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B9 vs Din ka Raja

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

Updated 271 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

B9 takes 2 of 3 categories.

  • B9

    Choose it for a white floral and musky character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

  • Din ka Raja

    Choose it for a white floral and sweet character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, evening wear.

B92/3
Din ka Raja1/3
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Din ka Raja
Sillage & projection
B9
Value for money
Not scored
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
B9

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
B9Bond No 9
Din ka RajaKing's Palace Perfumery
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.79/ 5 · 263 votes
Have 77%Had 23%Want 0%
4.38/ 5 · 8 votes
Have 8%Had 4%Want 88%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
38%Love
36%Like
5%Ok
21%Dislike
1%Hate

216 votes

63%Love
25%Like
0%Ok
13%Dislike
0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity78
〰 Sillage75
♥ Love / hate73
⏱ Longevity88
〰 Sillage63
♥ Love / hate84
Category winners

LongevityDin ka Raja

SillageB9

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value41
¤ Price valueN/A
Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
white floral100%
musky91%
warm spicy83%
powdery74%
amber65%
animalic56%
white floral100%
sweet86%
musky72%
powdery58%
vanilla44%
chocolate30%
Scent match49%Some overlap · both white floral, musky and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Notes
GardeniaSaffronMuskAmberJasmineOrchidCitrusesSandalwoodOakmossAgarwood (Oud)Vetiver

No top / heart / base split published

Notes
JasmineWhite ChocolateWhite MuskMuskGardeniaVanillaSaffron

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesGardenia, Saffron, Musk and Jasmine. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring72
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer25
Fall75
Winter50
Day80
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men9
Unisex46
Women46

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,928

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews55

Overall rank#21,540

PerfumerMarlen Harrison

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerB9Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

B9 is a musky white floral with a spicy saffron lift, soft amber warmth, and a dry-down that can turn smoky, woody, and slightly earthy. Gardenia sits at the centre, but it wears less creamy than some expect. On many wearers it projects loudly and lasts well, so this is one to sample before buying. It may suit someone…

Reviews →

Din ka Raja opens as a full white floral, led by jasmine with gardenia in the background. Reviewers describe it as warm, sweet, musky, and surprisingly smooth, with vanilla and white chocolate giving the dry-down a soft gourmand glow. It is best for people who enjoy sweet oriental florals with presence. The floral bur…

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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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, B9 or Din ka Raja?

B9 takes 2 of 3 categories. B9 is rated 3.79/5 from 263 votes; Din ka Raja is rated 4.38/5 from 8 votes. Choose B9 for a white floral and musky character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Din ka Raja for a white floral and sweet character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, B9 or Din ka Raja?

Din ka Raja lasts longest (Din ka Raja 88/100, B9 78/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, B9 or Din ka Raja?

B9 projects furthest (B9 75/100, Din ka Raja 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do B9 and Din ka Raja smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, musky and powdery accords. Common notes include Gardenia, Saffron, Musk and Jasmine.

Is B9 or Din ka Raja better for summer or winter?

Din ka Raja suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in B9 and Din ka Raja?

B9 features Gardenia, Saffron, Musk, Amber and Jasmine. Din ka Raja features Jasmine, White Chocolate, White Musk, Musk and Gardenia.

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