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Chapter 9 vs Le Dix Perfume

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

Updated 665 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Le Dix Perfume takes 3 of 4 categories.

  • Chapter 9

    Choose it for a powdery and floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

  • Le Dix Perfume

    Choose it for a fresh and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall.

Chapter 91/4
Le Dix Perfume3/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Le Dix Perfume
Sillage & projection
Le Dix Perfume
Value for money
Chapter 9
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Le Dix Perfume

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Chapter 9Aíam
Le Dix PerfumeBalenciaga
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
5.00/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 22%Had 0%Want 78%
4.20/ 5 · 663 votes
Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
100%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

45%Love
42%Like
2%Ok
11%Dislike
0%Hate

663 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity60
〰 Sillage25
♥ Love / hate100
⏱ Longevity67
〰 Sillage58
♥ Love / hate80
Category winners

LongevityLe Dix Perfume

SillageLe Dix Perfume

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value75
¤ Price value52
Category winnerChapter 9Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
powdery100%
floral92%
fruity84%
vanilla77%
fresh69%
amber61%
fresh100%
powdery92%
floral84%
aldehydic77%
woody69%
amber61%
Scent match53%Some overlap · both powdery, floral and fresh

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
CyclamenPeachLemon
Heart
SandalwoodApricotLilacLilySoap
Base
VanillaBenzoinMusk
Top
AldehydesCorianderPeachBergamotLemon
Heart
LilacOrris RootYlang-YlangLily-of-the-ValleyRoseJasmineAlmond
Base
CivetSandalwoodMuskBenzoinVanillaVetiverAmberPeru Balsam
InformationalShared notesPeach, Lemon, Sandalwood and Lilac. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer100
Fall100
Winter0
Day100
Night100
Spring96
Summer41
Fall100
Winter85
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex0
Women100
Men1
Unisex23
Women75
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#36,934

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#2,173

PerfumerFrancis Fabron

Launched—

Reviews88

Category winnerLe Dix PerfumeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Chapter 9 by Aíam reads as a soft, clean fruity floral with a powdery, soapy glow. Peach, apricot and lemon give the opening a gentle brightness, while lilac, lily and sandalwood keep it airy rather than juicy. As it settles, vanilla, benzoin and musk add a smooth skin-scent finish. It may suit someone who likes polis…

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Balenciaga Le Dix Perfume opens with a dry fizz of aldehydes and sharp lemon, a cold start that quickly melts on warm skin. As it settles, it reveals a powdery heart of lilac and ylang-ylang, creating a texture reminiscent of expensive French milled soap. The base leans on civet and warm sandalwood, adding a salty, an…

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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, Chapter 9 or Le Dix Perfume?

Le Dix Perfume takes 3 of 4 categories. Chapter 9 is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes; Le Dix Perfume is rated 4.20/5 from 663 votes. Choose Chapter 9 for a powdery and floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Le Dix Perfume for a fresh and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall.

Which lasts longer, Chapter 9 or Le Dix Perfume?

Le Dix Perfume lasts longest (Le Dix Perfume 67/100, Chapter 9 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Chapter 9 or Le Dix Perfume?

Le Dix Perfume projects furthest (Le Dix Perfume 58/100, Chapter 9 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Chapter 9 and Le Dix Perfume smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, floral and fresh accords. Common notes include Peach, Lemon, Sandalwood and Lilac.

Is Chapter 9 or Le Dix Perfume better for summer or winter?

Chapter 9 suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Chapter 9 and Le Dix Perfume?

Chapter 9 has top notes of Cyclamen, Peach and Lemon, heart notes of Sandalwood, Apricot, Lilac and Lily, a base of Vanilla, Benzoin and Musk. Le Dix Perfume has top notes of Aldehydes, Coriander, Peach and Bergamot, heart notes of Lilac, Orris Root, Ylang-Ylang and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Civet, Sandalwood, Musk and Benzoin.

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