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2016 Year 2024
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Our Verdict - Perfumer's Choice No.9 Victor Eau de Parfum
Possibly the best ultra-budget Aventus-inspired fragrance, Victor No.9 delivers a vibrant fruity-citrus burst over smoky woods and moss. Not the richest or most natural, but unbeatable value and crowd-pleasing versatility.
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Our Verdict - Intense Sport Extrait
This Aventus-alike is wildly polarising; some rate it as a smoother, longer-lasting clone than CDNIM after maceration, while others find the performance weak and the leather note harsh and synthetic. A true love-it-or-hate-it gamble.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 16% 10%
Floral 15% 14%
Fruity 17% 20%
Green 6% 10%
Sweet 20% 20%
Warm 2% 4%
Woody 19% 14%
Earthy 15% 22%
Animalic 7% 13%
Fresh 13% 13%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Perfumer's Choice No.9 Victor EdP
Intense Sport Extrait

Notes

Shared Notes
Pineapple 85% vs 28%
Apple 80% vs 17%
Bergamot 75% vs 27%
Blackcurrant 65% vs 26%
Shared Notes
Jasmine 55% vs 19%
Rose 55% vs 22%
Only in Intense Sport Extrait
Birch 30% Patchouli 28%
Shared Notes
Oakmoss 36% vs 34%
Vanilla 32% vs 24%
Musk 31% vs 18%
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Amber 55%
Only in Intense Sport Extrait
Ambergris 22%

Accords

Perfumer's Choice No.9 Victor Eau de Parfum Intense Sport Extrait
100%
Fruity
100%
85%
Citrus
62%
80%
Woody
75%
40%
Sweet
61%
60%
Fresh
Earthy
60%
50%
Mossy
58%
Leather
55%
Patchouli
54%
20%
Smoky
50%
Fruity shared
100%
100%
Citrus shared
85%
62%
Woody shared
80%
75%
Sweet shared
40%
61%
60%
60%
Mossy shared
50%
58%
55%
54%
Smoky shared
20%
50%

Performance

Perfumer's Choice No.9 Victor Eau de Parfum Intense Sport Extrait
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Perfumer's Choice No.9 Victor Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Summer

The juicy citrus and fruity opening makes it ideal for spring and early summer, while the woody, mossy drydown adds enough depth for fall. It can be worn in winter, though it may lack the heft for cold nights.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal Sport

Its mass-appealing, fresh and fruity character makes it perfect for casual, office, date, and gym wear. Projection is moderate and not cloying, so it's safe for most settings. Less suitable for highly formal occasions.

Intense Sport Extrait

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn
Also Works:
Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Its potent projection and long-lasting nature, particularly after maceration, make it less suitable for an office setting. However, the bold and fruity-woody profile, combined with the underlying leather, makes it an excellent choice for dates and casual evenings, with some potential for formal events where a statement scent is desired.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
91%
Olfactory
96%
Notes
94%
Accord
76%
Key Similarities

Both share Fruity, Woody, Citrus accords and Rose, Blackcurrant notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Perfumer's Choice No.9 Victor Eau de Parfum
Intense Sport Extrait
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