Fragrance comparison

Cupid No. 9 vs Kings & Queens Ethos

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

Updated 18 Oct 2026 25 ratings analysed

Cupid No. 9

Twist · 2022

—0 votes

Rank #75,053 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

90%scent match

Very similar

3 wins

Kings & Queens Ethos

Amaran

4.3225 votes

Rank #10,506 AromaticGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Kings & Queens Ethos takes 3 of 4 categories.

Cupid No. 9
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money.
Kings & Queens Ethos
Choose it for a aromatic and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Cupid No. 91/4

Kings & Queens Ethos3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Cupid No. 9Twist

Kings & Queens EthosAmaran

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 0%Had 50%Want 50%

4.32/ 5 · 25 votes

Have 37%Had 8%Want 55%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

Not enough votes yet

68%Love

12%Like

8%Ok

8%Dislike

4%Hate

25 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hateN/A

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage79

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityKings & Queens Ethos

SillageKings & Queens Ethos

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value80

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%

green92%

fresh spicy84%

vanilla77%

woody69%

fruity61%

Scent match90%Very similar · both aromatic, woody and vanilla

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

Top

Green AppleMintLemon

Heart

Tonka BeanGeranium

Base

VanillaCedarOakmossVetiver

InformationalShared notesGreen Apple, Lemon, Mint and Tonka Bean. Durations are only published for Cupid No. 9, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day92

Night100

Spring96

Summer78

Fall100

Winter96

Day91

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

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

Men94

Unisex0

Women6

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#75,053

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2022

Reviews0

Overall rank#10,506

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerKings & Queens EthosHigher 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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Kings & Queens Ethos by Amaran is a Aromatic Fougere fragrance for men. Kings & Queens Ethos was launched in 2021. Top notes are Green Apple, Mint and Lemon; middle notes are Tonka Bean and Geranium; base notes are Vanilla, Cedar, Oakmoss and Vetiver.

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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 Kings & Queens Ethos?

Kings & Queens Ethos lasts longest (Kings & Queens Ethos 80/100, Cupid No. 9 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cupid No. 9 or Kings & Queens Ethos?

Kings & Queens Ethos projects furthest (Kings & Queens Ethos 79/100, Cupid No. 9 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cupid No. 9 and Kings & Queens Ethos smell similar?

Very similar: a 90% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and vanilla accords. Common notes include Green Apple, Lemon, Mint and Tonka Bean.

Is Cupid No. 9 or Kings & Queens Ethos better for summer or winter?

Cupid No. 9 suits evening wear; Kings & Queens Ethos suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cupid No. 9 and Kings & Queens Ethos?

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. Kings & Queens Ethos has top notes of Green Apple, Mint and Lemon, heart notes of Tonka Bean and Geranium, a base of Vanilla, Cedar, Oakmoss and Vetiver.