Pub vs LP No. 9
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
38%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
LP No. 9 takes 3 of 5 categories.
PubChoose it for a powdery and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear.
LP No. 9Choose it for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Pub2/5
LP No. 93/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Pub
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- LP No. 9
- Sillage & projection
- Pub
- Value for money
- LP No. 9
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- LP No. 9
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
PubRevlonLP No. 9Penhaligon'sWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.08/ 5 · 13 votes
Have 24%Had 19%Want 57%
3.60/ 5 · 864 votes
Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%
Category winnerPubRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate38%Love
46%Like
8%Ok
0%Dislike
8%Hate
13 votes · too few to score
29%Love
47%Like
4%Ok
19%Dislike
1%Hate
729 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityLP No. 9
SillagePub
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerLP No. 9Best value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothpowdery100%
vanilla92%
musky84%
woody77%
aromatic69%
lavender61%
aromatic100%
warm spicy92%
fresh spicy84%
floral77%
woody69%
lavender61%
Scent match38%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and lavender
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
GeraniumStar AniseAmalfi LemonTarragonBasil
Heart
HeliotropeLavenderLily-of-the-Valley
Base
MuskSandalwoodVanillePatchoulioak moss
Top
TarragonLavenderGeraniumBergamotAmalfi Lemon
Heart
CarnationRoseJasmine
Base
Virginia CedarCinnamonAmberPatchouliMuskVanille
InformationalShared notesGeranium, Amalfi Lemon, Tarragon and Lavender. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring33
Summer17
Fall50
Winter100
Day100
Night60
Spring97
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#23,340
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews6
Overall rank#4,941
PerfumerChristian Provenzano
Launched—
Reviews73
Category winnerLP No. 9Higher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotPub by Revlon is a classic woody aromatic fragrance for men, centered around a powdery musk and vanilla core. With sharp, bracing top notes of star anise and basil, it settles into a comforting heliotrope and lavender heart. Ideal for casual daily wear or autumn afternoons, this scent leans heavily into a retro, mascu…
Reviews →LP No. 9 is a herbal, spicy floral with a very 1990s Penhaligon's character. Reviewers describe a green lavender and tarragon opening, clove-like carnation, rose, jasmine, patchouli, cedar, amber and cinnamon, with a dry, mysterious feel rather than a sweet, easy floral. It suits people who enjoy aromatic florals with…
Reviews →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, Pub or LP No. 9?
LP No. 9 takes 3 of 5 categories. Pub is rated 4.08/5 from 13 votes; LP No. 9 is rated 3.60/5 from 864 votes. Choose Pub for a powdery and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose LP No. 9 for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Pub or LP No. 9?
They last about the same: LP No. 9 70/100, Pub 68/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Pub or LP No. 9?
Pub projects furthest (Pub 69/100, LP No. 9 64/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Pub and LP No. 9 smell similar?
Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and lavender accords. Common notes include Geranium, Amalfi Lemon, Tarragon and Lavender.
Is Pub or LP No. 9 better for summer or winter?
Pub suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Pub and LP No. 9?
Pub has top notes of Geranium, Star Anise, Amalfi Lemon and Tarragon, heart notes of Heliotrope, Lavender and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Musk, Sandalwood, Vanille and Patchouli. LP No. 9 has top notes of Tarragon, Lavender, Geranium and Bergamot, heart notes of Carnation, Rose and Jasmine, a base of Virginia Cedar, Cinnamon, Amber and Patchouli.
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