

woody92%

powdery84%

amber77%

musky69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match30%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

BergamotGrapefruitOrangePepperCorianderLemonMandarin Orange

Heart

JasmineGardeniaRosemaryLavenderGeraniumSea NotesNeroli

Base

PatchouliMuskAmberCedarHeliotropeVetiver

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–

Spring75

Summer100

Fall50

Winter25

Day100

Night67

Category winnerNot enough dataMost 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#59,974

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

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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Tuxedo Noir opens with bright citrus and pepper, then settles into a cleaner aromatic heart with lavender, neroli and a light marine touch. As it dries down, patchouli, musk and amber give it a woody, powdery finish that reads familiar and easy to wear. It looks aimed at men who like fresh designer-style scents with a…

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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 Tuxedo Noir?

9IX takes 4 of 4 categories. 9IX is rated 3.83/5 from 194 votes; Tuxedo Noir is rated 3.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose 9IX for a musky and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring. Choose Tuxedo Noir for a patchouli and woody character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 9IX or Tuxedo Noir?

9IX lasts longest (9IX 61/100, Tuxedo Noir 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 9IX or Tuxedo Noir?

9IX projects furthest (9IX 53/100, Tuxedo Noir 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 9IX and Tuxedo Noir smell similar?

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

Is 9IX or Tuxedo Noir better for summer or winter?

Tuxedo Noir suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 9IX and Tuxedo Noir?

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. Tuxedo Noir has top notes of Bergamot, Grapefruit, Orange and Pepper, heart notes of Jasmine, Gardenia, Rosemary and Lavender, a base of Patchouli, Musk, Amber and Cedar.