Fragrance comparison

Mr. Krabs vs Aenotus No. 09

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 395 ratings analysed

6 wins

Mr. Krabs

SpongeBob Squarepants

4.78142 votes

Rank #26,034 CitrusGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

Aenotus No. 09

Puredistance

4.08253 votes

Rank #7,648 CitrusGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mr. Krabs takes 6 of 7 categories.

Mr. Krabs
Choose it for a citrus and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Aenotus No. 09
Choose it for a citrus and green character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Mr. Krabs6/7

Aenotus No. 091/7

Ratings & consensus: Mr. Krabs
Community sentiment: Mr. Krabs
Longevity: Mr. Krabs
Sillage & projection: Mr. Krabs
Value for money: Mr. Krabs
Versatility: Mr. Krabs
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Aenotus No. 09

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Mr. KrabsSpongeBob Squarepants

Aenotus No. 09Puredistance

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.78/ 5 · 142 votes

Have 10%Had 3%Want 87%

4.08/ 5 · 253 votes

Have 37%Had 14%Want 49%

Category winnerMr. KrabsRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

90%Love

4%Like

1%Ok

4%Dislike

1%Hate

142 votes

49%Love

26%Like

11%Ok

11%Dislike

3%Hate

253 votes

Category winnerMr. KrabsMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity92

〰 Sillage91

♥ Love / hate95

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityMr. Krabs

SillageMr. Krabs

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value90

¤ Price value17

Category winnerMr. KrabsBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

green91%

aromatic83%

fresh spicy74%

woody65%

lavender56%

citrus100%

green90%

aromatic80%

mossy70%

earthy60%

musky50%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both citrus, green and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

YuzuBergamotLemon

Heart

MintLavenderAmber

Base

CedarMusk

Top15-30 mins

LemonYuzuMandarin OrangeOrange

Heart2-4 hrs

PetitgrainMintBlack Currant Blossom

Base8-12 hrs

OakmossMuskPatchouli

InformationalShared notesYuzu, Lemon, Mint and Musk. Durations are only published for Aenotus No. 09, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter93

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter26

Day100

Night46

Category winnerMr. KrabsMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men57

Unisex39

Women4

Men64

Unisex35

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,034

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#7,648

PerfumerAntoine Lie

Launched—

Reviews25

Category winnerAenotus No. 09Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mr. Krabs by SpongeBob Squarepants is an upbeat, crisp citrus aromatic cologne that opens with a bright splash of yuzu, tart lemon, and sunny bergamot. It quickly settles into a cooling heart of garden mint and herbal lavender, grounded by a clean cedarwood base and a touch of warm amber. The overall scent feels like…

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Puredistance Aenotus No. 09 takes a completely different approach to classic citrus. Instead of evaporating in two hours like a traditional cologne, this formulation carries a massive 48 percent perfume oil concentration. It opens with an electric burst of tart yuzu, crisp lemon, and sunny mandarin orange. Within twen…

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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, Mr. Krabs or Aenotus No. 09?

Mr. Krabs takes 6 of 7 categories. Mr. Krabs is rated 4.78/5 from 142 votes; Aenotus No. 09 is rated 4.08/5 from 253 votes. Choose Mr. Krabs for a citrus and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Aenotus No. 09 for a citrus and green character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Mr. Krabs or Aenotus No. 09?

Mr. Krabs lasts longest (Mr. Krabs 92/100, Aenotus No. 09 78/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mr. Krabs or Aenotus No. 09?

Mr. Krabs projects furthest (Mr. Krabs 91/100, Aenotus No. 09 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mr. Krabs and Aenotus No. 09 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, green and aromatic accords. Common notes include Yuzu, Lemon, Mint and Musk.

Is Mr. Krabs or Aenotus No. 09 better for summer or winter?

For summer, Mr. Krabs is the stronger pick. For winter, Mr. Krabs is the stronger pick. Aenotus No. 09 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mr. Krabs and Aenotus No. 09?

Mr. Krabs has top notes of Yuzu, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Mint, Lavender and Amber, a base of Cedar and Musk. Aenotus No. 09 has top notes of Lemon, Yuzu, Mandarin Orange and Orange, heart notes of Petitgrain, Mint and Black Currant Blossom, a base of Oakmoss, Musk and Patchouli.