Fragrance comparison

Un Jardin Apres la Mousson vs 9.0

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

Updated 18 Oct 2026 5,808 ratings analysed

Un Jardin Apres la Mousson

Hermès · 2008

3.984,121 votes

Rank #2,411 Fresh SpicyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

7 wins

9.0

Zara

4.091,687 votes

Rank #491 IrisAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

9.0 takes 7 of 7 categories.

Un Jardin Apres la Mousson
Choose it for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Best in spring.
9.0
Choose it for a iris and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Un Jardin Apres la Mousson0/7

9.07/7

Ratings & consensus: 9.0
Community sentiment: 9.0
Longevity: 9.0
Sillage & projection: 9.0
Value for money: 9.0
Versatility: 9.0
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: 9.0

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Un Jardin Apres la MoussonHermès

9.0Zara

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.98/ 5 · 4,121 votes

Have 66%Had 34%Want 0%

4.09/ 5 · 1,687 votes

Have 74%Had 26%Want 0%

Category winner9.0Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

35%Love

45%Like

4%Ok

15%Dislike

1%Hate

4,121 votes

47%Love

41%Like

5%Ok

6%Dislike

1%Hate

1,329 votes

Category winner9.0Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

Longevity9.0

Sillage9.0

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value48

¤ Price value88

Category winner9.0Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

warm spicy88%

aromatic77%

fresh65%

aquatic53%

citrus42%

iris100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

powdery77%

fresh spicy69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, aromatic and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

GingerGinger flowerCardamomPepperCorianderWater NotesCitrusesVetiverFloral NotesWhite Ginger Lily

No top / heart / base split published

Top

BergamotJuniperCoriander

Heart

IrisCardamomPepper

Base

AmberCedarVetiver

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Pepper, Coriander and Vetiver. 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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter15

Day–

Night–

Spring57

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winner9.0Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men8

Unisex69

Women24

Men69

Unisex28

Women3

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,411

PerfumerJean-Claude Ellena

Launched2008

Reviews201

Overall rank#491

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews293

Category winner9.0Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Hermès Un Jardin Apres la Mousson is a refreshing, watery spice fragrance that captures the smell of rain falling on sun-warmed earth and lush foliage. The scent opens with a burst of crisp ginger root and crushed green cardamom pods before settling into a gentle pool of cool water notes, coriander, and black pepper. …

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Zara 9.0 opens with a crisp pop of bergamot and sharp juniper before settling into a warm, powdery heart of iris and crushed cardamom. As the hours pass, dark cedar and soft amber anchor the base on skin. It shines brightest on crisp autumn evenings, pairing naturally with a heavy coat or wool sweater for casual night…

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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, Un Jardin Apres la Mousson or 9.0?

9.0 takes 7 of 7 categories. Un Jardin Apres la Mousson is rated 3.98/5 from 4,121 votes; 9.0 is rated 4.09/5 from 1,687 votes. Choose Un Jardin Apres la Mousson for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Best in spring. Choose 9.0 for a iris and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Un Jardin Apres la Mousson or 9.0?

9.0 lasts longest (9.0 68/100, Un Jardin Apres la Mousson 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Un Jardin Apres la Mousson or 9.0?

9.0 projects furthest (9.0 59/100, Un Jardin Apres la Mousson 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Un Jardin Apres la Mousson and 9.0 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Pepper, Coriander and Vetiver.

Is Un Jardin Apres la Mousson or 9.0 better for summer or winter?

For summer, Un Jardin Apres la Mousson is the stronger pick. For winter, 9.0 is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Un Jardin Apres la Mousson and 9.0?

Un Jardin Apres la Mousson features Ginger, Ginger flower, Cardamom, Pepper and Coriander. 9.0 has top notes of Bergamot, Juniper and Coriander, heart notes of Iris, Cardamom and Pepper, a base of Amber, Cedar and Vetiver.