Fragrance comparison

Amor América Palo Santo vs 9 NONUM

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 186 ratings analysed

Amor América Palo Santo

Natura

3.99152 votes

Rank #28,150 AmberWoody

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40%scent match

Some overlap

7 wins

9 NONUM

Siberian Wellness

4.2134 votes

Rank #24,840 Warm SpicyWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

9 NONUM takes 7 of 7 categories.

Amor América Palo Santo
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Best in spring.
9 NONUM
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Amor América Palo Santo0/7

9 NONUM7/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Amor América Palo SantoNatura

9 NONUMSiberian Wellness

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.99/ 5 · 152 votes

Have 18%Had 55%Want 27%

4.21/ 5 · 34 votes

Have 43%Had 5%Want 52%

Category winner9 NONUMRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

43%Love

34%Like

3%Ok

20%Dislike

1%Hate

152 votes

44%Love

41%Like

9%Ok

3%Dislike

3%Hate

34 votes

Category winner9 NONUMMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

Longevity9 NONUM

Sillage9 NONUM

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value62

Category winner9 NONUMBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody88%

smoky77%

balsamic65%

aromatic53%

warm spicy42%

warm spicy100%

woody92%

cherry84%

sweet77%

rum69%

amber61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both woody, amber and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

IncenseResinsVetiverCedarAmberFlowers

No top / heart / base split published

Top

CherryIncenseFruity Notes

Heart

Spicy NotesRumWoody NotesGingerClovesCedar

Base

VanillaResinsLeatherSweet NotesVetiverPatchouli

InformationalShared notesIncense, Resins, Vetiver and Cedar. 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

Winter84

Day–

Night–

Spring57

Summer29

Fall93

Winter100

Day55

Night100

Category winner9 NONUMMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men7

Unisex73

Women20

Men8

Unisex72

Women20

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,150

PerfumerVerônica Kato

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#24,840

PerfumerSoizic Beaucourt

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winner9 NONUMHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Amor América Palo Santo by Natura is a woody floral fragrance that leans into the warmth of resinous incense and earthy vetiver. Launched in 2008, it captures a meditative South American spirit. It works as an everyday scent for those who prefer grounding, non-sweet profiles during autumn days or crisp spring mornings.

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9 NONUM opens with dark cherry, incense and a boozy rum-spice glow, then settles into a warmer mix of vanilla, resins, leather and woods. It reads richer and more balsamic than playful, with a peppery, mulled feel that suits cool weather and evening wear. If you like cherry scents but want less syrup and more spice, s…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Amor América Palo Santo or 9 NONUM?

9 NONUM takes 7 of 7 categories. Amor América Palo Santo is rated 3.99/5 from 152 votes; 9 NONUM is rated 4.21/5 from 34 votes. Choose Amor América Palo Santo for a amber and woody character. Best in spring. Choose 9 NONUM for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Amor América Palo Santo or 9 NONUM?

9 NONUM lasts longest (9 NONUM 72/100, Amor América Palo Santo 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Amor América Palo Santo or 9 NONUM?

9 NONUM projects furthest (9 NONUM 64/100, Amor América Palo Santo 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Amor América Palo Santo and 9 NONUM smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Incense, Resins, Vetiver and Cedar.

Is Amor América Palo Santo or 9 NONUM better for summer or winter?

For summer, 9 NONUM is the stronger pick. For winter, 9 NONUM is the stronger pick. 9 NONUM suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Amor América Palo Santo and 9 NONUM?

Amor América Palo Santo features Incense, Resins, Vetiver, Cedar and Amber. 9 NONUM has top notes of Cherry, Incense and Fruity Notes, heart notes of Spicy Notes, Rum, Woody Notes and Ginger, a base of Vanilla, Resins, Leather and Sweet Notes.