Fragrance comparison

Chapter 9 vs Sculpture

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 1,045 ratings analysed

Chapter 9

Aíam

5.002 votes

Rank #36,934 PowderyFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Sculpture

Nikos

4.191,043 votes

Rank #223 AromaticVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sculpture takes 4 of 4 categories.

Chapter 9
Choose it for a powdery and floral character. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Sculpture
Choose it for a aromatic and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

Chapter 90/4

Sculpture4/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Chapter 9Aíam

SculptureNikos

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 22%Had 0%Want 78%

4.19/ 5 · 1,043 votes

Have 41%Had 59%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

42%Love

45%Like

2%Ok

10%Dislike

1%Hate

553 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevitySculpture

SillageSculpture

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value83

Category winnerSculptureBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

floral92%

fruity84%

vanilla77%

fresh69%

amber61%

aromatic100%

vanilla92%

powdery84%

anis77%

sweet69%

citrus61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both powdery and vanilla

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CyclamenPeachLemon

Heart

SandalwoodApricotLilacLilySoap

Base

VanillaBenzoinMusk

Top

TarragonPeachLemonGreen NotesBergamotFreesia

Heart

Ylang-YlangOrris RootOrchidJasmineCyclamenLily-of-the-Valley

Base

VanillaTonka BeanMuskBenzoinSandalwoodCedar

InformationalShared notesCyclamen, Peach, Lemon and Sandalwood. 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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter35

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men2

Unisex18

Women80

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#36,934

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#223

PerfumerJean-Francois Latty

Launched—

Reviews214

Category winnerSculptureHigher 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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Sculpture by Nikos is an aromatic oriental floral launched in 1994. It opens with vibrant tarragon, peach, and lemon before settling into a warm, powdery heart of ylang-ylang and jasmine. The base features a distinctive blend of vanilla, benzoin, and sandalwood. This fragrance performs well during spring days, offerin…

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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 Sculpture?

Sculpture takes 4 of 4 categories. Chapter 9 is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes; Sculpture is rated 4.19/5 from 1,043 votes. Choose Chapter 9 for a powdery and floral character. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Sculpture for a aromatic and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Chapter 9 or Sculpture?

Sculpture lasts longest (Sculpture 76/100, Chapter 9 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Chapter 9 or Sculpture?

Sculpture projects furthest (Sculpture 70/100, Chapter 9 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Chapter 9 and Sculpture smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery and vanilla accords. Common notes include Cyclamen, Peach, Lemon and Sandalwood.

Is Chapter 9 or Sculpture 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 Sculpture?

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. Sculpture has top notes of Tarragon, Peach, Lemon and Green Notes, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Orris Root, Orchid and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Musk and Benzoin.