Fragrance comparison

LP No.9 for Men vs No Coward

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 569 ratings analysed

5 wins

LP No.9 for Men

Penhaligon's

3.96524 votes

Rank #1,912 Warm SpicyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

No Coward

M.INT

3.4145 votes

Rank #28,442 RoseFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

LP No.9 for Men takes 5 of 7 categories.

LP No.9 for Men
Choose it for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
No Coward
Choose it for a rose and floral character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

LP No.9 for Men5/7

No Coward1/7

Ratings & consensus: LP No.9 for Men
Community sentiment: LP No.9 for Men
Longevity: LP No.9 for Men
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: LP No.9 for Men
Versatility: No Coward
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: LP No.9 for Men

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

LP No.9 for MenPenhaligon's

No CowardM.INT

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.96/ 5 · 524 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

3.41/ 5 · 45 votes

Have 30%Had 27%Want 43%

Category winnerLP No.9 for MenRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

49%Love

38%Like

1%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

415 votes

26%Love

32%Like

15%Ok

24%Dislike

3%Hate

34 votes

Category winnerLP No.9 for MenMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate65

Category winners

LongevityLP No.9 for Men

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value55

¤ Price value41

Category winnerLP No.9 for MenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

fresh spicy91%

woody83%

amber74%

cinnamon65%

citrus56%

rose100%

floral92%

warm spicy84%

musky77%

woody69%

vanilla61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both warm spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Mandarin OrangePalisander RosewoodBergamot

Heart

ClovesCinnamonNutmegPepperOrrisYlang-YlangRoseJasmine

Base

AmberPatchouliVanillaMusk

Top

Floral NotesMandarin OrangeHerbal NotesPalisander Rosewood

Heart

RoseCloves

Base

MuskVanillaPapyrusPatchouli

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Palisander Rosewood, Cloves and Rose. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring57

Summer21

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer100

Fall75

Winter50

Day100

Night56

Category winnerNo CowardMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men95

Unisex4

Women2

Men7

Unisex33

Women60

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,912

PerfumerChristian Provenzano

Launched—

Reviews63

Overall rank#28,442

PerfumerDaniel Visentin

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerLP No.9 for MenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

LP No.9 for Men is a warm, spicy Penhaligon's with a polished masculine feel. Reviewers describe a bright citrus and spice opening, a soapy rosewood and rose heart, and a darker amber, patchouli, musk and vanilla dry-down that feels groomed, resinous and mature. It suits cooler weather, evening wear, formal settings a…

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No Coward by M.INT offers a complex, unisex structure centering on floral and spice notes. It opens with vibrant mandarin and herbal nuances before settling into a heart dominated by rose and cloves. With a base of vanilla, patchouli, and musk, this fragrance works best for transitional weather. It provides a distinct…

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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, LP No.9 for Men or No Coward?

LP No.9 for Men takes 5 of 7 categories. LP No.9 for Men is rated 3.96/5 from 524 votes; No Coward is rated 3.41/5 from 45 votes. Choose LP No.9 for Men for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose No Coward for a rose and floral character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, LP No.9 for Men or No Coward?

LP No.9 for Men lasts longest (LP No.9 for Men 76/100, No Coward 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, LP No.9 for Men or No Coward?

Projection is very close: LP No.9 for Men 66/100, No Coward 66/100 for sillage.

Do LP No.9 for Men and No Coward smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Palisander Rosewood, Cloves and Rose.

Is LP No.9 for Men or No Coward better for summer or winter?

For summer, No Coward is the stronger pick. For winter, LP No.9 for Men is the stronger pick. No Coward suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in LP No.9 for Men and No Coward?

LP No.9 for Men has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Palisander Rosewood and Bergamot, heart notes of Cloves, Cinnamon, Nutmeg and Pepper, a base of Amber, Patchouli, Vanilla and Musk. No Coward has top notes of Floral Notes, Mandarin Orange, Herbal Notes and Palisander Rosewood, heart notes of Rose and Cloves, a base of Musk, Vanilla, Papyrus and Patchouli.