Fragrance comparison

Azure Wave vs 1970

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 372 ratings analysed

Azure Wave

Zara

4.3517 votes

Rank #33,599 AmberCitrus

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38%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

1970

Rosendo Mateu Olfactive Expressions

4.18355 votes

Rank #4,951 VanillaWarm Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

1970 takes 4 of 5 categories.

Azure Wave
Choose it for a amber and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
1970
Choose it for a vanilla and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Azure Wave1/5

19704/5

Ratings & consensus: 1970
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: 1970
Sillage & projection: 1970
Value for money: Azure Wave
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: 1970

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Azure WaveZara

1970Rosendo Mateu Olfactive Expressions

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.35/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 40%Had 4%Want 56%

4.18/ 5 · 355 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

Category winner1970Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

53%Love

41%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

6%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

49%Love

30%Like

14%Ok

5%Dislike

2%Hate

355 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

Longevity1970

Sillage1970

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value83

¤ Price value43

Category winnerAzure WaveBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

citrus90%

woody80%

fruity70%

fresh60%

sweet50%

vanilla100%

warm spicy92%

sweet84%

amber77%

chocolate69%

citrus61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both amber, citrus and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CitrusesFruits

Heart

Fougère Accord

Base

AmberWoodsy Notes

Top

CitrusesFruits

Heart

ChocolateSpicesWoody NotesEarthy Notes

Base

VanillaTonka BeanAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesCitruses, Fruits and Amber. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring86

Summer100

Fall36

Winter29

Day100

Night50

Spring36

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men58

Unisex42

Women0

Men14

Unisex57

Women29

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#33,599

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#4,951

PerfumerRosendo Mateu

Launched—

Reviews42

Category winner1970Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Azure Wave by Zara brings a fresh, breezy presence to daily wear. It blends crisp top notes of citruses and fruits with a classic fougère accord in the center. The base settles into warm amber and woodsy notes, making it a reliable option for casual spring afternoons and warm summer days.

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Rosendo Mateu 1970 opens with a crisp burst of citruses and dark fruits that quickly shifts into a warm, spiced heart. Dark chocolate and dry woody notes form the backbone, laced with an earthy bite of cumin and mixed spices. As the scent settles, smooth vanilla, resinous amber, and tonka bean create a thick, powdery …

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Azure Wave or 1970?

1970 takes 4 of 5 categories. Azure Wave is rated 4.35/5 from 17 votes; 1970 is rated 4.18/5 from 355 votes. Choose Azure Wave for a amber and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose 1970 for a vanilla and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Azure Wave or 1970?

1970 lasts longest (1970 71/100, Azure Wave 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Azure Wave or 1970?

1970 projects furthest (1970 56/100, Azure Wave 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Azure Wave and 1970 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, citrus and sweet accords. Common notes include Citruses, Fruits and Amber.

Is Azure Wave or 1970 better for summer or winter?

Azure Wave suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Azure Wave and 1970?

Azure Wave has top notes of Citruses and Fruits, heart notes of Fougère Accord, a base of Amber and Woodsy Notes. 1970 has top notes of Citruses and Fruits, heart notes of Chocolate, Spices, Woody Notes and Earthy Notes, a base of Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Amber and Musk.