Fragrance comparison

No 9 vs Vero Toscano Nero Eau de Parfum

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 82 ratings analysed

No 9

Eutopie

3.9078 votes

Rank #25,174 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

Vero Toscano Nero Eau de Parfum

Wally

4.504 votes

Rank #36,283 Warm SpicyCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

No 9
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Vero Toscano Nero Eau de Parfum
Choose it for a warm spicy and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

No 92/4

Vero Toscano Nero Eau de Parfum2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: No 9
Sillage & projection: Vero Toscano Nero Eau de Parfum
Value for money: Vero Toscano Nero Eau de Parfum
Versatility: Not scored
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

Vero Toscano Nero Eau de ParfumWally

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.90/ 5 · 78 votes

Have 33%Had 11%Want 56%

4.50/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 40%Had 7%Want 53%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityNo 9

SillageVero Toscano Nero Eau de Parfum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value48

¤ Price value50

Category winnerVero Toscano Nero Eau de ParfumBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

ozonic84%

herbal77%

earthy69%

aquatic61%

warm spicy100%

citrus92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

floral69%

aromatic61%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both woody and aromatic

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

Star AniseGrapefruitBergamotCardamomClovesLemonWild Berries

Heart

Black PepperViolet LeafCinnamonMagnoliaJasmineNutmegRose

Base

PatchouliVanillaVetiverCedarMoss

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Nutmeg, Violet Leaf and Jasmine. 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

Spring75

Summer25

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men35

Unisex50

Women15

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

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,174

PerfumerSonia Constant

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#36,283

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

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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Vero Toscano Nero opens with a sharp burst of star anise, bitter grapefruit, and green cardamom. The opening feels crisp and zesty before dark black pepper and grated nutmeg warm up the middle hours. As the citrus sparkle settles, earthy patchouli and dry cedarwood anchor the dry-down with a quiet forest undertone. So…

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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 Vero Toscano Nero Eau de Parfum?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. No 9 is rated 3.90/5 from 78 votes; Vero Toscano Nero Eau de Parfum is rated 4.50/5 from 4 votes. Choose No 9 for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Vero Toscano Nero Eau de Parfum for a warm spicy and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, No 9 or Vero Toscano Nero Eau de Parfum?

No 9 lasts longest (No 9 73/100, Vero Toscano Nero Eau de Parfum 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, No 9 or Vero Toscano Nero Eau de Parfum?

Vero Toscano Nero Eau de Parfum projects furthest (Vero Toscano Nero Eau de Parfum 67/100, No 9 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do No 9 and Vero Toscano Nero Eau de Parfum smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Nutmeg, Violet Leaf and Jasmine.

Is No 9 or Vero Toscano Nero Eau de Parfum better for summer or winter?

No 9 suits daytime wear; Vero Toscano Nero Eau de Parfum suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in No 9 and Vero Toscano Nero Eau de Parfum?

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. Vero Toscano Nero Eau de Parfum has top notes of Star Anise, Grapefruit, Bergamot and Cardamom, heart notes of Black Pepper, Violet Leaf, Cinnamon and Magnolia, a base of Patchouli, Vanilla, Vetiver and Cedar.