Fragrance comparison

Jaipur Chai vs Lesedi La Rona IX

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 251 ratings analysed

Jaipur Chai

Ineke

3.79241 votes

Rank #5,847 Warm SpicyCinnamon

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Lesedi La Rona IX

Graff

4.7010 votes

Rank #31,484 Warm SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Lesedi La Rona IX takes 3 of 5 categories.

Jaipur Chai
Choose it for a warm spicy and cinnamon character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Lesedi La Rona IX
Choose it for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Jaipur Chai2/5

Lesedi La Rona IX3/5

Ratings & consensus: Lesedi La Rona IX
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Lesedi La Rona IX
Sillage & projection: Lesedi La Rona IX
Value for money: Jaipur Chai
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Jaipur Chai

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Jaipur ChaiIneke

Lesedi La Rona IXGraff

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.79/ 5 · 241 votes

Have 24%Had 9%Want 67%

4.70/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 27%Had 6%Want 67%

Category winnerLesedi La Rona IXRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

39%Love

29%Like

20%Ok

9%Dislike

2%Hate

202 votes

70%Love

30%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage79

♥ Love / hate93

Category winners

LongevityLesedi La Rona IX

SillageLesedi La Rona IX

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value53

¤ Price value46

Category winnerJaipur ChaiBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

cinnamon88%

musky77%

lactonic65%

aromatic53%

powdery42%

warm spicy100%

aromatic86%

cinnamon72%

citrus58%

fresh44%

green30%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both warm spicy, cinnamon and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CardamomClovesBlack TeaCinnamon

Heart

RoseCedarGuaiac Wood

Base

MilkVanillaSuedeMusk

Top

GingerCardamomBergamot

Heart

CinnamonClary SageJasminePalisander Rosewood

Base

Black TeaClovesTonka BeanCedarwood

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Cloves, Black Tea and Cinnamon. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring39

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring67

Summer17

Fall100

Winter83

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men5

Unisex70

Women25

Men22

Unisex44

Women33

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,847

PerfumerIneke Ruhland

Launched—

Reviews69

Overall rank#31,484

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerJaipur ChaiHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Jaipur Chai by Ineke captures a photorealistic Indian chai latte experience. It opens with a vibrant burst of cardamom and cloves, softening into a comforting heart of black tea and milk. This unisex scent warms the skin during chilly autumn mornings, offering a spicy, lactonic profile that feels authentic, cozy, and …

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Graff Lesedi La Rona IX opens with a brisk punch of zesty ginger, green cardamom, and bright bergamot. The initial spray delivers an invigorating kick of citric spice floated on top of a hot steeped brew. As it settles on skin, warm cinnamon, clary sage, and jasmine soften into a deep base of bitter black tea, dark c…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Jaipur Chai or Lesedi La Rona IX?

Lesedi La Rona IX takes 3 of 5 categories. Jaipur Chai is rated 3.79/5 from 241 votes; Lesedi La Rona IX is rated 4.70/5 from 10 votes. Choose Jaipur Chai for a warm spicy and cinnamon character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Lesedi La Rona IX for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Jaipur Chai or Lesedi La Rona IX?

Lesedi La Rona IX lasts longest (Lesedi La Rona IX 83/100, Jaipur Chai 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Jaipur Chai or Lesedi La Rona IX?

Lesedi La Rona IX projects furthest (Lesedi La Rona IX 79/100, Jaipur Chai 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Jaipur Chai and Lesedi La Rona IX smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, cinnamon and aromatic accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Cloves, Black Tea and Cinnamon.

Is Jaipur Chai or Lesedi La Rona IX better for summer or winter?

Lesedi La Rona IX suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Jaipur Chai and Lesedi La Rona IX?

Jaipur Chai has top notes of Cardamom, Cloves, Black Tea and Cinnamon, heart notes of Rose, Cedar and Guaiac Wood, a base of Milk, Vanilla, Suede and Musk. Lesedi La Rona IX has top notes of Ginger, Cardamom and Bergamot, heart notes of Cinnamon, Clary Sage, Jasmine and Palisander Rosewood, a base of Black Tea, Cloves, Tonka Bean and Cedarwood.