IX Nine vs Phoenix
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
22%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Phoenix takes 3 of 4 categories.
IX NineChoose it for a mineral and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.
PhoenixChoose it for a leather and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.
IX Nine1/4
Phoenix3/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Phoenix
- Sillage & projection
- Phoenix
- Value for money
- Phoenix
- 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
IX NineAzalea ParfumsPhoenixLuneraWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.80/ 5 · 10 votes
Have 23%Had 0%Want 77%
5.00/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 43%Had 0%Want 57%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate50%Love
10%Like
20%Ok
10%Dislike
10%Hate
10 votes · too few to score
100%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
2 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityPhoenix
SillagePhoenix
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerPhoenixBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothmineral100%
woody91%
ozonic83%
oud74%
warm spicy65%
aquatic56%
leather100%
warm spicy90%
herbal80%
animalic70%
sweet60%
tobacco50%
Scent match22%Clearly different · both warm spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Italian MandarinSaffron
Heart
Violet LeafChinese OsmanthusImmortelle
Base
Mineral notesAkigalawoodSuedePatchouliMuskCedar
Top
LeatherItalian Mandarin
Heart
SaffronViolet Leaves
Base
ImmortelleChinese Osmanthus
InformationalShared notesItalian Mandarin, Saffron, Chinese Osmanthus and Immortelle. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer80
Fall40
Winter60
Day100
Night100
Spring100
Summer100
Fall100
Winter100
Day–
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#45,658
PerfumerQuentin Bisch
Launched—
Reviews2
Overall rank#45,734
PerfumerShadi Samra
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerIX NineHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotIX 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 →Phoenix by Lunera is a complex unisex fragrance that balances sharp Italian mandarin with a base of rustic immortelle. This aromatic fougere opens with an assertive leather accord that feels both vintage and contemporary. Designed for those who appreciate bold, skin-anchored scents, it offers a sophisticated presence …
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, IX Nine or Phoenix?
Phoenix takes 3 of 4 categories. IX Nine is rated 3.80/5 from 10 votes; Phoenix is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose IX Nine for a mineral and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Phoenix for a leather and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, IX Nine or Phoenix?
Phoenix lasts longest (Phoenix 90/100, IX Nine 73/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, IX Nine or Phoenix?
Phoenix projects furthest (Phoenix 88/100, IX Nine 67/100), based on community performance votes.
Do IX Nine and Phoenix smell similar?
Clearly different: a 22% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy accords. Common notes include Italian Mandarin, Saffron, Chinese Osmanthus and Immortelle.
Is IX Nine or Phoenix better for summer or winter?
IX Nine suits day or night wear; Phoenix suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in IX Nine and Phoenix?
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. Phoenix has top notes of Leather and Italian Mandarin, heart notes of Saffron and Violet Leaves, a base of Immortelle and Chinese Osmanthus.
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