Fragrance comparison

Chapter 9 vs Proibito

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 12 ratings analysed

2 wins

Chapter 9

Aíam

5.002 votes

Rank #36,934 PowderyFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

Proibito

Sergio Soldano

4.2010 votes

Rank #53,411 FruityWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Chapter 9 takes 2 of 4 categories.

Chapter 9
Choose it for a powdery and floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Proibito
Choose it for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

Chapter 92/4

Proibito1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: Proibito
Value for money: Chapter 9
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Chapter 9

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Chapter 9Aíam

ProibitoSergio Soldano

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 22%Had 0%Want 78%

4.20/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 31%Had 12%Want 57%

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

30%Love

60%Like

10%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageProibito

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value0

Category winnerChapter 9Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

floral92%

fruity84%

vanilla77%

fresh69%

amber61%

fruity100%

white floral91%

floral83%

green74%

tropical65%

sweet56%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both fruity and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CyclamenPeachLemon

Heart

SandalwoodApricotLilacLilySoap

Base

VanillaBenzoinMusk

Top

MangoPeachApricotMandarin Orange

Heart

HoneysuckleCyclamenIvyLilyHyacinthNarcissus

Base

MuskSandalwood

InformationalShared notesCyclamen, Peach, Sandalwood and Apricot. 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

Spring100

Summer100

Fall71

Winter43

Day83

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#36,934

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#53,411

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerChapter 9Higher 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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Proibito by Sergio Soldano is a classic 1991 floral-fruity scent that leads with a ripe burst of mango, peach, and apricot. It settles into a green and floral heart of honeysuckle and lily, grounded by a clean, lingering musk base. This composition feels like a warm spring afternoon in a garden, ideal for those who en…

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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 Proibito?

Chapter 9 takes 2 of 4 categories. Chapter 9 is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes; Proibito is rated 4.20/5 from 10 votes. Choose Chapter 9 for a powdery and floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Proibito for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Chapter 9 or Proibito?

They last about the same: Chapter 9 60/100, Proibito 60/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Chapter 9 or Proibito?

Proibito projects furthest (Proibito 63/100, Chapter 9 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Chapter 9 and Proibito smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity and floral accords. Common notes include Cyclamen, Peach, Sandalwood and Apricot.

Is Chapter 9 or Proibito better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Chapter 9 and Proibito?

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. Proibito has top notes of Mango, Peach, Apricot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Honeysuckle, Cyclamen, Ivy and Lily, a base of Musk and Sandalwood.