Fragrance comparison

Richwood vs No. 9

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 3,317 ratings analysed

Richwood

Xerjoff

4.313,238 votes

Rank #39 WoodyPatchouli

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

No. 9

Sense Dubai

4.5979 votes

Rank #26,660 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No. 9 takes 4 of 7 categories.

Richwood
Choose it for a woody and patchouli character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
No. 9
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Richwood3/7

No. 94/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

RichwoodXerjoff

No. 9Sense Dubai

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.31/ 5 · 3,238 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

4.59/ 5 · 79 votes

Have 24%Had 9%Want 67%

Category winnerNo. 9Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

65%Love

21%Like

7%Ok

6%Dislike

1%Hate

1,625 votes

63%Love

34%Like

1%Ok

1%Dislike

0%Hate

79 votes

Category winnerNo. 9Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity86

〰 Sillage77

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage81

♥ Love / hate90

Category winners

LongevityRichwood

SillageNo. 9

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value47

¤ Price value35

Category winnerRichwoodBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

patchouli92%

citrus84%

warm spicy77%

rose69%

powdery61%

citrus100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

patchouli77%

oud69%

sweet61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both woody, citrus and patchouli

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

TangerineGrapefruitBergamot

Heart

Damask RoseBlack Currant

Base

PatchouliSandalwoodVanillaLabdanumMusk

Top

GrapefruitTangerineBergamotBlack PepperPink PepperNutmeg

Heart

PatchouliAgarwood (Oud)CedarVetiverLabdanum

Base

Tobacco LeafAmberLeatherMusk

InformationalShared notesTangerine, Grapefruit, Bergamot and Patchouli. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring78

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring80

Summer60

Fall80

Winter100

Day100

Night89

Category winnerNo. 9Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men46

Unisex42

Women12

Men26

Unisex43

Women31

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#39

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews674

Overall rank#26,660

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerRichwoodHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Xerjoff Richwood presents an intense woody chypre built around dark patchouli and smooth Mysore sandalwood. Opening with a sharp burst of tangerine, bergamot, and tart grapefruit, the scent quickly reveals a camphorous, earthy edge. As the citrus subsides, velvety Damask rose and dark black currant emerge to soften th…

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No. 9 by Sense Dubai is a heavy, resinous woody spicy perfume built around oud, leather, and black pepper. It matches freezing winter evenings and formal wear. The fragrance balances dry woodiness with warm spices and dark tobacco leaf, creating a bold scent profile for confident wearers who want to stand out in a cro…

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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, Richwood or No. 9?

No. 9 takes 4 of 7 categories. Richwood is rated 4.31/5 from 3,238 votes; No. 9 is rated 4.59/5 from 79 votes. Choose Richwood for a woody and patchouli character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose No. 9 for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Richwood or No. 9?

They last about the same: Richwood 86/100, No. 9 85/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Richwood or No. 9?

No. 9 projects furthest (No. 9 81/100, Richwood 77/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Richwood and No. 9 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and patchouli accords. Common notes include Tangerine, Grapefruit, Bergamot and Patchouli.

Is Richwood or No. 9 better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Richwood and No. 9?

Richwood has top notes of Tangerine, Grapefruit and Bergamot, heart notes of Damask Rose and Black Currant, a base of Patchouli, Sandalwood, Vanilla and Labdanum. No. 9 has top notes of Grapefruit, Tangerine, Bergamot and Black Pepper, heart notes of Patchouli, Agarwood (Oud), Cedar and Vetiver, a base of Tobacco Leaf, Amber, Leather and Musk.