Fragrance comparison

Hatem vs LP No. 9

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 1,052 ratings analysed

4 wins

Hatem

Rasasi

3.90188 votes

Rank #4,980 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

62%scent match

Closely related

LP No. 9

Penhaligon's

3.60864 votes

Rank #4,941 AromaticWarm Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Hatem takes 4 of 7 categories.

Hatem
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
LP No. 9
Choose it for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Hatem4/7

LP No. 93/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

HatemRasasi

LP No. 9Penhaligon's

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.90/ 5 · 188 votes

Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%

3.60/ 5 · 864 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

Category winnerHatemRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

47%Love

38%Like

8%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

154 votes

29%Love

47%Like

4%Ok

19%Dislike

1%Hate

729 votes

Category winnerHatemMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityLP No. 9

SillageLP No. 9

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value81

¤ Price value48

Category winnerHatemBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

citrus91%

aromatic83%

warm spicy74%

fresh spicy65%

powdery56%

aromatic100%

warm spicy92%

fresh spicy84%

floral77%

woody69%

lavender61%

Scent match62%Closely related · both aromatic, woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Amalfi LemonBergamotLavenderClary Sage

Heart

SpicesWoodsy NotesRoseGeraniumJasmine

Base

MuskVirginia CedarSandalwoodPatchouli

Top

TarragonLavenderGeraniumBergamotAmalfi Lemon

Heart

CarnationRoseJasmine

Base

Virginia CedarCinnamonAmberPatchouliMuskVanille

InformationalShared notesAmalfi Lemon, Bergamot, Lavender and Rose. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring90

Summer100

Fall46

Winter24

Day100

Night38

Spring97

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerHatemMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men83

Unisex14

Women3

Men9

Unisex47

Women43

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,980

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews36

Overall rank#4,941

PerfumerChristian Provenzano

Launched—

Reviews73

Category winnerLP No. 9Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Hatem by Rasasi is a crisp, woody-spicy fragrance that bridges the gap between traditional aromatic freshness and modern dry-down depth. It centers on a sharp Amalfi lemon opening that quickly softens into a clean, musky base. This is a versatile, year-round daily driver for those who prefer an understated, masculine-…

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LP No. 9 is a herbal, spicy floral with a very 1990s Penhaligon's character. Reviewers describe a green lavender and tarragon opening, clove-like carnation, rose, jasmine, patchouli, cedar, amber and cinnamon, with a dry, mysterious feel rather than a sweet, easy floral. It suits people who enjoy aromatic florals with…

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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, Hatem or LP No. 9?

Hatem takes 4 of 7 categories. Hatem is rated 3.90/5 from 188 votes; LP No. 9 is rated 3.60/5 from 864 votes. Choose Hatem for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose LP No. 9 for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Hatem or LP No. 9?

LP No. 9 lasts longest (LP No. 9 70/100, Hatem 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Hatem or LP No. 9?

LP No. 9 projects furthest (LP No. 9 64/100, Hatem 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Hatem and LP No. 9 smell similar?

Closely related: a 62% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Amalfi Lemon, Bergamot, Lavender and Rose.

Is Hatem or LP No. 9 better for summer or winter?

For summer, Hatem is the stronger pick. For winter, LP No. 9 is the stronger pick. Hatem suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Hatem and LP No. 9?

Hatem has top notes of Amalfi Lemon, Bergamot, Lavender and Clary Sage, heart notes of Spices, Woodsy Notes, Rose and Geranium, a base of Musk, Virginia Cedar, Sandalwood and Patchouli. LP No. 9 has top notes of Tarragon, Lavender, Geranium and Bergamot, heart notes of Carnation, Rose and Jasmine, a base of Virginia Cedar, Cinnamon, Amber and Patchouli.