Fragrance comparison

Cristina vs 9PM Elixir

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 1,022 ratings analysed

Cristina

Hilde Soliani

3.8649 votes

Rank #16,261 PatchouliAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

9PM Elixir

Afnan

4.18973 votes

Rank #61 Warm SpicyVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

9PM Elixir takes 6 of 7 categories.

Cristina
Choose it for a patchouli and amber character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.
9PM Elixir
Choose it for a warm spicy and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Cristina1/7

9PM Elixir6/7

Ratings & consensus: 9PM Elixir
Community sentiment: 9PM Elixir
Longevity: 9PM Elixir
Sillage & projection: 9PM Elixir
Value for money: 9PM Elixir
Versatility: Cristina
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: 9PM Elixir

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CristinaHilde Soliani

9PM ElixirAfnan

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.86/ 5 · 49 votes

Have 24%Had 4%Want 72%

4.18/ 5 · 973 votes

Have 92%Had 8%Want 0%

Category winner9PM ElixirRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

41%Love

31%Like

4%Ok

22%Dislike

2%Hate

49 votes

61%Love

24%Like

8%Ok

3%Dislike

4%Hate

864 votes

Category winner9PM ElixirMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

Longevity9PM Elixir

Sillage9PM Elixir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value55

¤ Price value80

Category winner9PM ElixirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

patchouli100%

amber92%

woody84%

vanilla77%

balsamic69%

warm spicy61%

warm spicy100%

vanilla91%

aromatic83%

fresh spicy74%

leather65%

balsamic56%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both vanilla, warm spicy and balsamic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

PatchouliLabdanumVanilla

No top / heart / base split published

Top

CardamomNutmegelemi

Heart

PimentoLeatherLavender

Base

VanillaPatchouliLabdanumRock rose

InformationalShared notesPatchouli, Labdanum and Vanilla. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring29

Summer29

Fall100

Winter86

Day58

Night100

Spring36

Summer13

Fall85

Winter100

Day37

Night100

Category winnerCristinaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex83

Women17

Men87

Unisex10

Women3

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,261

PerfumerHilde Soliani

Launched—

Reviews16

Overall rank#61

PerfumerImran Fazlani

Launched—

Reviews193

Category winner9PM ElixirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Hilde Soliani Cristina is an earthy, comforting oriental woody fragrance centered on a trio of dark patchouli, warm labdanum, and smooth sweet vanilla. The opening hits with a punch of raw, slightly herbal patchouli that feels fresh and resinous, reminiscent of opening an antique wooden chest. As it warms on the skin,…

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Afnan 9PM Elixir leans into spicy vanilla with a smoother, darker twist than a typical sweet club scent. Cardamom, nutmeg and elemi give it a warm opening, then leather, lavender and resins pull it into richer territory. On skin, it usually reads bold, sweet, spicy and slightly smoky, with a strong evening profile. It…

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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, Cristina or 9PM Elixir?

9PM Elixir takes 6 of 7 categories. Cristina is rated 3.86/5 from 49 votes; 9PM Elixir is rated 4.18/5 from 973 votes. Choose Cristina for a patchouli and amber character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose 9PM Elixir for a warm spicy and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Cristina or 9PM Elixir?

9PM Elixir lasts longest (9PM Elixir 79/100, Cristina 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cristina or 9PM Elixir?

9PM Elixir projects furthest (9PM Elixir 70/100, Cristina 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cristina and 9PM Elixir smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share vanilla, warm spicy and balsamic accords. Common notes include Patchouli, Labdanum and Vanilla.

Is Cristina or 9PM Elixir better for summer or winter?

For summer, Cristina is the stronger pick. For winter, 9PM Elixir is the stronger pick. Cristina suits evening wear; 9PM Elixir suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cristina and 9PM Elixir?

Cristina features Patchouli, Labdanum and Vanilla. 9PM Elixir has top notes of Cardamom, Nutmeg and elemi, heart notes of Pimento, Leather and Lavender, a base of Vanilla, Patchouli, Labdanum and Rock rose.