Fragrance comparison

Black Stamino vs LP No.9 for Men

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 526 ratings analysed

Black Stamino

Prime Collection

3.502 votes

Rank #68,897 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

LP No.9 for Men

Penhaligon's

3.96524 votes

Rank #1,872 Warm SpicyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

LP No.9 for Men takes 4 of 4 categories.

Black Stamino
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
LP No.9 for Men
Choose it for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

Black Stamino0/4

LP No.9 for Men4/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: LP No.9 for Men
Sillage & projection: LP No.9 for Men
Value for money: LP No.9 for Men
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

Black StaminoPrime Collection

LP No.9 for MenPenhaligon's

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 67%Had 0%Want 33%

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

0%Love

50%Like

50%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 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

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityLP No.9 for Men

SillageLP No.9 for Men

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value55

Category winnerLP No.9 for MenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fresh spicy92%

vanilla84%

aromatic77%

amber69%

balsamic61%

warm spicy100%

fresh spicy91%

woody83%

amber74%

cinnamon65%

citrus56%

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

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

BergamotArtemisia

Heart1 to 2 hours

PatchouliNutmegCoumarin

Base2 to 4 hours

VanillaMuskAmberPalisander RosewoodTeak Wood

Top

Mandarin OrangePalisander RosewoodBergamot

Heart

ClovesCinnamonNutmegPepperOrrisYlang-YlangRoseJasmine

Base

AmberPatchouliVanillaMusk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Patchouli, Nutmeg and Vanilla. Durations are only published for Black Stamino, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall50

Winter50

Day100

Night50

Spring57

Summer21

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men95

Unisex4

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#68,897

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#1,872

PerfumerChristian Provenzano

Launched—

Reviews63

Category winnerLP No.9 for MenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Black Stamino by Prime Collection opens with a distinct contrast of crisp bergamot and bitter, herbal artemisia. As the brisk opening settles, a warm spicy heart takes over, combining dry nutmeg, earthy patchouli, and the sweet almond warmth of coumarin. The fragrance rests on a dense, balsamic woody base where teak w…

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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, Black Stamino or LP No.9 for Men?

LP No.9 for Men takes 4 of 4 categories. Black Stamino is rated 3.50/5 from 2 votes; LP No.9 for Men is rated 3.96/5 from 524 votes. Choose Black Stamino for a woody and fresh spicy character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose LP No.9 for Men for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Black Stamino or LP No.9 for Men?

LP No.9 for Men lasts longest (LP No.9 for Men 76/100, Black Stamino 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Black Stamino or LP No.9 for Men?

LP No.9 for Men projects furthest (LP No.9 for Men 66/100, Black Stamino 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black Stamino and LP No.9 for Men smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fresh spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Patchouli, Nutmeg and Vanilla.

Is Black Stamino or LP No.9 for Men better for summer or winter?

Black Stamino suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black Stamino and LP No.9 for Men?

Black Stamino has top notes of Bergamot and Artemisia, heart notes of Patchouli, Nutmeg and Coumarin, a base of Vanilla, Musk, Amber and Palisander Rosewood. 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.