Fragrance comparison

9pm vs The Most Wanted Parfum vs Wanted

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 34,413 ratings analysed

5 wins

9pm

Afnan

4.1717,152 votes

Rank #27 VanillaAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

The Most Wanted Parfum

Azzaro

4.3810,700 votes

Rank #33 VanillaWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Wanted

Azzaro

4.026,561 votes

Rank #590 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

9pm takes 5 of 7 categories.

9pm
Choose it for a vanilla and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.
The Most Wanted Parfum
Choose it for a vanilla and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in winter.
Wanted
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Best in spring.

9pm5/7

The Most Wanted Parfum2/7

Wanted0/7

Ratings & consensus: The Most Wanted Parfum
Community sentiment: The Most Wanted Parfum
Longevity: 9pm
Sillage & projection: 9pm
Value for money: 9pm
Versatility: 9pm
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: 9pm

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

9pmAfnan

The Most Wanted ParfumAzzaro

WantedAzzaro

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.17/ 5 · 17,152 votes

Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%

4.38/ 5 · 10,700 votes

Have 89%Had 11%Want 0%

4.02/ 5 · 6,561 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

Category winnerThe Most Wanted ParfumRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

58%Love

29%Like

8%Ok

3%Dislike

2%Hate

14,884 votes

74%Love

18%Like

5%Ok

2%Dislike

1%Hate

9,100 votes

33%Love

41%Like

9%Ok

15%Dislike

2%Hate

4,961 votes

Category winnerThe Most Wanted ParfumMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate89

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

Longevity9pm

Sillage9pm

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value89

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value69

Category winner9pmBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

vanilla100%

amber92%

warm spicy84%

fruity77%

sweet69%

cinnamon61%

vanilla100%

woody83%

fresh spicy65%

powdery48%

fresh30%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

fresh84%

citrus77%

amber69%

woody61%

InformationalDistinct profilesNo accord is shared by all three

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known

Top

AppleCinnamonWild LavenderBergamot

Heart

Orange BlossomLily-of-the-Valley

Base

VanillaTonka BeanAmberPatchouli

Top

Ginger

Heart

Woodsy Notes

Base

Bourbon Vanilla

Top

LemonGingerLavenderMint

Heart

AppleGuatemalan CardamomJuniperGeranium

Base

Tonka BeanAmberwoodHaitian Vetiver

InformationalNo shared notesNote durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring54

Summer24

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring26

Summer14

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter66

Day–

Night–

Category winner9pmMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men84

Unisex15

Women1

Men92

Unisex6

Women1

Men92

Unisex7

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews811

Overall rank#33

PerfumerMichel Girard, Nadège Le Garlantezec, Roxanne Kirkpatrick, Shyamala Maisondieu

Launched—

Reviews559

Overall rank#590

PerfumerFabrice Pellegrin, Olivier Cresp

Launched—

Reviews559

Category winner9pmHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Afnan 9pm is a sweet, spicy vanilla amber with a bright apple opening and a playful bubblegum feel that many wearers compare to Ultra Male. It usually reads youthful, bold, and easy to notice. On skin, the drydown leans smoother, with vanilla, tonka, amber, and cinnamon doing most of the work. It suits evenings, coole…

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The Most Wanted Parfum by Azzaro is a woody spicy scent that centers on a rich bourbon vanilla base, brightened by a sharp ginger top note. It projects a modern, dense, and sweet profile that works best in cooler weather, making it a popular choice for evening wear and dates during the autumn and winter seasons.

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Wanted by Azzaro is a high-energy aromatic fragrance designed for men who want a bold presence. It opens with a zesty blast of lemon and ginger, shifting into a crisp apple and cardamom heart that feels modern and playful. With its reliable longevity and strong projection, this woody-spicy scent is an easy grab for da…

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InformationalRead all threeTaste 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, 9pm, The Most Wanted Parfum or Wanted?

9pm takes 5 of 7 categories. 9pm is rated 4.17/5 from 17,152 votes; The Most Wanted Parfum is rated 4.38/5 from 10,700 votes; Wanted is rated 4.02/5 from 6,561 votes. Choose 9pm for a vanilla and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter. Choose The Most Wanted Parfum for a vanilla and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in winter. Choose Wanted for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, 9pm, The Most Wanted Parfum or Wanted?

They last about the same: 9pm 77/100, The Most Wanted Parfum 75/100, Wanted 75/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, 9pm, The Most Wanted Parfum or Wanted?

Projection is very close: 9pm 68/100, Wanted 67/100, The Most Wanted Parfum 63/100 for sillage.

Do 9pm and The Most Wanted Parfum smell similar?

Clearly different: a 23% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share vanilla accords. Common notes include Vanilla.

Is 9pm, The Most Wanted Parfum or Wanted better for summer or winter?

For summer, 9pm is the stronger pick. For winter, 9pm is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 9pm, The Most Wanted Parfum and Wanted?

9pm has top notes of Apple, Cinnamon, Wild Lavender and Bergamot, heart notes of Orange Blossom and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Amber and Patchouli. The Most Wanted Parfum has top notes of Ginger, heart notes of Woodsy Notes, a base of Bourbon Vanilla. Wanted has top notes of Lemon, Ginger, Lavender and Mint, heart notes of Apple, Guatemalan Cardamom, Juniper and Geranium, a base of Tonka Bean, Amberwood and Haitian Vetiver.