Fragrance comparison

Cinch Classic vs LP No.9 for Men

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 527 ratings analysed

Cinch Classic

Cinch

3.673 votes

Rank #69,769 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

LP No.9 for Men

Penhaligon's

3.96524 votes

Rank #1,912 Warm SpicyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

LP No.9 for Men takes 3 of 4 categories.

Cinch Classic
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. 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 fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Cinch Classic1/4

LP No.9 for Men3/4

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

Cinch ClassicCinch

LP No.9 for MenPenhaligon's

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 50%Had 17%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

33%Love

0%Like

67%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 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

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ 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 value92

¤ Price value55

Category winnerCinch ClassicBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh spicy92%

green84%

woody77%

yellow floral69%

patchouli61%

warm spicy100%

fresh spicy91%

woody83%

amber74%

cinnamon65%

citrus56%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, woody and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

Lemon LeafPomelo

Heart1 to 2 hours

Herbal NotesVanillaPepper

Base3 to 5 hours

Ylang-YlangPatchouli

Top

Mandarin OrangePalisander RosewoodBergamot

Heart

ClovesCinnamonNutmegPepperOrrisYlang-YlangRoseJasmine

Base

AmberPatchouliVanillaMusk

InformationalShared notesVanilla, Pepper, Ylang-Ylang and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Cinch Classic, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall67

Winter33

Day100

Night–

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#69,769

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#1,912

PerfumerChristian Provenzano

Launched—

Reviews63

Category winnerLP No.9 for MenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cinch Classic opens with a bright, brisk pairing of lemon leaf and juicy pomelo. This zesty top quickly yields to an aromatic heart where herbal notes and black pepper cut through a soft layer of sweet vanilla. At the foundation, earthy patchouli blends with exotic ylang-ylang, giving the dry-down a distinctive green …

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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, Cinch Classic or LP No.9 for Men?

LP No.9 for Men takes 3 of 4 categories. Cinch Classic is rated 3.67/5 from 3 votes; LP No.9 for Men is rated 3.96/5 from 524 votes. Choose Cinch Classic for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. 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 fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Cinch Classic or LP No.9 for Men?

LP No.9 for Men lasts longest (LP No.9 for Men 76/100, Cinch Classic 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cinch Classic or LP No.9 for Men?

LP No.9 for Men projects furthest (LP No.9 for Men 66/100, Cinch Classic 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cinch Classic and LP No.9 for Men smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Vanilla, Pepper, Ylang-Ylang and Patchouli.

Is Cinch Classic or LP No.9 for Men better for summer or winter?

Cinch Classic suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cinch Classic and LP No.9 for Men?

Cinch Classic has top notes of Lemon Leaf and Pomelo, heart notes of Herbal Notes, Vanilla and Pepper, a base of Ylang-Ylang and Patchouli. 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.