Harlem Nights vs No.9 Vanilla Pod
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
57%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2.
Harlem NightsChoose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
No.9 Vanilla PodChoose it for a woody and leather character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Harlem Nights2/5
No.9 Vanilla Pod2/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Harlem Nights
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- No.9 Vanilla Pod
- Sillage & projection
- Tie
- Value for money
- No.9 Vanilla Pod
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Harlem Nights
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Harlem NightsChris CollinsNo.9 Vanilla PodArcadiaWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.90/ 5 · 235 votes
Have 41%Had 10%Want 49%
3.00/ 5 · 20 votes
Have 36%Had 19%Want 46%
Category winnerHarlem NightsRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate33%Love
40%Like
14%Ok
10%Dislike
3%Hate
235 votes
15%Love
25%Like
20%Ok
25%Dislike
15%Hate
20 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityNo.9 Vanilla Pod
SillageTie
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNo.9 Vanilla PodBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
warm spicy91%
powdery83%
rum74%
fresh spicy65%
earthy56%
woody100%
leather92%
powdery84%
warm spicy77%
earthy69%
iris61%
Scent match57%Closely related · both woody, warm spicy and powdery
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
RumSaffronNutmegClovesGrapefruitLemon
Heart2-4 hrs
Orris RootPatchouliCedarJasmine
Base6-8+ hrs
SandalwoodVanillaMuskVetiver
Top
Mandarin OrangeWater Notes
Heart
SaffronOrris RootVioletJasmineBlack PepperRoseCloves
Base
LeatherBalsamic NotesVanillaPatchouliVetiverLabdanumCedarAmber
InformationalShared notesSaffron, Cloves, Orris Root and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Harlem Nights, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring45
Summer11
Fall96
Winter100
Day39
Night100
Spring50
Summer50
Fall100
Winter75
Day40
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#9,336
PerfumerLaurent Marrone
Launched2017
Reviews34
Overall rank#67,722
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerHarlem NightsHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotHarlem Nights by Chris Collins delivers a rich, boozy aroma anchored in smooth cedarwood and comforting spices. The first spray releases a lively splash of dark rum, grated nutmeg, and sharp cloves, cut quickly by a flash of tart grapefruit. Give it five minutes. As the sharp alcohol evaporates, powdery orris root ste…
Reviews →No.9 Vanilla Pod looks like a dry, textured take on vanilla rather than a dessert style scent. Mandarin and watery notes brighten the opening, then saffron, iris, pepper, clove and rose pull it into a woody leather heart with a powdery finish. The vanilla sits low in the structure, wrapped in amber, patchouli, labdanu…
Reviews →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, Harlem Nights or No.9 Vanilla Pod?
No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2. Harlem Nights is rated 3.90/5 from 235 votes; No.9 Vanilla Pod is rated 3.00/5 from 20 votes. Choose Harlem Nights for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose No.9 Vanilla Pod for a woody and leather character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Harlem Nights or No.9 Vanilla Pod?
No.9 Vanilla Pod lasts longest (No.9 Vanilla Pod 69/100, Harlem Nights 64/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Harlem Nights or No.9 Vanilla Pod?
Projection is very close: Harlem Nights 54/100, No.9 Vanilla Pod 54/100 for sillage.
Do Harlem Nights and No.9 Vanilla Pod smell similar?
Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and powdery accords. Common notes include Saffron, Cloves, Orris Root and Patchouli.
Is Harlem Nights or No.9 Vanilla Pod better for summer or winter?
Harlem Nights suits evening wear; No.9 Vanilla Pod suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Harlem Nights and No.9 Vanilla Pod?
Harlem Nights has top notes of Rum, Saffron, Nutmeg and Cloves, heart notes of Orris Root, Patchouli, Cedar and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood, Vanilla, Musk and Vetiver. No.9 Vanilla Pod has top notes of Mandarin Orange and Water Notes, heart notes of Saffron, Orris Root, Violet and Jasmine, a base of Leather, Balsamic Notes, Vanilla and Patchouli.
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