IX Nine vs Stallion
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
46%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Stallion takes 3 of 5 categories.
IX NineChoose it for a mineral and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.
StallionChoose it for a warm spicy and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
IX Nine2/5
Stallion3/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Stallion
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- IX Nine
- Sillage & projection
- IX Nine
- Value for money
- Stallion
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Stallion
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
IX NineAzalea ParfumsStallionZimayaWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.80/ 5 · 10 votes
Have 23%Had 0%Want 77%
4.16/ 5 · 135 votes
Have 54%Had 9%Want 37%
Category winnerStallionRating 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
47%Love
31%Like
12%Ok
9%Dislike
1%Hate
135 votes
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 winnerStallionBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothmineral100%
woody91%
ozonic83%
oud74%
warm spicy65%
aquatic56%
warm spicy100%
leather92%
oud84%
woody77%
citrus69%
sweet61%
Scent match46%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and oud
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
SaffronOrangeViolet Leaf
Heart
AkigalawoodAmber
Base
SuedeImmortelle
InformationalShared notesSaffron, Violet Leaf, Immortelle and Akigalawood. 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
Summer0
Fall0
Winter66
Day–
Night–
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#6,366
PerfumerImran Fazlani
Launched—
Reviews23
Category winnerStallionHigher 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 →Zimaya Stallion hits skin with a sharp kick of saffron, orange zest, and violet leaf before settling into a dry, mineral suede. Built around akigalawood and amber, it delivers a cool, metallic leather character that feels tailored for cool autumn mornings and executive office settings. It offers a punchy, distinct per…
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 Stallion?
Stallion takes 3 of 5 categories. IX Nine is rated 3.80/5 from 10 votes; Stallion is rated 4.16/5 from 135 votes. Choose IX Nine for a mineral and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Stallion for a warm spicy and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, IX Nine or Stallion?
IX Nine lasts longest (IX Nine 73/100, Stallion 69/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, IX Nine or Stallion?
IX Nine projects furthest (IX Nine 67/100, Stallion 59/100), based on community performance votes.
Do IX Nine and Stallion smell similar?
Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and oud accords. Common notes include Saffron, Violet Leaf, Immortelle and Akigalawood.
Is IX Nine or Stallion better for summer or winter?
IX Nine suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in IX Nine and Stallion?
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. Stallion has top notes of Saffron, Orange and Violet Leaf, heart notes of Akigalawood and Amber, a base of Suede and Immortelle.
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