Fragrance comparison

Acaciosa vs Azzaro 9

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 515 ratings analysed

4 wins

Acaciosa

Caron

4.20133 votes

Rank #8,993 White FloralSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

Azzaro 9

Azzaro

4.27382 votes

Rank #2,498 FloralWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Acaciosa takes 4 of 7 categories.

Acaciosa
Choose it for a white floral and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Azzaro 9
Choose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Acaciosa4/7

Azzaro 93/7

Ratings & consensus: Azzaro 9
Community sentiment: Azzaro 9
Longevity: Acaciosa
Sillage & projection: Acaciosa
Value for money: Acaciosa
Versatility: Acaciosa
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Azzaro 9

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AcaciosaCaron

Azzaro 9Azzaro

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.20/ 5 · 133 votes

Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%

4.27/ 5 · 382 votes

Have 61%Had 39%Want 0%

Category winnerAzzaro 9Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

45%Love

42%Like

0%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

133 votes

46%Love

44%Like

3%Ok

7%Dislike

1%Hate

382 votes

Category winnerAzzaro 9Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityAcaciosa

SillageAcaciosa

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value57

Category winnerAcaciosaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

sweet91%

woody83%

rose74%

yellow floral65%

powdery56%

floral100%

white floral92%

yellow floral84%

woody77%

green69%

sweet61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both white floral, woody and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

JasmineOrange BlossomYlang-YlangRoseLily-of-the-Valley

Heart3-4 hrs

SandalwoodPineapple

Base8-12 hrs

AmberVanillaMusk

Top

AldehydesPineappleMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

MimosaMimosa PetalsTulipWisteriaLilyTuberoseDyer’s GreenweedHyacinth

Base

OakmossIrisIncenseSandalwoodAmbrette (Musk Mallow)VetiverCedarVanilla

InformationalShared notesSandalwood, Pineapple and Vanilla. Durations are only published for Acaciosa, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer83

Fall54

Winter46

Day100

Night69

Spring100

Summer61

Fall0

Winter46

Day–

Night–

Category winnerAcaciosaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Date 39%Casual 25%Work 19%Party 17%

Men0

Unisex10

Women90

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,993

PerfumerErnest Daltroff

Launched—

Reviews12

Overall rank#2,498

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews45

Category winnerAzzaro 9Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Acaciosa by Caron delivers a lavish floral experience rooted in historic French perfumery. The scent opens with an opulent burst of jasmine, sunny orange blossom, and powdery rose. A distinct note of glazed pineapple runs through the heart, lending a sweet, syrupy warmth that sets it apart from typical white floral bo…

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Azzaro 9 is a classic 1984 floral composition that leans heavily into a dense, sunny yellow bouquet. Led by mimosa, tuberose, and hyacinth, it balances aldehyde brightness with a grounded base of oakmoss and incense. It performs best during spring days, offering a nostalgic, multifaceted garden experience that feels d…

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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, Acaciosa or Azzaro 9?

Acaciosa takes 4 of 7 categories. Acaciosa is rated 4.20/5 from 133 votes; Azzaro 9 is rated 4.27/5 from 382 votes. Choose Acaciosa for a white floral and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Azzaro 9 for a floral and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Acaciosa or Azzaro 9?

Acaciosa lasts longest (Acaciosa 77/100, Azzaro 9 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Acaciosa or Azzaro 9?

Projection is very close: Acaciosa 67/100, Azzaro 9 65/100 for sillage.

Do Acaciosa and Azzaro 9 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, woody and sweet accords. Common notes include Sandalwood, Pineapple and Vanilla.

Is Acaciosa or Azzaro 9 better for summer or winter?

For summer, Acaciosa is the stronger pick. For winter, Acaciosa is the stronger pick. Acaciosa suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Acaciosa and Azzaro 9?

Acaciosa has top notes of Jasmine, Orange Blossom, Ylang-Ylang and Rose, heart notes of Sandalwood and Pineapple, a base of Amber, Vanilla and Musk. Azzaro 9 has top notes of Aldehydes, Pineapple, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Mimosa, Mimosa Petals, Tulip and Wisteria, a base of Oakmoss, Iris, Incense and Sandalwood.