Fragrance comparison

Patchou vs 9 NONUM

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 39 ratings analysed

Patchou

Madamirma

4.005 votes

Rank #61,056 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

9 NONUM

Siberian Wellness

4.2134 votes

Rank #27,192 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

9 NONUM takes 4 of 4 categories.

Patchou
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Best in fall, day or night wear.
9 NONUM
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Patchou0/4

9 NONUM4/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: 9 NONUM
Sillage & projection: 9 NONUM
Value for money: 9 NONUM
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: 9 NONUM

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

PatchouMadamirma

9 NONUMSiberian Wellness

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 22%Had 0%Want 78%

4.21/ 5 · 34 votes

Have 43%Had 5%Want 52%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

20%Love

60%Like

20%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

44%Love

41%Like

9%Ok

3%Dislike

3%Hate

34 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

Longevity9 NONUM

Sillage9 NONUM

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value62

Category winner9 NONUMBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber90%

balsamic80%

warm spicy70%

patchouli60%

smoky50%

warm spicy100%

woody92%

cherry84%

sweet77%

rum69%

amber61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PatchouliCedar

Heart

Sandal

Base

IncenseTonkaResins

Top

CherryIncenseFruity Notes

Heart

Spicy NotesRumWoody NotesGingerClovesCedar

Base

VanillaResinsLeatherSweet NotesVetiverPatchouli

InformationalShared notesPatchouli, Cedar, Incense and Resins. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer25

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring57

Summer29

Fall93

Winter100

Day55

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men40

Unisex20

Women40

Men8

Unisex72

Women20

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#61,056

PerfumerValerie Bessone

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#27,192

PerfumerSoizic Beaucourt

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winner9 NONUMHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Madamirma Patchou opens with a sharp burst of dark patchouli and fresh cedar wood, creating a dry, earthy forest atmosphere right from the first spray. As the initial sharpness settles on skin, warm sandalwood and balsamic resins soften the herbal edges, adding a dense amber heat to the heart. The base rests on cozy t…

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9 NONUM opens with dark cherry, incense and a boozy rum-spice glow, then settles into a warmer mix of vanilla, resins, leather and woods. It reads richer and more balsamic than playful, with a peppery, mulled feel that suits cool weather and evening wear. If you like cherry scents but want less syrup and more spice, s…

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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, Patchou or 9 NONUM?

9 NONUM takes 4 of 4 categories. Patchou is rated 4.00/5 from 5 votes; 9 NONUM is rated 4.21/5 from 34 votes. Choose Patchou for a woody and amber character. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose 9 NONUM for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Patchou or 9 NONUM?

9 NONUM lasts longest (9 NONUM 72/100, Patchou 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Patchou or 9 NONUM?

9 NONUM projects furthest (9 NONUM 64/100, Patchou 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Patchou and 9 NONUM smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Patchouli, Cedar, Incense and Resins.

Is Patchou or 9 NONUM better for summer or winter?

Patchou suits day or night wear; 9 NONUM suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Patchou and 9 NONUM?

Patchou has top notes of Patchouli and Cedar, heart notes of Sandal, a base of Incense, Tonka and Resins. 9 NONUM has top notes of Cherry, Incense and Fruity Notes, heart notes of Spicy Notes, Rum, Woody Notes and Ginger, a base of Vanilla, Resins, Leather and Sweet Notes.