Fragrance comparison

Cupid No. 9 vs Héros

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

Updated 18 Oct 2026 1 ratings analysed

Cupid No. 9

Twist · 2022

—0 votes

Rank #75,053 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

89%scent match

Very similar

Héros

Marcus Spurway

5.001 votes

Rank #58,173 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 1–1.

Cupid No. 9
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money.
Héros
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking.

Cupid No. 91/5

Héros1/5

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Cupid No. 9
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Tie
Fragranxe ranking: Héros

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Cupid No. 9Twist

HérosMarcus Spurway

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 0%Had 50%Want 50%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hateN/A

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value50

Category winnerCupid No. 9Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

vanilla84%

fresh spicy77%

green69%

amber61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

green77%

earthy69%

vanilla61%

Scent match89%Very similar · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

Green AppleLemonMint

Heart2-4 hrs

Tonka BeanGeraniumAmbroxan

Base6-8 hrs

VanillaOakmossVetiverCedar

Top20-30 mins

Green AppleLemonMint

Heart2-4 hrs

GeraniumAmbroxan

Base6-8 hrs

VanillaOakmossVetiverCedar

Category winnerTieSame dry-down length

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day92

Night100

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day100

Night67

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Casual 30%Party 28%Date 24%Work 18%

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 31%Party 25%Work 23%Date 21%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#75,053

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2022

Reviews0

Overall rank#58,173

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerHérosHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cupid No. 9 by Twist puts a refreshing spin on the modern aromatic fougere. The first spray releases a chilling blast of crisp spearmint, tart green apple, and tangy lemon pulp. It wakes you up instantly. Within twenty minutes, the brisk citrus settles into a warm heart of sweet tonka bean, salty ambroxan, and floral …

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Héros by Marcus Spurway hits the air with an energetic burst of tart green apple, zesty lemon, and crushed garden mint. The opening feels like cracking open a cold citrus soda on a warm afternoon, crisp and immediately invigorating. As the sharp fruitiness settles, a clean geranium leaf and warm ambroxan take over the…

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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 lasts longer, Cupid No. 9 or Héros?

They last about the same: Cupid No. 9 60/100, Héros 60/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Cupid No. 9 or Héros?

Projection is very close: Cupid No. 9 50/100, Héros 50/100 for sillage.

Do Cupid No. 9 and Héros smell similar?

Very similar: a 89% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Green Apple, Lemon, Mint and Geranium.

Is Cupid No. 9 or Héros better for summer or winter?

Cupid No. 9 suits evening wear; Héros suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cupid No. 9 and Héros?

Cupid No. 9 has top notes of Green Apple, Lemon and Mint, heart notes of Tonka Bean, Geranium and Ambroxan, a base of Vanilla, Oakmoss, Vetiver and Cedar. Héros has top notes of Green Apple, Lemon and Mint, heart notes of Geranium and Ambroxan, a base of Vanilla, Oakmoss, Vetiver and Cedar.