Hypnotic Honolulu vs IX Nine
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
31%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
IX Nine takes 5 of 5 categories.
Hypnotic HonoluluChoose it for a citrus and mineral character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
IX NineChoose it for a mineral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Hypnotic Honolulu0/5
IX Nine5/5
- Ratings & consensus
- IX Nine
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- IX Nine
- Sillage & projection
- IX Nine
- Value for money
- IX Nine
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- IX Nine
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Hypnotic HonoluluViageIX NineAzalea ParfumsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.64/ 5 · 28 votes
Have 26%Had 20%Want 54%
3.80/ 5 · 10 votes
Have 23%Had 0%Want 77%
Category winnerIX NineRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate25%Love
43%Like
11%Ok
14%Dislike
7%Hate
28 votes
50%Love
10%Like
20%Ok
10%Dislike
10%Hate
10 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityIX Nine
SillageIX Nine
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerIX NineBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
mineral92%
musky84%
powdery77%
amber69%
oud61%
mineral100%
woody91%
ozonic83%
oud74%
warm spicy65%
aquatic56%
Scent match31%Clearly different · both mineral and oud
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Mineral notesMandarin OrangeBergamotOrangeLemon
Heart
FruitsViolet LeafImmortelleSaffron
Base
SuedeAgarwoodAmberWhite MuskMadagascar VanillaOsmanthus
Top
Italian MandarinSaffron
Heart
Violet LeafChinese OsmanthusImmortelle
Base
Mineral notesAkigalawoodSuedePatchouliMuskCedar
InformationalShared notesMineral notes, Violet Leaf, Immortelle and Saffron. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer64
Fall73
Winter0
Day100
Night27
Spring100
Summer80
Fall40
Winter60
Day100
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#48,579
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Overall rank#45,658
PerfumerQuentin Bisch
Launched—
Reviews2
Category winnerIX NineHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotHypnotic Honolulu by Viage offers a contrasting breeze of sharp mineral notes and bright mandarin orange. It settles into a warm base of suede and agarwood. This unisex scent suits casual summer afternoons and warm coastal evenings when you want a refreshing yet grounded presence.
Reviews →IX Nine opens with a bright saffron and mandarin contrast, then quickly settles into a cool mineral, woody, slightly leathery profile. It often reads airy but textured, with a clean metallic feel that brings Ganymede to mind. Violet leaf and osmanthus keep the heart green and softly nuanced, while suede, musk, patchou…
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, Hypnotic Honolulu or IX Nine?
IX Nine takes 5 of 5 categories. Hypnotic Honolulu is rated 3.64/5 from 28 votes; IX Nine is rated 3.80/5 from 10 votes. Choose Hypnotic Honolulu for a citrus and mineral character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose IX Nine for a mineral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, Hypnotic Honolulu or IX Nine?
IX Nine lasts longest (IX Nine 73/100, Hypnotic Honolulu 64/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Hypnotic Honolulu or IX Nine?
IX Nine projects furthest (IX Nine 67/100, Hypnotic Honolulu 58/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Hypnotic Honolulu and IX Nine smell similar?
Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share mineral and oud accords. Common notes include Mineral notes, Violet Leaf, Immortelle and Saffron.
Is Hypnotic Honolulu or IX Nine better for summer or winter?
Hypnotic Honolulu suits daytime wear; IX Nine suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Hypnotic Honolulu and IX Nine?
Hypnotic Honolulu has top notes of Mineral notes, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Orange, heart notes of Fruits, Violet Leaf, Immortelle and Saffron, a base of Suede, Agarwood, Amber and White Musk. IX Nine has top notes of Italian Mandarin and Saffron, heart notes of Violet Leaf, Chinese Osmanthus and Immortelle, a base of Mineral notes, Akigalawood, Suede and Patchouli.
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