Fragrance comparison

Amour Sans Espoir vs LP No.9 for Men

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 531 ratings analysed

2 wins

Amour Sans Espoir

Manzana Paris

4.577 votes

Rank #21,901 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

LP No.9 for Men

Penhaligon's

3.96524 votes

Rank #1,817 Warm SpicyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Amour Sans Espoir takes 2 of 4 categories.

Amour Sans Espoir
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer.
LP No.9 for Men
Choose it for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Amour Sans Espoir2/4

LP No.9 for Men1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: Amour Sans Espoir
Value for money: Amour Sans Espoir
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: LP No.9 for Men

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Amour Sans EspoirManzana Paris

LP No.9 for MenPenhaligon's

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.57/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 63%Had 25%Want 13%

3.96/ 5 · 524 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

57%Love

43%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

49%Love

38%Like

1%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

415 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate89

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageAmour Sans Espoir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value83

¤ Price value55

Category winnerAmour Sans EspoirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

citrus91%

musky83%

patchouli74%

warm spicy65%

woody56%

warm spicy100%

fresh spicy91%

woody83%

amber74%

cinnamon65%

citrus56%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, warm spicy and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Bergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

Pepper

Base6-8+ hrs

MuskPatchouli

Top

Mandarin OrangePalisander RosewoodBergamot

Heart

ClovesCinnamonNutmegPepperOrrisYlang-YlangRoseJasmine

Base

AmberPatchouliVanillaMusk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Pepper, Musk and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Amour Sans Espoir, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer100

Fall100

Winter50

Day–

Night–

Spring57

Summer21

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men60

Unisex40

Women0

Men95

Unisex4

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#21,901

PerfumerMarc Antoine

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#1,817

PerfumerChristian Provenzano

Launched—

Reviews63

Category winnerLP No.9 for MenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Amour Sans Espoir by Manzana Paris delivers a sharp, invigorating lift of sunny bergamot over a buzzing black pepper core. Launched in 2015 by perfumer Marc Antoine, this French unisex blend strips away heavy clutter in favor of clean, brisk lines. The base settles into soft white musk and earthy patchouli that clings…

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LP No.9 for Men is a warm, spicy Penhaligon's with a polished masculine feel. Reviewers describe a bright citrus and spice opening, a soapy rosewood and rose heart, and a darker amber, patchouli, musk and vanilla dry-down that feels groomed, resinous and mature. It suits cooler weather, evening wear, formal settings 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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Amour Sans Espoir or LP No.9 for Men?

Amour Sans Espoir takes 2 of 4 categories. Amour Sans Espoir is rated 4.57/5 from 7 votes; LP No.9 for Men is rated 3.96/5 from 524 votes. Choose Amour Sans Espoir for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer. Choose LP No.9 for Men for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Amour Sans Espoir or LP No.9 for Men?

They last about the same: Amour Sans Espoir 76/100, LP No.9 for Men 76/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Amour Sans Espoir or LP No.9 for Men?

Amour Sans Espoir projects furthest (Amour Sans Espoir 75/100, LP No.9 for Men 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Amour Sans Espoir and LP No.9 for Men smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, warm spicy and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Pepper, Musk and Patchouli.

What are the notes in Amour Sans Espoir and LP No.9 for Men?

Amour Sans Espoir has top notes of Bergamot, heart notes of Pepper, a base of Musk and Patchouli. LP No.9 for Men has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Palisander Rosewood and Bergamot, heart notes of Cloves, Cinnamon, Nutmeg and Pepper, a base of Amber, Patchouli, Vanilla and Musk.