Fragrance comparison

Say Sakura vs 9 Final Spirit

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 87 ratings analysed

Say Sakura

LEN Fragrances

3.7141 votes

Rank #26,098 FruityAmber

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47%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

9 Final Spirit

Spiritum

3.9146 votes

Rank #45,866 SweetAmber

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

9 Final Spirit takes 5 of 7 categories.

Say Sakura
Choose it for a fruity and amber character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
9 Final Spirit
Choose it for a sweet and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Say Sakura2/7

9 Final Spirit5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Say SakuraLEN Fragrances

9 Final SpiritSpiritum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.71/ 5 · 41 votes

Have 17%Had 3%Want 80%

3.91/ 5 · 46 votes

Have 21%Had 8%Want 71%

Category winner9 Final SpiritRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

49%Love

17%Like

5%Ok

15%Dislike

15%Hate

41 votes

37%Love

33%Like

20%Ok

7%Dislike

4%Hate

46 votes

Category winner9 Final SpiritMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

Longevity9 Final Spirit

Sillage9 Final Spirit

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value35

¤ Price value43

Category winner9 Final SpiritBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

amber92%

sweet84%

woody77%

aldehydic69%

cherry61%

sweet100%

amber92%

warm spicy84%

balsamic77%

aromatic69%

woody61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both amber, sweet and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-35 mins

ProseccoMaraschino CherryAmarettoPlumDavanaDates

Heart3-5 hrs

Cherry BlossomIrisIncenseCypriol Oil or NagarmothaSaffronPink Pepper

Base8-12+ hrs

TobaccoCashmere WoodLabdanumMyrrhSandalTonka BeanMuskVanilla

Top

CinnamonDavanaLabdanumClary Sage

Heart

DatesSaffron

Base

MyrhhAgarwood (Oud)TobaccoSandalwoodIncenseVanillaCypriol Oil or NagarmothaMusk

InformationalShared notesDavana, Dates, Incense and Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha. Durations are only published for Say Sakura, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring85

Summer31

Fall100

Winter100

Day44

Night100

Spring13

Summer13

Fall93

Winter100

Day85

Night100

Category winnerSay SakuraMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men8

Unisex35

Women58

Date 41%Party 33%Casual 15%Work 11%

Men22

Unisex52

Women26

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,098

PerfumerPaulo de Moraes

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#45,866

PerfumerBertrand Duchaufour

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSay SakuraHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Say Sakura by LEN Fragrances is an intense, boozy cherry and dark plum scent that hits the air with dramatic weight. The opening crackles with sparkling prosecco and sweet maraschino cherry before sinking into rich almond amaretto and sticky dates. It is lush and unapologetic. You will immediately notice how thick the…

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9 Final Spirit by Spiritum opens with an inviting burst of spicy cinnamon, herbal clary sage, and warm labdanum resin. As it settles onto the skin, the heart reveals rich, honeyed dates paired with earthy saffron, creating a deep and comforting sweetness that never turns cloying. The base grounds the entire blend in d…

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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, Say Sakura or 9 Final Spirit?

9 Final Spirit takes 5 of 7 categories. Say Sakura is rated 3.71/5 from 41 votes; 9 Final Spirit is rated 3.91/5 from 46 votes. Choose Say Sakura for a fruity and amber character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose 9 Final Spirit for a sweet and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Say Sakura or 9 Final Spirit?

9 Final Spirit lasts longest (9 Final Spirit 78/100, Say Sakura 74/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Say Sakura or 9 Final Spirit?

Projection is very close: 9 Final Spirit 66/100, Say Sakura 65/100 for sillage.

Do Say Sakura and 9 Final Spirit smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, sweet and woody accords. Common notes include Davana, Dates, Incense and Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha.

Is Say Sakura or 9 Final Spirit better for summer or winter?

For summer, Say Sakura is the stronger pick. For winter, Say Sakura is the stronger pick. Say Sakura suits evening wear; 9 Final Spirit suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Say Sakura and 9 Final Spirit?

Say Sakura has top notes of Prosecco, Maraschino Cherry, Amaretto and Plum, heart notes of Cherry Blossom, Iris, Incense and Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, a base of Tobacco, Cashmere Wood, Labdanum and Myrrh. 9 Final Spirit has top notes of Cinnamon, Davana, Labdanum and Clary Sage, heart notes of Dates and Saffron, a base of Myrhh, Agarwood (Oud), Tobacco and Sandalwood.