Fragrance comparison

Espresso vs 9PM Coffee

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 253 ratings analysed

Espresso

Demeter Fragrance

3.82216 votes

Rank #17,029 CoffeeWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

9PM Coffee

Maison Marinelie

3.5537 votes

Rank #12,835 AromaticCoffee

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

9PM Coffee takes 3 of 5 categories.

Espresso
Choose it for a coffee and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
9PM Coffee
Choose it for a aromatic and coffee character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking.

Espresso2/5

9PM Coffee3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

EspressoDemeter Fragrance

9PM CoffeeMaison Marinelie

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.82/ 5 · 216 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

3.55/ 5 · 37 votes

Have 0%Had 3%Want 97%

Category winnerEspressoRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

22%Love

54%Like

9%Ok

15%Dislike

0%Hate

216 votes

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity39

〰 Sillage39

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

Longevity9PM Coffee

Sillage9PM Coffee

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value70

¤ Price value64

Category winnerEspressoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

coffee100%

warm spicy65%

smoky30%

aromatic100%

coffee92%

warm spicy84%

sweet77%

woody69%

vanilla61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both coffee and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

CoffeeEspresso

No top / heart / base split published

Top

MartiniEspressoLiquorPink PepperBlueberry

Heart

CoffeeVanillaPeach CreamMilkHoney

Base

AmberSandalwoodVetiver

InformationalShared notesCoffee and Espresso. Durations are only published for Espresso, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring21

Summer25

Fall100

Winter86

Day100

Night50

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex80

Women20

Casual 43%Work 30%Date 18%Party 10%

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,029

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews27

Overall rank#12,835

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews21

Category winner9PM CoffeeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Demeter Fragrance Espresso delivers the unmistakable aroma of a bustling neighborhood cafe in a single spray. It hits fast. A burst of dark roasted coffee beans and caramelized brown sugar rushes forward before softening into a warm spicy heart. You notice sweet steamed milk and faint cocoa powder rounding out the bit…

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9PM Coffee by Maison Marinelie is a bold Oriental Vanilla fragrance that centers on the intersection of espresso and boozy liqueur. Launched in 2025 for all genders, it combines high-energy top notes with a smooth, milky heart. It is best suited for evening wear when you want a warm, lingering scent that bridges the g…

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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, Espresso or 9PM Coffee?

9PM Coffee takes 3 of 5 categories. Espresso is rated 3.82/5 from 216 votes; 9PM Coffee is rated 3.55/5 from 37 votes. Choose Espresso for a coffee and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose 9PM Coffee for a aromatic and coffee character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking.

Which lasts longer, Espresso or 9PM Coffee?

9PM Coffee lasts longest (9PM Coffee 78/100, Espresso 39/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Espresso or 9PM Coffee?

9PM Coffee projects furthest (9PM Coffee 70/100, Espresso 39/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Espresso and 9PM Coffee smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share coffee and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Coffee and Espresso.

Is Espresso or 9PM Coffee better for summer or winter?

Espresso suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Espresso and 9PM Coffee?

Espresso features Coffee and Espresso. 9PM Coffee has top notes of Martini, Espresso, Liquor and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Coffee, Vanilla, Peach Cream and Milk, a base of Amber, Sandalwood and Vetiver.