Fragrance comparison

Michael Jordan vs Nine Dragons

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 430 ratings analysed

Michael Jordan

3.52416 votes

Rank #17,768 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Nine Dragons

L'Aromatica Perfume

3.9314 votes

Rank #36,670 CitrusGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Nine Dragons takes 3 of 5 categories.

Michael Jordan
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Nine Dragons
Choose it for a citrus and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Michael Jordan2/5

Nine Dragons3/5

Ratings & consensus: Nine Dragons
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Nine Dragons
Sillage & projection: Nine Dragons
Value for money: Michael Jordan
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Michael Jordan

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Michael JordanMichael Jordan

Nine DragonsL'Aromatica Perfume

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.52/ 5 · 416 votes

Have 50%Had 50%Want 0%

3.93/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 41%Had 13%Want 47%

Category winnerNine DragonsRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

18%Love

55%Like

15%Ok

9%Dislike

2%Hate

396 votes

21%Love

64%Like

0%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityNine Dragons

SillageNine Dragons

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value81

¤ Price value75

Category winnerMichael JordanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic88%

fresh spicy77%

citrus65%

warm spicy53%

balsamic42%

citrus100%

green92%

woody84%

musky77%

floral69%

ozonic61%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both woody and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CypressGrapefruitLemonGeraniumCognacCedar NeedlesBrazilian Rosewood

Heart

Juniper BerriesFirLavenderIncenseGreen TeaClary SageCloves

Base

SandalwoodMuskPatchouli

Notes

Lemon VerbenaGreen TeaMuskWoody NotesPink LotusIncense

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesIncense, Green Tea and Musk. Durations are only published for Nine Dragons, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter19

Day–

Night–

Spring80

Summer100

Fall40

Winter40

Day100

Night39

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men96

Unisex4

Women0

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Casual 40%Work 33%Date 19%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,768

PerfumerSteve DeMercado

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#36,670

PerfumerLoreto Remsing

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerMichael JordanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Michael Jordan is a brisk woody aromatic with a sporty, old-school feel. It opens bright with grapefruit and lemon, then turns greener and spicier through juniper, lavender, fir and incense before settling into a dry musky sandalwood base. It suits someone who wants a clean, affordable daily scent with a masculine edg…

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Nine Dragons by L'Aromatica Perfume delivers an invigorating blend of crushed citrus leaves, delicate water blossoms, and gentle aromatic woods. Opening with an energizing splash of lemon verbena and freshly steeped green tea, the scent feels like walking through a dew-soaked herb garden on a crisp spring morning. As …

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Michael Jordan or Nine Dragons?

Nine Dragons takes 3 of 5 categories. Michael Jordan is rated 3.52/5 from 416 votes; Nine Dragons is rated 3.93/5 from 14 votes. Choose Michael Jordan for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Nine Dragons for a citrus and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Michael Jordan or Nine Dragons?

Nine Dragons lasts longest (Nine Dragons 56/100, Michael Jordan 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Michael Jordan or Nine Dragons?

Nine Dragons projects furthest (Nine Dragons 50/100, Michael Jordan 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Michael Jordan and Nine Dragons smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Incense, Green Tea and Musk.

Is Michael Jordan or Nine Dragons better for summer or winter?

Nine Dragons suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Michael Jordan and Nine Dragons?

Michael Jordan has top notes of Cypress, Grapefruit, Lemon and Geranium, heart notes of Juniper Berries, Fir, Lavender and Incense, a base of Sandalwood, Musk and Patchouli. Nine Dragons features Lemon Verbena, Green Tea, Musk, Woody Notes and Pink Lotus.