Fragrance comparison

Classics 9.0 vs Omnia IV

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

Updated 18 Oct 2026 301 ratings analysed

5 wins

Classics 9.0

Zara

4.36171 votes

Rank #5,161 IrisWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

Omnia IV

In The Box

3.90130 votes

Rank #10,552 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Classics 9.0 takes 5 of 7 categories.

Classics 9.0
Choose it for a iris and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter.
Omnia IV
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Classics 9.05/7

Omnia IV2/7

Ratings & consensus: Classics 9.0
Community sentiment: Classics 9.0
Longevity: Omnia IV
Sillage & projection: Omnia IV
Value for money: Classics 9.0
Versatility: Classics 9.0
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Classics 9.0

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Classics 9.0Zara

Omnia IVIn The Box

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.36/ 5 · 171 votes

Have 70%Had 13%Want 18%

3.90/ 5 · 130 votes

Have 57%Had 16%Want 27%

Category winnerClassics 9.0Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

53%Love

36%Like

9%Ok

1%Dislike

2%Hate

171 votes

40%Love

32%Like

10%Ok

15%Dislike

3%Hate

130 votes

Category winnerClassics 9.0Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityOmnia IV

SillageOmnia IV

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value83

¤ Price value68

Category winnerClassics 9.0Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

iris100%

warm spicy90%

aromatic80%

powdery70%

earthy60%

woody50%

woody100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

warm spicy77%

ozonic69%

powdery61%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both warm spicy, aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LavenderPepperBergamot

Heart

OrrisCardamomVetiver

Base

AmberCedarPatchouli

Top

PepperNutmegBergamotelemiCardamomGrapefruit

Heart

Violet LeafWhiskeyLavender

Base

CedarSandalwoodVetiverPatchouliAmbergrisMusk

InformationalShared notesLavender, Pepper, Bergamot and Cardamom. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring81

Summer37

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring82

Summer25

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerClassics 9.0Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men69

Unisex27

Women3

Men90

Unisex8

Women3

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,161

PerfumerAmandine Galliano

Launched—

Reviews19

Overall rank#10,552

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerClassics 9.0Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Classics 9.0 by Zara opens with a sharp burst of black pepper and crisp bergamot before softening into a clean lavender note. As it warms on skin, powdery orris root takes center stage, creating a dry, cozy heart that feels far more refined than its price tag suggests. The base settles into earthy vetiver and cedarwo…

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Omnia IV is a woody spicy scent that thrives in cooler weather. It features a bold opening of black pepper and cardamom, followed by a mid-section of violet leaf and whiskey. This composition delivers a sharp, sophisticated profile suitable for office or evening wear. The base of cedar and vetiver creates a sturdy, lo…

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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, Classics 9.0 or Omnia IV?

Classics 9.0 takes 5 of 7 categories. Classics 9.0 is rated 4.36/5 from 171 votes; Omnia IV is rated 3.90/5 from 130 votes. Choose Classics 9.0 for a iris and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter. Choose Omnia IV for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Classics 9.0 or Omnia IV?

Omnia IV lasts longest (Omnia IV 79/100, Classics 9.0 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Classics 9.0 or Omnia IV?

Omnia IV projects furthest (Omnia IV 64/100, Classics 9.0 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Classics 9.0 and Omnia IV smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Lavender, Pepper, Bergamot and Cardamom.

Is Classics 9.0 or Omnia IV better for summer or winter?

For summer, Classics 9.0 is the stronger pick. For winter, Classics 9.0 is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Classics 9.0 and Omnia IV?

Classics 9.0 has top notes of Lavender, Pepper and Bergamot, heart notes of Orris, Cardamom and Vetiver, a base of Amber, Cedar and Patchouli. Omnia IV has top notes of Pepper, Nutmeg, Bergamot and elemi, heart notes of Violet Leaf, Whiskey and Lavender, a base of Cedar, Sandalwood, Vetiver and Patchouli.