Fragrance comparison

Cassini for Men vs Nine Dragons

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 50 ratings analysed

4 wins

Cassini for Men

Oleg Cassini

4.2536 votes

Rank #16,301 AmberAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

24%scent match

Clearly different

Nine Dragons

L'Aromatica Perfume

3.9314 votes

Rank #36,670 CitrusGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cassini for Men takes 4 of 5 categories.

Cassini for Men
Choose it for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Nine Dragons
Choose it for a citrus and green character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Cassini for Men4/5

Nine Dragons1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Cassini for MenOleg Cassini

Nine DragonsL'Aromatica Perfume

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 36 votes

Have 35%Had 20%Want 45%

3.93/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 41%Had 13%Want 47%

Category winnerCassini for MenRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

39%Love

53%Like

3%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

36 votes

21%Love

64%Like

0%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityCassini for Men

SillageCassini for Men

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value68

¤ Price value75

Category winnerNine DragonsBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

vanilla77%

floral69%

herbal61%

citrus100%

green92%

woody84%

musky77%

floral69%

ozonic61%

Scent match24%Clearly different · both woody and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

ChamomileMandarin OrangeOsmanthusBasilBrazilian Rosewood

Heart

LavenderJasmineLemon VerbenaGeranium

Base

Tonka BeanSandalwoodAmberBenzoinIncenseVanillaVetiverMusk

Notes

Lemon VerbenaGreen TeaMuskWoody NotesPink LotusIncense

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesLemon Verbena, Incense and Musk. Durations are only published for Nine Dragons, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring90

Summer70

Fall100

Winter30

Day100

Night50

Spring80

Summer100

Fall40

Winter40

Day100

Night39

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men90

Unisex0

Women10

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Casual 40%Work 33%Date 19%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,301

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#36,670

PerfumerLoreto Remsing

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerCassini for MenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Oleg Cassini launched Cassini for Men in 1994 as a warm, spicy option that leans heavily on old school masculinity. The scent opens with a sharp burst of chamomile and mandarin orange, backed by a herbal hint of basil. As it warms on the skin, it transitions into a dense lavender and jasmine heart before settling into…

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Nine Dragons by L'Aromatica Perfume delivers an invigorating blend of crushed citrus leaves, delicate water blossoms, and gentle aromatic woods. Opening with an energizing splash of lemon verbena and freshly steeped green tea, the scent feels like walking through a dew-soaked herb garden on a crisp spring morning. As …

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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, Cassini for Men or Nine Dragons?

Cassini for Men takes 4 of 5 categories. Cassini for Men is rated 4.25/5 from 36 votes; Nine Dragons is rated 3.93/5 from 14 votes. Choose Cassini for Men for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Nine Dragons for a citrus and green character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Cassini for Men or Nine Dragons?

Cassini for Men lasts longest (Cassini for Men 65/100, Nine Dragons 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cassini for Men or Nine Dragons?

Projection is very close: Cassini for Men 52/100, Nine Dragons 50/100 for sillage.

Do Cassini for Men and Nine Dragons smell similar?

Clearly different: a 24% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and floral accords. Common notes include Lemon Verbena, Incense and Musk.

Is Cassini for Men or Nine Dragons better for summer or winter?

Cassini for Men suits daytime wear; Nine Dragons suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cassini for Men and Nine Dragons?

Cassini for Men has top notes of Chamomile, Mandarin Orange, Osmanthus and Basil, heart notes of Lavender, Jasmine, Lemon Verbena and Geranium, a base of Tonka Bean, Sandalwood, Amber and Benzoin. Nine Dragons features Lemon Verbena, Green Tea, Musk, Woody Notes and Pink Lotus.