Fragrance comparison

Homem Verum vs No 9

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 968 ratings analysed

4 wins

Homem Verum

Natura

4.10890 votes

Rank #22,699 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

No 9

Eutopie

3.9078 votes

Rank #25,174 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Homem Verum takes 4 of 7 categories.

Homem Verum
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.
No 9
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Homem Verum4/7

No 93/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Homem VerumNatura

No 9Eutopie

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.10/ 5 · 890 votes

Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%

3.90/ 5 · 78 votes

Have 33%Had 11%Want 56%

Category winnerHomem VerumRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

53%Love

34%Like

6%Ok

5%Dislike

1%Hate

880 votes

32%Love

42%Like

9%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

78 votes

Category winnerHomem VerumMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityNo 9

SillageNo 9

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value76

¤ Price value48

Category winnerHomem VerumBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

powdery92%

musky84%

ozonic77%

aromatic69%

fresh spicy61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

ozonic84%

herbal77%

earthy69%

aquatic61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and ozonic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

SageBlack PepperNutmeg

Heart

Violet LeafAmberJasmine

Base

SuedeCopaiba balmVanillaVetiverCashmeranIrisMuskCedar

Top15-30 mins

SageBergamotNutmeg

Heart2-4 hrs

Violet LeafJasmine

Base6-8 hrs

VetiverCedarMossMusk

InformationalShared notesSage, Nutmeg, Violet Leaf and Jasmine. Durations are only published for No 9, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter98

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer59

Fall59

Winter18

Day100

Night39

Category winnerNo 9Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men96

Unisex3

Women1

Men35

Unisex50

Women15

Work 39%Casual 34%Date 17%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,699

PerfumerJohn Gamba, Verônica Kato

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#25,174

PerfumerSonia Constant

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerHomem VerumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Natura Homem Verum is a woody spicy fragrance that balances aromatic sage and black pepper with a suede base. It performs as a versatile daily signature, especially suited for office environments or mild spring days. The scent profile maintains a professional yet approachable presence, emphasizing high-quality local B…

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Eutopie No 9 delivers a crisp, forest-clearing breeze built around crushed sage, tart Italian bergamot, and fresh violet leaf. It does not shout. Instead, this aromatic fougere opens with an invigorating herbal snap seasoned by a touch of warm nutmeg before settling into damp cedar, earthy oakmoss, and clean vetiver. …

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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, Homem Verum or No 9?

Homem Verum takes 4 of 7 categories. Homem Verum is rated 4.10/5 from 890 votes; No 9 is rated 3.90/5 from 78 votes. Choose Homem Verum for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring. Choose No 9 for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Homem Verum or No 9?

They last about the same: No 9 73/100, Homem Verum 71/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Homem Verum or No 9?

No 9 projects furthest (No 9 63/100, Homem Verum 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Homem Verum and No 9 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and ozonic accords. Common notes include Sage, Nutmeg, Violet Leaf and Jasmine.

Is Homem Verum or No 9 better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Homem Verum and No 9?

Homem Verum has top notes of Sage, Black Pepper and Nutmeg, heart notes of Violet Leaf, Amber and Jasmine, a base of Suede, Copaiba balm, Vanilla and Vetiver. No 9 has top notes of Sage, Bergamot and Nutmeg, heart notes of Violet Leaf and Jasmine, a base of Vetiver, Cedar, Moss and Musk.