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Arabia Code vs Azzaro 9

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

Updated 397 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Azzaro 9 takes 3 of 5 categories.

  • Arabia Code

    Choose it for a woody and iris character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

  • Azzaro 9

    Choose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Arabia Code2/5
Azzaro 93/5
Ratings & consensus
Arabia Code
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Azzaro 9
Sillage & projection
Azzaro 9
Value for money
Arabia Code
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Azzaro 9

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Arabia CodeLe Chameau
Azzaro 9Azzaro
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.53/ 5 · 15 votes
Have 48%Had 0%Want 52%
4.27/ 5 · 382 votes
Have 61%Had 39%Want 0%
Category winnerArabia CodeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
53%Love
47%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

46%Love
44%Like
3%Ok
7%Dislike
1%Hate

382 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity68
〰 Sillage50
♥ Love / hate88
⏱ Longevity71
〰 Sillage65
♥ Love / hate82
Category winners

LongevityAzzaro 9

SillageAzzaro 9

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value76
¤ Price value57
Category winnerArabia CodeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
woody100%
iris92%
white floral84%
powdery77%
vanilla69%
violet61%
floral100%
white floral92%
yellow floral84%
woody77%
green69%
sweet61%
Scent match33%Clearly different · both woody and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top15 to 30 minutes
Bergamot
Heart2 to 3 hours
IrisLilyAldehydes
Base3 to 4 hours
Tonka BeanCedar
Top
AldehydesPineappleMandarin OrangeBergamot
Heart
MimosaMimosa PetalsTulipWisteriaLilyTuberoseDyer’s GreenweedHyacinth
Base
OakmossIrisIncenseSandalwoodAmbrette (Musk Mallow)VetiverCedarVanilla
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Iris, Lily and Aldehydes. Durations are only published for Arabia Code, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer70
Fall90
Winter80
Day89
Night100
Spring100
Summer61
Fall0
Winter46
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men94
Unisex6
Women0
Men0
Unisex10
Women90
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#31,054

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#2,650

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews45

Category winnerAzzaro 9Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Arabia Code by Le Chameau is an aromatic woody fragrance designed for men seeking a crisp, versatile daily scent. It opens with an energetic burst of tart bergamot that immediately grabs attention. As the initial citrus settles, a soft heart emerges, shaped by powdery iris, clean aldehydes, and delicate lily. This cle…

Reviews →

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…

Reviews →
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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Arabia Code or Azzaro 9?

Azzaro 9 takes 3 of 5 categories. Arabia Code is rated 4.53/5 from 15 votes; Azzaro 9 is rated 4.27/5 from 382 votes. Choose Arabia Code for a woody and iris character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Azzaro 9 for a floral and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Arabia Code or Azzaro 9?

Azzaro 9 lasts longest (Azzaro 9 71/100, Arabia Code 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Arabia Code or Azzaro 9?

Azzaro 9 projects furthest (Azzaro 9 65/100, Arabia Code 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Arabia Code and Azzaro 9 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and white floral accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Iris, Lily and Aldehydes.

Is Arabia Code or Azzaro 9 better for summer or winter?

Arabia Code suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Arabia Code and Azzaro 9?

Arabia Code has top notes of Bergamot, heart notes of Iris, Lily and Aldehydes, a base of Tonka Bean and Cedar. 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.

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