Fragrance comparison

Live vs September Morn

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 93 ratings analysed

4 wins

Live

Van Gils

4.4132 votes

Rank #13,460 OudCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

September Morn

Byblos

4.1861 votes

Rank #8,371 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Live takes 4 of 7 categories.

Live
Choose it for a oud and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
September Morn
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Live4/7

September Morn3/7

Ratings & consensus: Live
Community sentiment: September Morn
Longevity: Live
Sillage & projection: Live
Value for money: September Morn
Versatility: Live
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: September Morn

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

LiveVan Gils

September MornByblos

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.41/ 5 · 32 votes

Have 37%Had 20%Want 43%

4.18/ 5 · 61 votes

Have 31%Had 9%Want 61%

Category winnerLiveRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

59%Love

28%Like

6%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

32 votes

65%Love

25%Like

5%Ok

2%Dislike

2%Hate

55 votes

Category winnerSeptember MornMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate87

Category winners

LongevityLive

SillageLive

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value77

Category winnerSeptember MornBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

oud100%

citrus92%

leather84%

woody77%

fresh spicy69%

patchouli61%

woody100%

amber92%

aromatic84%

citrus77%

earthy69%

smoky61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both woody and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

OrangeGrapefruit

Heart2-3 hrs

PatchouliVetiver

Base6-8+ hrs

Agarwood (Oud)LeatherVanilla

Top

IncenseGrapefruitBergamot

Heart

VetiverCedarPatchouli

Base

LeatherAmberAgarwood (Oud)

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Patchouli, Vetiver and Agarwood (Oud). Durations are only published for Live, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring60

Summer33

Fall100

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Spring58

Summer16

Fall100

Winter55

Day100

Night–

Category winnerLiveMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men90

Unisex10

Women0

Men87

Unisex13

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#13,460

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#8,371

PerfumerPierre-Constantin Guéros

Launched—

Reviews19

Category winnerSeptember MornHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Van Gils Live brings a crisp, masculine edge that balances brisk fruit with deep woods. It kicks off with a bright splash of orange and bitter grapefruit that wakes up the senses immediately. As the citrus settles, earthy patchouli and dry vetiver step forward, adding clean grit and a grounded tone. The scent finally …

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September Morn by Byblos is a woody fragrance for men that centers on an earthy, incense-heavy composition. It opens with bright grapefruit and bergamot before settling into a grounding blend of vetiver, cedar, and leather. Ideal for cool autumn days, it offers a sophisticated, resinous scent profile that feels both s…

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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, Live or September Morn?

Live takes 4 of 7 categories. Live is rated 4.41/5 from 32 votes; September Morn is rated 4.18/5 from 61 votes. Choose Live for a oud and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose September Morn for a woody and amber character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Live or September Morn?

Live lasts longest (Live 66/100, September Morn 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Live or September Morn?

Live projects furthest (Live 64/100, September Morn 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Live and September Morn smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Patchouli, Vetiver and Agarwood (Oud).

Is Live or September Morn better for summer or winter?

For summer, Live is the stronger pick. For winter, Live is the stronger pick. Live suits evening wear; September Morn suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Live and September Morn?

Live has top notes of Orange and Grapefruit, heart notes of Patchouli and Vetiver, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Leather and Vanilla. September Morn has top notes of Incense, Grapefruit and Bergamot, heart notes of Vetiver, Cedar and Patchouli, a base of Leather, Amber and Agarwood (Oud).