Fragrance comparison

Nine-to-Five vs When in Paris

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 3 ratings analysed

Nine-to-Five

Mango

4.502 votes

Rank #58,403 WoodyRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

When in Paris

Mykonos

5.001 votes

Rank #40,050 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

When in Paris takes 2 of 4 categories.

Nine-to-Five
Choose it for a woody and rose character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
When in Paris
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Nine-to-Five1/4

When in Paris2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: When in Paris
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Nine-to-Five
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: When in Paris

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Nine-to-FiveMango

When in ParisMykonos

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 6%Had 0%Want 94%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 67%Had 0%Want 33%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityWhen in Paris

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value50

Category winnerNine-to-FiveBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

rose83%

powdery65%

floral48%

warm spicy30%

citrus100%

woody92%

white floral84%

floral77%

powdery69%

sweet61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both woody, powdery and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

RoseSandalwoodCedarwood

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Fruity NotesGrapefruitMandarinOrange

Heart

Lily of the ValleyFloral NotesJasmineRose

Base

SandalwoodCedarwoodVanillaAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesRose, Sandalwood and Cedarwood. Durations are only published for Nine-to-Five, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night39

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Work 43%Casual 35%Date 15%Party 7%

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#58,403

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#40,050

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerWhen in ParisHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Nine-to-Five by Mango brings a clean, understated approach to daily office wear. The first spray gives off a quick flash of perfumer alcohol before settling into a fresh, dewy rose petal aroma. Soon after, creamy sandalwood softens the floral sharpness, adding a smooth warmth that hugs close to your collarbones. Dry c…

Reviews →

When in Paris opens like bright orange candy with a soft fruity gloss, then settles into a sweeter skin scent with woods, vanilla, musk and a light floral idea in the background. It reads youthful, easy and more playful than polished. If you like citrus-fruity perfumes with a creamy candy edge, this may suit you. If y…

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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, Nine-to-Five or When in Paris?

When in Paris takes 2 of 4 categories. Nine-to-Five is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes; When in Paris is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Nine-to-Five for a woody and rose character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose When in Paris for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Nine-to-Five or When in Paris?

When in Paris lasts longest (When in Paris 60/100, Nine-to-Five 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Nine-to-Five or When in Paris?

Projection is very close: Nine-to-Five 50/100, When in Paris 50/100 for sillage.

Do Nine-to-Five and When in Paris smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, powdery and floral accords. Common notes include Rose, Sandalwood and Cedarwood.

Is Nine-to-Five or When in Paris better for summer or winter?

Nine-to-Five suits daytime wear; When in Paris suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Nine-to-Five and When in Paris?

Nine-to-Five features Rose, Sandalwood and Cedarwood. When in Paris has top notes of Fruity Notes, Grapefruit, Mandarin and Orange, heart notes of Lily of the Valley, Floral Notes, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Sandalwood, Cedarwood, Vanilla and Amber.