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Un Destin vs Highness IX

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

Updated 16 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Highness IX takes 1 of 1 categories.

  • Un Destin

    Choose it for a floral and fruity character. Best in spring, day or night wear.

  • Highness IX

    Choose it for a powdery and musky character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.

Un Destin0/1
Highness IX1/1
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Not scored
Sillage & projection
Not scored
Value for money
Not scored
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Highness IX

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Un DestinMaison Eau de Couture
Highness IXAfnan
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.50/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 19%Had 0%Want 81%
3.50/ 5 · 14 votes
Have 26%Had 7%Want 67%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
50%Love
50%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

50%Love
0%Like
7%Ok
36%Dislike
7%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ LongevityN/A
〰 SillageN/A
♥ Love / hate88
⏱ Longevity78
〰 Sillage63
♥ Love / hate63
Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price valueN/A
¤ Price value52
Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
floral100%
fruity92%
patchouli84%
rose77%
woody69%
warm spicy61%
powdery100%
musky92%
floral84%
fruity77%
amber69%
fresh spicy61%
Scent match43%Some overlap · both floral and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
Apple BlossomPineapple blossom
Heart
PeachRose
Base
PatchouliMusk
Top
MuskNutmegRose
Heart
Powdery NotesAmberOrange Blossom
Base
Pineapple blossomPeachApple Blossom
InformationalShared notesApple Blossom, Pineapple blossom, Peach and Rose. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer100
Fall50
Winter50
Day100
Night100
Spring100
Summer67
Fall83
Winter83
Day83
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex50
Women50
Men0
Unisex45
Women55
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#60,882

PerfumerNejla Barbir

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#24,989

PerfumerImran Fazlani

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerHighness IXHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Un Destin opens with a breezy blend of apple blossom and pineapple blossom, settling into a soft rose heart. It feels light on the skin and projects a clean, casual air. This fragrance suits anyone looking for an uncomplicated daytime scent that remains fresh in warm spring weather.

Reviews →

Highness IX opens with a sharp, musky hit of nutmeg and rose, then settles into a powdery amber floral with soft peach and apple blossom around the edges. On some skin it reads plush, fruity, and sexy. On others, the nutmeg and musk stay dominant, so this is one to sample if you are sensitive to spicy, pungent opening…

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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Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Un Destin or Highness IX?

Highness IX takes 1 of 1 categories. Un Destin is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes; Highness IX is rated 3.50/5 from 14 votes. Choose Un Destin for a floral and fruity character. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Highness IX for a powdery and musky character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.

Do Un Destin and Highness IX smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and fruity accords. Common notes include Apple Blossom, Pineapple blossom, Peach and Rose.

Is Un Destin or Highness IX better for summer or winter?

Un Destin suits day or night wear; Highness IX suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Un Destin and Highness IX?

Un Destin has top notes of Apple Blossom and Pineapple blossom, heart notes of Peach and Rose, a base of Patchouli and Musk. Highness IX has top notes of Musk, Nutmeg and Rose, heart notes of Powdery Notes, Amber and Orange Blossom, a base of Pineapple blossom, Peach and Apple Blossom.

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