Fragrance comparison

Argentic vs Ninth Wave

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 136 ratings analysed

5 wins

Argentic

Alexandre.J

3.88115 votes

Rank #6,670 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

Ninth Wave

Neshama Perfume

3.8121 votes

Rank #40,155 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Argentic takes 5 of 5 categories.

Argentic
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Ninth Wave
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Best in fall, evening wear.

Argentic5/5

Ninth Wave0/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ArgenticAlexandre.J

Ninth WaveNeshama Perfume

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.88/ 5 · 115 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

3.81/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 29%Had 12%Want 58%

Category winnerArgenticRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

35%Love

35%Like

12%Ok

19%Dislike

0%Hate

107 votes

29%Love

43%Like

19%Ok

0%Dislike

10%Hate

21 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityArgentic

SillageArgentic

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value60

¤ Price value41

Category winnerArgenticBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

woody92%

amber84%

warm spicy77%

citrus69%

powdery61%

woody100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

earthy77%

warm spicy69%

citrus61%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Bergamot

Heart

Black PepperRose

Base

Atlas CedarVirginia CedarIncenseAmberwoodWhite MuskNutmeg

Notes

SandalwoodRose GeraniumCypriol Oil or NagarmothaChinese OudCastoreumBergamotOakmossBlack PepperVirginia CedarAtlas CedarNutmeg

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Black Pepper, Virginia Cedar and Nutmeg. 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

Summer44

Fall0

Winter50

Day–

Night–

Spring70

Summer20

Fall100

Winter80

Day56

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men68

Unisex29

Women3

Men41

Unisex35

Women24

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,670

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews43

Overall rank#40,155

PerfumerSimon Shaer

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerArgenticHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Argentic opens with bergamot and black pepper, then settles into a dry cedar, incense, and amberwood base with a musky, slightly powdery finish. It reads woody, spicy, and polished rather than sweet, and usually suits someone who likes sharp freshness up top with a smoky, warm dry-down.

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Ninth Wave is a dry, woody scent with a surprisingly minty lift, earthy moss, pepper, and a clean oud effect rather than anything heavy or barnyard. It opens fresh, then settles into clear woods with a musky, slightly leathery feel. It may suit buyers who like unusual, meditative fragrances with a masculine tilt. Samp…

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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, Argentic or Ninth Wave?

Argentic takes 5 of 5 categories. Argentic is rated 3.88/5 from 115 votes; Ninth Wave is rated 3.81/5 from 21 votes. Choose Argentic for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Ninth Wave for a woody and fresh spicy character. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Argentic or Ninth Wave?

Argentic lasts longest (Argentic 79/100, Ninth Wave 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Argentic or Ninth Wave?

Argentic projects furthest (Argentic 71/100, Ninth Wave 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Argentic and Ninth Wave smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Black Pepper, Virginia Cedar and Nutmeg.

Is Argentic or Ninth Wave better for summer or winter?

Ninth Wave suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Argentic and Ninth Wave?

Argentic has top notes of Bergamot, heart notes of Black Pepper and Rose, a base of Atlas Cedar, Virginia Cedar, Incense and Amberwood. Ninth Wave features Sandalwood, Rose Geranium, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Chinese Oud and Castoreum.