Fragrance comparison

No 9 vs Live

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 121 ratings analysed

No 9

Eutopie

3.9078 votes

Rank #25,174 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

23%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Live

American Eagle · 2001

4.2643 votes

Rank #26,308 FloralMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Live takes 4 of 7 categories.

No 9
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Live
Choose it for a floral and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

No 93/7

Live4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

No 9Eutopie

LiveAmerican Eagle

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.90/ 5 · 78 votes

Have 33%Had 11%Want 56%

4.26/ 5 · 43 votes

Have 27%Had 35%Want 38%

Category winnerLiveRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

32%Love

42%Like

9%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

78 votes

51%Love

35%Like

2%Ok

9%Dislike

2%Hate

43 votes

Category winnerLiveMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityNo 9

SillageNo 9

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value48

¤ Price value64

Category winnerLiveBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

ozonic84%

herbal77%

earthy69%

aquatic61%

floral100%

musky91%

sweet83%

powdery74%

woody65%

white floral56%

Scent match23%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

SageBergamotNutmeg

Heart2-4 hrs

Violet LeafJasmine

Base6-8 hrs

VetiverCedarMossMusk

Top

Mandarin OrangeCardamomSageBirch

Heart

CedarBalsam FirLavenderNutmegApple

Base

SandalwoodPatchouliMossMuskVetiver

InformationalShared notesSage, Nutmeg, Vetiver and Cedar. Durations are only published for No 9, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer59

Fall59

Winter18

Day100

Night39

Spring67

Summer100

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night43

Category winnerLiveMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men35

Unisex50

Women15

Work 39%Casual 34%Date 17%Party 10%

Men0

Unisex10

Women90

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,174

PerfumerSonia Constant

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#26,308

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2001

Reviews1

Category winnerNo 9Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Eutopie No 9 delivers a crisp, forest-clearing breeze built around crushed sage, tart Italian bergamot, and fresh violet leaf. It does not shout. Instead, this aromatic fougere opens with an invigorating herbal snap seasoned by a touch of warm nutmeg before settling into damp cedar, earthy oakmoss, and clean vetiver. …

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Live by American Eagle is a classic woody aromatic fragrance designed for the casual, everyday wearer. It opens with a sharp burst of mandarin orange and crisp birch before settling into a heart of cedar, balsam fir, and apple. On the skin, it projects a clean, outdoorsy vibe that performs best during the warmth of sp…

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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, No 9 or Live?

Live takes 4 of 7 categories. No 9 is rated 3.90/5 from 78 votes; Live is rated 4.26/5 from 43 votes. Choose No 9 for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Live for a floral and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, No 9 or Live?

No 9 lasts longest (No 9 73/100, Live 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, No 9 or Live?

Projection is very close: No 9 63/100, Live 61/100 for sillage.

Do No 9 and Live smell similar?

Clearly different: a 23% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Sage, Nutmeg, Vetiver and Cedar.

Is No 9 or Live better for summer or winter?

For summer, Live is the stronger pick. For winter, Live is the stronger pick. No 9 suits daytime wear; Live suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in No 9 and Live?

No 9 has top notes of Sage, Bergamot and Nutmeg, heart notes of Violet Leaf and Jasmine, a base of Vetiver, Cedar, Moss and Musk. Live has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Cardamom, Sage and Birch, heart notes of Cedar, Balsam Fir, Lavender and Nutmeg, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli, Moss and Musk.