IX Nine vs Sun Cities
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
21%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
IX Nine takes 4 of 5 categories.
IX NineChoose it for a mineral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Sun CitiesChoose it for a leather and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
IX Nine4/5
Sun Cities1/5
- 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
- Sun Cities
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
IX NineAzalea ParfumsSun CitiesVilhelm ParfumerieWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.80/ 5 · 10 votes
Have 23%Had 0%Want 77%
3.40/ 5 · 156 votes
Have 73%Had 27%Want 0%
Category winnerIX NineRating 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
19%Love
38%Like
19%Ok
15%Dislike
10%Hate
156 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 winnerIX NineBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothmineral100%
woody91%
ozonic83%
oud74%
warm spicy65%
aquatic56%
leather100%
sweet92%
fruity84%
warm spicy77%
animalic69%
tropical61%
Scent match21%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
PineappleItalian MandarinCardamom
Heart
LeatherSaffronVioletChinese OsmanthusOakmossImmortelle
Base
PatchouliAmberSugarMusk
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
Summer93
Fall96
Winter78
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#46,127
PerfumerQuentin Bisch
Launched—
Reviews2
Overall rank#19,640
PerfumerJérôme Epinette
Launched—
Reviews14
Category winnerSun CitiesHigher 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 →Sun Cities by Vilhelm Parfumerie presents a striking contrast between tropical brightness and raw leather. This fragrance sets a juicy slice of pineapple against a dark base of saffron and leather. Designed for those who appreciate modern, mineral structures, it serves as a bold choice for warm evening gatherings or c…
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 Sun Cities?
IX Nine takes 4 of 5 categories. IX Nine is rated 3.80/5 from 10 votes; Sun Cities is rated 3.40/5 from 156 votes. Choose IX Nine for a mineral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Sun Cities for a leather and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, IX Nine or Sun Cities?
IX Nine lasts longest (IX Nine 73/100, Sun Cities 64/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, IX Nine or Sun Cities?
IX Nine projects furthest (IX Nine 67/100, Sun Cities 56/100), based on community performance votes.
Do IX Nine and Sun Cities smell similar?
Clearly different: a 21% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy accords. Common notes include Italian Mandarin, Saffron, Chinese Osmanthus and Immortelle.
Is IX Nine or Sun Cities 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 Sun Cities?
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. Sun Cities has top notes of Pineapple, Italian Mandarin and Cardamom, heart notes of Leather, Saffron, Violet and Chinese Osmanthus, a base of Patchouli, Amber, Sugar and Musk.
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