Fragrance comparison

Wunderwind No. 9 vs M/Mink

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 1,171 ratings analysed

4 wins

Wunderwind No. 9

Lengling

3.76110 votes

Rank #18,607 AromaticOzonic

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15%scent match

Clearly different

M/Mink

Byredo

3.541,061 votes

Rank #4,208 AmberAldehydic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Wunderwind No. 9 takes 4 of 7 categories.

Wunderwind No. 9
Choose it for a aromatic and ozonic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
M/Mink
Choose it for a amber and aldehydic character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Wunderwind No. 94/7

M/Mink3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Wunderwind No. 9Lengling

M/MinkByredo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.76/ 5 · 110 votes

Have 31%Had 15%Want 55%

3.54/ 5 · 1,061 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

Category winnerWunderwind No. 9Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

32%Love

34%Like

17%Ok

14%Dislike

4%Hate

110 votes

32%Love

26%Like

4%Ok

34%Dislike

5%Hate

974 votes

Category winnerWunderwind No. 9Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityM/Mink

SillageWunderwind No. 9

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value26

¤ Price value43

Category winnerM/MinkBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

ozonic86%

aquatic72%

woody58%

fresh spicy44%

marine30%

amber100%

aldehydic92%

patchouli84%

warm spicy77%

smoky69%

marine61%

Scent match15%Clearly different · both marine

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Sea NotesOzonic notesWatermelonRosemaryThymePine needlesIncenseMuskHoneyLemonFloral Notes

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

AldehydesIncensePatchouli LeafSea NotesHoneyAmberFloral Notes

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesSea Notes, Incense, Honey and Floral Notes. Durations are only published for Wunderwind No. 9, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer88

Fall75

Winter34

Day100

Night45

Spring74

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerWunderwind No. 9Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men32

Unisex54

Women14

Casual 41%Work 32%Date 17%Party 10%

Men25

Unisex74

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,607

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#4,208

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews162

Category winnerM/MinkHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Lengling Wunderwind No. 9 smells like a gust of cold sea air sweeping through a dense pine forest. The opening hits fast. Tart lemon, crisp ozonic notes, and sharp green pine needles wake up the senses immediately. As the initial mist settles on your skin, savory rosemary and dry thyme bring a rustic Mediterranean gar…

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M/Mink by Byredo is a daring, polarizing creation that challenges traditional fragrance boundaries. Built around an unconventional ink accord, it brings together sharp aldehydes and patchouli to create a scent that is cold, metallic, and deeply atmospheric. This is an artistic choice for those who value originality ov…

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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, Wunderwind No. 9 or M/Mink?

Wunderwind No. 9 takes 4 of 7 categories. Wunderwind No. 9 is rated 3.76/5 from 110 votes; M/Mink is rated 3.54/5 from 1,061 votes. Choose Wunderwind No. 9 for a aromatic and ozonic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose M/Mink for a amber and aldehydic character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Wunderwind No. 9 or M/Mink?

M/Mink lasts longest (M/Mink 76/100, Wunderwind No. 9 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Wunderwind No. 9 or M/Mink?

Wunderwind No. 9 projects furthest (Wunderwind No. 9 70/100, M/Mink 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Wunderwind No. 9 and M/Mink smell similar?

Clearly different: a 15% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share marine accords. Common notes include Sea Notes, Incense, Honey and Floral Notes.

Is Wunderwind No. 9 or M/Mink better for summer or winter?

For summer, Wunderwind No. 9 is the stronger pick. For winter, M/Mink is the stronger pick. Wunderwind No. 9 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Wunderwind No. 9 and M/Mink?

Wunderwind No. 9 features Sea Notes, Ozonic notes, Watermelon, Rosemary and Thyme. M/Mink features Aldehydes, Incense, Patchouli Leaf, Sea Notes and Honey.