Fragrance comparison

Inception vs LP No.9 for Men

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 585 ratings analysed

Inception

Maori Collection

4.0261 votes

Rank #34,808 AmberWoody

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57%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

LP No.9 for Men

Penhaligon's

3.96524 votes

Rank #1,843 Warm SpicyFresh Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

LP No.9 for Men takes 4 of 7 categories.

Inception
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
LP No.9 for Men
Choose it for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Inception3/7

LP No.9 for Men4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

InceptionMaori Collection

LP No.9 for MenPenhaligon's

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.02/ 5 · 61 votes

Have 50%Had 18%Want 33%

3.96/ 5 · 524 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

Category winnerLP No.9 for MenRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

30%Love

52%Like

8%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

61 votes

49%Love

38%Like

1%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

415 votes

Category winnerLP No.9 for MenMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityLP No.9 for Men

SillageInception

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value55

Category winnerInceptionBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody83%

warm spicy65%

fresh spicy48%

animalic30%

warm spicy100%

fresh spicy91%

woody83%

amber74%

cinnamon65%

citrus56%

Scent match57%Closely related · both amber, woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

AmberWoody NotesPepperCloves

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Mandarin OrangePalisander RosewoodBergamot

Heart

ClovesCinnamonNutmegPepperOrrisYlang-YlangRoseJasmine

Base

AmberPatchouliVanillaMusk

InformationalShared notesAmber, Pepper and Cloves. Durations are only published for Inception, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring69

Summer31

Fall100

Winter85

Day100

Night82

Spring57

Summer21

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerInceptionMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men14

Unisex71

Women14

Men95

Unisex4

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#34,808

PerfumerPaolo Terenzi

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#1,843

PerfumerChristian Provenzano

Launched—

Reviews63

Category winnerLP No.9 for MenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Inception by Maori Collection delivers a focused woody spicy scent centered on a robust amber foundation. The fragrance opens with a sharp burst of pepper and aromatic cloves, bringing an immediate punch of fresh spicy energy that quickly settles into the skin. As the heat of the spices mellows, dry woody notes emerge…

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LP No.9 for Men is a warm, spicy Penhaligon's with a polished masculine feel. Reviewers describe a bright citrus and spice opening, a soapy rosewood and rose heart, and a darker amber, patchouli, musk and vanilla dry-down that feels groomed, resinous and mature. It suits cooler weather, evening wear, formal settings a…

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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, Inception or LP No.9 for Men?

LP No.9 for Men takes 4 of 7 categories. Inception is rated 4.02/5 from 61 votes; LP No.9 for Men is rated 3.96/5 from 524 votes. Choose Inception for a amber and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose LP No.9 for Men for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Inception or LP No.9 for Men?

LP No.9 for Men lasts longest (LP No.9 for Men 76/100, Inception 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Inception or LP No.9 for Men?

Projection is very close: Inception 68/100, LP No.9 for Men 66/100 for sillage.

Do Inception and LP No.9 for Men smell similar?

Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Amber, Pepper and Cloves.

Is Inception or LP No.9 for Men better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Inception and LP No.9 for Men?

Inception features Amber, Woody Notes, Pepper and Cloves. LP No.9 for Men has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Palisander Rosewood and Bergamot, heart notes of Cloves, Cinnamon, Nutmeg and Pepper, a base of Amber, Patchouli, Vanilla and Musk.