Fragrance comparison

No 9 vs To Be Rebel

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 206 ratings analysed

5 wins

No 9

Eutopie

3.9078 votes

Rank #25,174 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

To Be Rebel

Police

3.78128 votes

Rank #10,999 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No 9 takes 5 of 7 categories.

No 9
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
To Be Rebel
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

No 95/7

To Be Rebel2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

No 9Eutopie

To Be RebelPolice

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.90/ 5 · 78 votes

Have 33%Had 11%Want 56%

3.78/ 5 · 128 votes

Have 47%Had 27%Want 26%

Category winnerNo 9Rating 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

23%Love

46%Like

17%Ok

12%Dislike

2%Hate

128 votes

Category winnerNo 9Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityNo 9

SillageNo 9

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value48

¤ Price value83

Category winnerTo Be RebelBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

ozonic84%

herbal77%

earthy69%

aquatic61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

marine84%

citrus77%

aquatic69%

ozonic61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both aromatic, ozonic and aquatic

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

Violet LeafGrapefruitBlack PepperNutmeg

Heart

Sea NotesOrange BlossomSage

Base

AmberwoodWhite MuskVetiver

InformationalShared notesSage, Nutmeg, Violet Leaf and Vetiver. 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

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter27

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNo 9Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men35

Unisex50

Women15

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

Men88

Unisex10

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,174

PerfumerSonia Constant

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#10,999

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews21

Category winnerTo Be RebelHigher 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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Police To Be Rebel opens with a sharp burst of tart grapefruit and crisp violet leaf, lifted by a dusting of warm black pepper and nutmeg. The bright citrus and green pepperiness hit immediately before shifting into an airy, marine heart dominated by salty sea notes and herbal sage. As the initial splash calms down, …

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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 To Be Rebel?

No 9 takes 5 of 7 categories. No 9 is rated 3.90/5 from 78 votes; To Be Rebel is rated 3.78/5 from 128 votes. Choose No 9 for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose To Be Rebel for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, No 9 or To Be Rebel?

No 9 lasts longest (No 9 73/100, To Be Rebel 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, No 9 or To Be Rebel?

No 9 projects furthest (No 9 63/100, To Be Rebel 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do No 9 and To Be Rebel smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, ozonic and aquatic accords. Common notes include Sage, Nutmeg, Violet Leaf and Vetiver.

Is No 9 or To Be Rebel better for summer or winter?

For summer, No 9 is the stronger pick. For winter, To Be Rebel is the stronger pick. No 9 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in No 9 and To Be Rebel?

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. To Be Rebel has top notes of Violet Leaf, Grapefruit, Black Pepper and Nutmeg, heart notes of Sea Notes, Orange Blossom and Sage, a base of Amberwood, White Musk and Vetiver.