Fragrance comparison

Baba Yaga vs LP No.9 for Men

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 661 ratings analysed

5 wins

Baba Yaga

Suleko

4.17137 votes

Rank #3,783 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

LP No.9 for Men

Penhaligon's

3.96524 votes

Rank #1,910 Warm SpicyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Baba Yaga takes 5 of 7 categories.

Baba Yaga
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
LP No.9 for Men
Choose it for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Baba Yaga5/7

LP No.9 for Men1/7

Ratings & consensus: Baba Yaga
Community sentiment: Baba Yaga
Longevity: Baba Yaga
Sillage & projection: Baba Yaga
Value for money: Tie
Versatility: Baba Yaga
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

Baba YagaSuleko

LP No.9 for MenPenhaligon's

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.17/ 5 · 137 votes

Have 63%Had 38%Want 0%

3.96/ 5 · 524 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

Category winnerBaba YagaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

51%Love

37%Like

6%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

67 votes

49%Love

38%Like

1%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

415 votes

Category winnerBaba YagaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityBaba Yaga

SillageBaba Yaga

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value55

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic86%

leather72%

warm spicy58%

woody44%

cinnamon30%

warm spicy100%

fresh spicy91%

woody83%

amber74%

cinnamon65%

citrus56%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, warm spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

OrangeMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

NutmegPepperCinnamonPink PepperClover

Base

Juniper BerriesLeatherPatchouli

Top

Mandarin OrangePalisander RosewoodBergamot

Heart

ClovesCinnamonNutmegPepperOrrisYlang-YlangRoseJasmine

Base

AmberPatchouliVanillaMusk

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Bergamot, Nutmeg and Pepper. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring85

Summer30

Fall100

Winter75

Day65

Night100

Spring57

Summer21

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerBaba YagaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men44

Unisex38

Women19

Men95

Unisex4

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,783

PerfumerCécile Zarokian

Launched—

Reviews48

Overall rank#1,910

PerfumerChristian Provenzano

Launched—

Reviews63

Category winnerLP No.9 for MenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Baba Yaga by Suleko leans into a resinous, herbal quality that shifts from bright citrus to a deeper, spiced woodland floor. It feels like an autumn walk where the air is crisp, turning the wearer into a scent-scape of juniper and dry patchouli. This unisex creation offers an atypical take on forest fragrances, perfec…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Baba Yaga or LP No.9 for Men?

Baba Yaga takes 5 of 7 categories. Baba Yaga is rated 4.17/5 from 137 votes; LP No.9 for Men is rated 3.96/5 from 524 votes. Choose Baba Yaga for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose LP No.9 for Men for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Baba Yaga or LP No.9 for Men?

Baba Yaga lasts longest (Baba Yaga 80/100, LP No.9 for Men 76/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Baba Yaga or LP No.9 for Men?

Baba Yaga projects furthest (Baba Yaga 71/100, LP No.9 for Men 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Baba Yaga and LP No.9 for Men smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Nutmeg and Pepper.

Is Baba Yaga or LP No.9 for Men better for summer or winter?

For summer, Baba Yaga is the stronger pick. For winter, LP No.9 for Men is the stronger pick. Baba Yaga suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Baba Yaga and LP No.9 for Men?

Baba Yaga has top notes of Orange, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Nutmeg, Pepper, Cinnamon and Pink Pepper, a base of Juniper Berries, Leather 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.