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Knize Ten vs LP No. 9

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

Updated 2,866 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Knize Ten takes 6 of 7 categories.

  • Knize Ten

    Choose it for a leather and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

  • LP No. 9

    Choose it for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in winter.

Knize Ten6/7
LP No. 91/7
Ratings & consensus
Knize Ten
Community sentiment
Knize Ten
Longevity
Knize Ten
Sillage & projection
Knize Ten
Value for money
Knize Ten
Versatility
LP No. 9
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Knize Ten

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Knize TenKnize
LP No. 9Penhaligon's
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.07/ 5 · 2,002 votes
Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%
3.60/ 5 · 864 votes
Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%
Category winnerKnize TenRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
51%Love
31%Like
4%Ok
12%Dislike
1%Hate

1,204 votes

29%Love
47%Like
4%Ok
19%Dislike
1%Hate

729 votes

Category winnerKnize TenMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity82
〰 Sillage72
♥ Love / hate81
⏱ Longevity70
〰 Sillage64
♥ Love / hate71
Category winners

LongevityKnize Ten

SillageKnize Ten

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value74
¤ Price value48
Category winnerKnize TenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
leather100%
woody92%
animalic84%
warm spicy77%
aromatic69%
smoky61%
aromatic100%
warm spicy92%
fresh spicy84%
floral77%
woody69%
lavender61%
Scent match45%Some overlap · both warm spicy, aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
GeraniumRosemaryBergamotOrangePetitgrainAmalfi Lemon
Heart
CarnationPatchouliSandalwoodOrrisTincture of RoseVirginia CedarCinnamonOrange Blossom
Base
LeatherCastoreumoak mossAmberMuskVanilla
Top
TarragonLavenderGeraniumBergamotAmalfi Lemon
Heart
CarnationRoseJasmine
Base
Virginia CedarCinnamonAmberPatchouliMuskVanille
InformationalShared notesGeranium, Bergamot, Amalfi Lemon and Carnation. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring43
Summer17
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring97
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerLP No. 9Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men77
Unisex20
Women3
Men9
Unisex47
Women43
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#184

PerfumerFrancois Coty, Vincent Roubert

Launched—

Reviews257

Overall rank#4,941

PerfumerChristian Provenzano

Launched—

Reviews73

Category winnerKnize TenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Knize Ten is a historical leather fragrance from the 1920s that defines the rugged, masculine aesthetic. It opens with a sharp, industrial burst of petitgrain and lemon before settling into a deep, animalic base of castoreum and dry leather. This is a scent for the dedicated enthusiast who appreciates uncompromising, …

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LP No. 9 is a herbal, spicy floral with a very 1990s Penhaligon's character. Reviewers describe a green lavender and tarragon opening, clove-like carnation, rose, jasmine, patchouli, cedar, amber and cinnamon, with a dry, mysterious feel rather than a sweet, easy floral. It suits people who enjoy aromatic florals with…

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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, Knize Ten or LP No. 9?

Knize Ten takes 6 of 7 categories. Knize Ten is rated 4.07/5 from 2,002 votes; LP No. 9 is rated 3.60/5 from 864 votes. Choose Knize Ten for a leather and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose LP No. 9 for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Knize Ten or LP No. 9?

Knize Ten lasts longest (Knize Ten 82/100, LP No. 9 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Knize Ten or LP No. 9?

Knize Ten projects furthest (Knize Ten 72/100, LP No. 9 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Knize Ten and LP No. 9 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Geranium, Bergamot, Amalfi Lemon and Carnation.

Is Knize Ten or LP No. 9 better for summer or winter?

For summer, Knize Ten is the stronger pick. For winter, Knize Ten is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Knize Ten and LP No. 9?

Knize Ten has top notes of Geranium, Rosemary, Bergamot and Orange, heart notes of Carnation, Patchouli, Sandalwood and Orris, a base of Leather, Castoreum, oak moss and Amber. LP No. 9 has top notes of Tarragon, Lavender, Geranium and Bergamot, heart notes of Carnation, Rose and Jasmine, a base of Virginia Cedar, Cinnamon, Amber and Patchouli.

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