Fragrance comparison

Amasis vs 9.0

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,713 ratings analysed

Amasis

Nilafar du Nil

4.1926 votes

Rank #13,750 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

9.0

Zara

4.091,687 votes

Rank #502 IrisAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

9.0 takes 4 of 7 categories.

Amasis
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
9.0
Choose it for a iris and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter.

Amasis3/7

9.04/7

Ratings & consensus: 9.0
Community sentiment: 9.0
Longevity: Amasis
Sillage & projection: Amasis
Value for money: 9.0
Versatility: Amasis
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: 9.0

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AmasisNilafar du Nil

9.0Zara

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.19/ 5 · 26 votes

Have 28%Had 6%Want 66%

4.09/ 5 · 1,687 votes

Have 74%Had 26%Want 0%

Category winner9.0Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

69%Love

12%Like

0%Ok

8%Dislike

12%Hate

26 votes

47%Love

41%Like

5%Ok

6%Dislike

1%Hate

1,329 votes

Category winner9.0Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityAmasis

SillageAmasis

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value88

Category winner9.0Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

fruity84%

powdery77%

tropical69%

metallic61%

iris100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

powdery77%

fresh spicy69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Metallic notesCarambola (Star Fruit)Pomelo

Heart

GuavaCarrot SeedsJuniper

Base

CedarIrisVetiverElemi resin

Top

BergamotJuniperCoriander

Heart

IrisCardamomPepper

Base

AmberCedarVetiver

InformationalShared notesJuniper, Cedar, Iris and Vetiver. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring94

Summer100

Fall22

Winter17

Day100

Night33

Spring57

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerAmasisMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men70

Unisex30

Women0

Men69

Unisex28

Women3

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#13,750

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews15

Overall rank#502

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews293

Category winner9.0Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Amasis by Nilafar du Nil is an aromatic fougere that blends metallic sharpness with tropical fruit notes. Launched in 2020, this scent leans into a crisp, clean aesthetic, utilizing pomelo and carambola to establish a zesty opening. It settles into a woody base of cedar and vetiver, making it a suitable choice for cas…

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Zara 9.0 opens with a crisp pop of bergamot and sharp juniper before settling into a warm, powdery heart of iris and crushed cardamom. As the hours pass, dark cedar and soft amber anchor the base on skin. It shines brightest on crisp autumn evenings, pairing naturally with a heavy coat or wool sweater for casual night…

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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, Amasis or 9.0?

9.0 takes 4 of 7 categories. Amasis is rated 4.19/5 from 26 votes; 9.0 is rated 4.09/5 from 1,687 votes. Choose Amasis for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose 9.0 for a iris and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Amasis or 9.0?

Amasis lasts longest (Amasis 74/100, 9.0 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Amasis or 9.0?

Amasis projects furthest (Amasis 66/100, 9.0 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Amasis and 9.0 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and powdery accords. Common notes include Juniper, Cedar, Iris and Vetiver.

Is Amasis or 9.0 better for summer or winter?

For summer, Amasis is the stronger pick. For winter, 9.0 is the stronger pick. Amasis suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Amasis and 9.0?

Amasis has top notes of Metallic notes, Carambola (Star Fruit) and Pomelo, heart notes of Guava, Carrot Seeds and Juniper, a base of Cedar, Iris, Vetiver and Elemi resin. 9.0 has top notes of Bergamot, Juniper and Coriander, heart notes of Iris, Cardamom and Pepper, a base of Amber, Cedar and Vetiver.