Fragrance comparison

11 11 Azure vs Ciao

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 249 ratings analysed

11 11 Azure

Lake & Skye

3.93225 votes

Rank #8,257 AquaticFloral

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36%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Ciao

Houbigant

4.2524 votes

Rank #43,381 WoodyGreen

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ciao takes 4 of 5 categories.

11 11 Azure
Choose it for a aquatic and floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Ciao
Choose it for a woody and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

11 11 Azure1/5

Ciao4/5

Ratings & consensus: Ciao
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Ciao
Sillage & projection: Ciao
Value for money: Ciao
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: 11 11 Azure

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

11 11 AzureLake & Skye

CiaoHoubigant

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.93/ 5 · 225 votes

Have 46%Had 6%Want 48%

4.25/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 35%Had 17%Want 48%

Category winnerCiaoRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

36%Love

33%Like

20%Ok

9%Dislike

1%Hate

225 votes

50%Love

33%Like

8%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

24 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity93

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityCiao

SillageCiao

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value53

¤ Price value63

Category winnerCiaoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aquatic100%

floral92%

fresh84%

fresh spicy77%

musky69%

green61%

woody100%

green92%

earthy84%

floral77%

fresh spicy69%

aromatic61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both floral, green and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Water NotesHyacinthBergamot

Heart

LotusJasmineOrris Root

Base

MuskOakmossAmber

Top15-30 mins

FruitsCuminGreen NotesLemonPalisander RosewoodBasilOsmanthus

Heart2-4 hrs

Orris RootRoseHyacinthJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyCarnationYlang-YlangCassis

Base8-10+ hrs

OakmossLeatherSandalwoodAmberVetiverPatchouliMuskBenzoin

InformationalShared notesHyacinth, Jasmine, Orris Root and Musk. Durations are only published for Ciao, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter15

Day–

Night–

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night64

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex47

Women51

Men0

Unisex17

Women83

Casual 39%Work 30%Date 18%Party 12%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,257

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews46

Overall rank#43,381

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winner11 11 AzureHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Lake & Skye 11 11 Azure opens with a breezy surge of water notes and crisp bergamot, bringing a distinct marine energy. As the mist settles on your skin, a damp lotus blossom and soft hyacinth emerge to soften the sharp aquatic bite. The base grounds the scent in a quiet skin musk and earthy oakmoss, keeping the clean…

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Houbigant Ciao launches with a sharp crack of green basil, bitter lemon, and pungent cumin. It does not apologize for its vintage power. Give it five minutes to settle past the initial alcohol lift. Soon, a rich bouquet of spicy carnation, hyacinth, and powdery orris root blooms across your skin. The sweetness is mini…

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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, 11 11 Azure or Ciao?

Ciao takes 4 of 5 categories. 11 11 Azure is rated 3.93/5 from 225 votes; Ciao is rated 4.25/5 from 24 votes. Choose 11 11 Azure for a aquatic and floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Ciao for a woody and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 11 11 Azure or Ciao?

Ciao lasts longest (Ciao 93/100, 11 11 Azure 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 11 11 Azure or Ciao?

Ciao projects furthest (Ciao 75/100, 11 11 Azure 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 11 11 Azure and Ciao smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, green and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Hyacinth, Jasmine, Orris Root and Musk.

Is 11 11 Azure or Ciao better for summer or winter?

Ciao suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 11 11 Azure and Ciao?

11 11 Azure has top notes of Water Notes, Hyacinth and Bergamot, heart notes of Lotus, Jasmine and Orris Root, a base of Musk, Oakmoss and Amber. Ciao has top notes of Fruits, Cumin, Green Notes and Lemon, heart notes of Orris Root, Rose, Hyacinth and Jasmine, a base of Oakmoss, Leather, Sandalwood and Amber.