Fragrance comparison

Different vs 9am

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 440 ratings analysed

3 wins

Different

Arabian Oud

4.3523 votes

Rank #31,747 LavenderAromatic

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61%scent match

Closely related

9am

Afnan

3.68417 votes

Rank #6,584 CitrusMusky

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Different takes 3 of 5 categories.

Different
Choose it for a lavender and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
9am
Choose it for a citrus and musky character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Different3/5

9am2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DifferentArabian Oud

9amAfnan

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.35/ 5 · 23 votes

Have 63%Had 8%Want 29%

3.68/ 5 · 417 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

Category winnerDifferentRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

57%Love

26%Like

13%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

23 votes · too few to score

30%Love

35%Like

18%Ok

11%Dislike

7%Hate

355 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityDifferent

SillageDifferent

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value54

¤ Price value79

Category winner9amBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

lavender100%

aromatic90%

citrus80%

patchouli70%

warm spicy60%

woody50%

citrus100%

musky92%

aromatic84%

woody77%

warm spicy69%

lavender61%

Scent match61%Closely related · both citrus, aromatic and lavender

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Lemon

Heart

LavenderCardamom

Base

Patchouli

Top

LemonMandarin OrangeCardamomPink Pepper

Heart

LavenderOrange BlossomGreen AppleRose

Base

MuskMossCedarPatchouli

InformationalShared notesLemon, Lavender, Cardamom and Patchouli. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall57

Winter64

Day100

Night90

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter19

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men81

Unisex14

Women5

Men29

Unisex53

Women18

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#31,747

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#6,584

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews56

Category winner9amHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Arabian Oud Different opens with a sharp burst of tart lemon that snaps immediately on application. As the top note settles, French lavender takes over the body of the scent, delivering a crisp, clean aromatic accord. Cardamom sits just beneath the floral center, adding a warm, dry spice that prevents the lavender fro…

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Afnan 9am opens with bright lemon and mandarin, then settles into a clean lavender musk with green apple, soft woods, and a faint earthy edge. It reads fresh, lightly sweet, and easy to wear, though the sharp citrus opening and mossy-musky drydown can feel synthetic on some skin. This suits shoppers after an affordabl…

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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, Different or 9am?

Different takes 3 of 5 categories. Different is rated 4.35/5 from 23 votes; 9am is rated 3.68/5 from 417 votes. Choose Different for a lavender and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose 9am for a citrus and musky character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Different or 9am?

Different lasts longest (Different 78/100, 9am 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Different or 9am?

Different projects furthest (Different 64/100, 9am 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Different and 9am smell similar?

Closely related: a 61% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and lavender accords. Common notes include Lemon, Lavender, Cardamom and Patchouli.

Is Different or 9am better for summer or winter?

Different suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Different and 9am?

Different has top notes of Lemon, heart notes of Lavender and Cardamom, a base of Patchouli. 9am has top notes of Lemon, Mandarin Orange, Cardamom and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Lavender, Orange Blossom, Green Apple and Rose, a base of Musk, Moss, Cedar and Patchouli.