Fragrance comparison

D.S. vs B9

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 465 ratings analysed

4 wins

D.S.

DS&Durga · 2019

3.89202 votes

Rank #10,082 FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

Bond No 9

3.79263 votes

Rank #5,017 White FloralMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

D.S. takes 4 of 7 categories.

D.S.
Choose it for a floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, day or night wear.
B9
Choose it for a white floral and musky character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

D.S.4/7

B93/7

Ratings & consensus: D.S.
Community sentiment: D.S.
Longevity: D.S.
Sillage & projection: B9
Value for money: B9
Versatility: D.S.
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: B9

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

D.S.DS&Durga

B9Bond No 9

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.89/ 5 · 202 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

3.79/ 5 · 263 votes

Have 77%Had 23%Want 0%

Category winnerD.S.Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

35%Love

37%Like

13%Ok

12%Dislike

2%Hate

202 votes

38%Love

36%Like

5%Ok

21%Dislike

1%Hate

216 votes

Category winnerD.S.Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityD.S.

SillageB9

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value30

¤ Price value41

Category winnerB9Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

oud77%

white floral69%

aromatic61%

white floral100%

musky91%

warm spicy83%

powdery74%

amber65%

animalic56%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both white floral and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

SaffronFrangipaniGardenia

Heart2-4 hrs

LotusAgarwood (Oud)Damask Rose

Base6-8+ hrs

SandalwoodVetiverAmbrette (Musk Mallow)

Notes

GardeniaSaffronMuskAmberJasmineOrchidCitrusesSandalwoodOakmossAgarwood (Oud)Vetiver

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Gardenia, Agarwood (Oud) and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for D.S., so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring65

Summer54

Fall100

Winter83

Day98

Night100

Spring72

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerD.S.Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men27

Unisex62

Women11

Men9

Unisex46

Women46

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,082

PerfumerDavid Seth Moltz, Kavi Moltz, Rayda Vega

Launched2019

Reviews20

Overall rank#5,017

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews55

Category winnerB9Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

D.S. by DS&Durga opens with a fiery, golden flash of Kashmiri saffron, fleshy frangipani, and lush gardenia. Do not overspray this. The initial burst carries a sharp metallic tang that quickly warms into sweet tropical blossoms. Within half an hour, dry agarwood oud and velvet damask rose slice through the nectar, ste…

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B9 is a musky white floral with a spicy saffron lift, soft amber warmth, and a dry-down that can turn smoky, woody, and slightly earthy. Gardenia sits at the centre, but it wears less creamy than some expect. On many wearers it projects loudly and lasts well, so this is one to sample before buying. It may suit someone…

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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, D.S. or B9?

D.S. takes 4 of 7 categories. D.S. is rated 3.89/5 from 202 votes; B9 is rated 3.79/5 from 263 votes. Choose D.S. for a floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose B9 for a white floral and musky character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, D.S. or B9?

They last about the same: D.S. 79/100, B9 78/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, D.S. or B9?

B9 projects furthest (B9 75/100, D.S. 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Do D.S. and B9 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Saffron, Gardenia, Agarwood (Oud) and Sandalwood.

Is D.S. or B9 better for summer or winter?

For summer, D.S. is the stronger pick. For winter, B9 is the stronger pick. D.S. suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in D.S. and B9?

D.S. has top notes of Saffron, Frangipani and Gardenia, heart notes of Lotus, Agarwood (Oud) and Damask Rose, a base of Sandalwood, Vetiver and Ambrette (Musk Mallow). B9 features Gardenia, Saffron, Musk, Amber and Jasmine.