Fragrance comparison

Axis Red Caviar vs Creation N° 09

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 50 ratings analysed

Axis Red Caviar

Axis

3.6736 votes

Rank #19,828 WoodySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Creation N° 09

Ulric de Varens

4.6414 votes

Rank #41,076 FruityWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Creation N° 09 takes 4 of 5 categories.

Axis Red Caviar
Choose it for a woody and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Creation N° 09
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

Axis Red Caviar1/5

Creation N° 094/5

Ratings & consensus: Creation N° 09
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Creation N° 09
Sillage & projection: Creation N° 09
Value for money: Creation N° 09
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Axis Red Caviar

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Axis Red CaviarAxis

Creation N° 09Ulric de Varens

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.67/ 5 · 36 votes

Have 28%Had 27%Want 44%

4.64/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 19%Had 24%Want 57%

Category winnerCreation N° 09Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

19%Love

56%Like

0%Ok

22%Dislike

3%Hate

36 votes

64%Love

36%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate91

Category winners

LongevityCreation N° 09

SillageCreation N° 09

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value75

Category winnerCreation N° 09Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

sweet92%

fruity84%

powdery77%

floral69%

soft spicy61%

fruity100%

woody92%

patchouli84%

earthy77%

citrus69%

mossy61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both woody and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Pink PepperTangerineRaspberryPeachPomegranate

Heart

OrchidFreesiaRoseHeliotropeViolet Leaf

Base

SandalwoodVanilleAmberPatchouli

Notes

CranberryPatchoulioak mossVanilleMandarin OrangePomegranateRaspberryRose

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesRaspberry, Pomegranate, Rose and Vanille. Durations are only published for Creation N° 09, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring78

Summer56

Fall100

Winter89

Day100

Night54

Spring100

Summer75

Fall75

Winter100

Day92

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men20

Unisex0

Women80

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Party 32%Date 28%Casual 26%Work 14%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,828

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#41,076

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAxis Red CaviarHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Axis Red Caviar is a soft fruity floral with a juicy pomegranate, peach and raspberry opening, then a powdery floral heart over vanilla, amber, sandalwood and patchouli. It reads smooth, lightly spicy and easy to wear. Reviewers describe it as office-friendly, subtle and a little sensual, with a lighter, fresher feel …

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Creation N° 09 by Ulric de Varens brings a tangy, tart opening that immediately wakes up the nose. It hits with sour cranberry, brisk mandarin orange, and juicy pomegranate. The alcohol flashes off quickly. Within minutes, the sharp citrus edge softens into a rich heart of crimson rose and sweet raspberry. Dark patcho…

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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, Axis Red Caviar or Creation N° 09?

Creation N° 09 takes 4 of 5 categories. Axis Red Caviar is rated 3.67/5 from 36 votes; Creation N° 09 is rated 4.64/5 from 14 votes. Choose Axis Red Caviar for a woody and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Creation N° 09 for a fruity and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Axis Red Caviar or Creation N° 09?

Creation N° 09 lasts longest (Creation N° 09 71/100, Axis Red Caviar 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Axis Red Caviar or Creation N° 09?

Creation N° 09 projects furthest (Creation N° 09 53/100, Axis Red Caviar 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Axis Red Caviar and Creation N° 09 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and fruity accords. Common notes include Raspberry, Pomegranate, Rose and Vanille.

Is Axis Red Caviar or Creation N° 09 better for summer or winter?

Axis Red Caviar suits daytime wear; Creation N° 09 suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Axis Red Caviar and Creation N° 09?

Axis Red Caviar has top notes of Pink Pepper, Tangerine, Raspberry and Peach, heart notes of Orchid, Freesia, Rose and Heliotrope, a base of Sandalwood, Vanille, Amber and Patchouli. Creation N° 09 features Cranberry, Patchouli, oak moss, Vanille and Mandarin Orange.