Fragrance comparison

Azzaro 9 vs Bleu de Chine

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 542 ratings analysed

4 wins

Azzaro 9

Azzaro

4.27382 votes

Rank #2,528 FloralWhite Floral

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34%scent match

Clearly different

Bleu de Chine

Marc de la Morandiere

4.41160 votes

Rank #6,275 WoodyWhite Floral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Azzaro 9 takes 4 of 7 categories.

Azzaro 9
Choose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in spring.
Bleu de Chine
Choose it for a woody and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Azzaro 94/7

Bleu de Chine3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Azzaro 9Azzaro

Bleu de ChineMarc de la Morandiere

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.27/ 5 · 382 votes

Have 61%Had 39%Want 0%

4.41/ 5 · 160 votes

Have 65%Had 35%Want 0%

Category winnerBleu de ChineRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

46%Love

44%Like

3%Ok

7%Dislike

1%Hate

382 votes

49%Love

46%Like

2%Ok

3%Dislike

0%Hate

160 votes

Category winnerBleu de ChineMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityBleu de Chine

SillageAzzaro 9

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value57

¤ Price value55

Category winnerAzzaro 9Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

white floral92%

yellow floral84%

woody77%

green69%

sweet61%

woody100%

white floral92%

mossy84%

earthy77%

amber69%

tuberose61%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both white floral and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AldehydesPineappleMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

MimosaMimosa PetalsTulipWisteriaLilyTuberoseDyer’s GreenweedHyacinth

Base

OakmossIrisIncenseSandalwoodAmbrette (Musk Mallow)VetiverCedarVanilla

Top15-30 mins

TuberoseJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

OakmossSandalwoodYlang-YlangVetiver

Base6-8+ hrs

ResinsVanillaTonka BeanMusk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Tuberose, Oakmoss and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Bleu de Chine, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer61

Fall0

Winter46

Day–

Night–

Spring73

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day53

Night100

Category winnerAzzaro 9Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex10

Women90

Men0

Unisex27

Women73

Date 37%Party 29%Work 18%Casual 16%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,528

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews45

Overall rank#6,275

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews13

Category winnerAzzaro 9Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Bleu de Chine by Marc de la Morandiere is a bold 1987 floral chypre built with unapologetic character. The opening flares up with creamy tuberose, sweet jasmine, and a zesty flash of bergamot that quickly commands attention. Give it five minutes. Soon, the initial alcohol lift yields to a dense heart of genuine oakmos…

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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, Azzaro 9 or Bleu de Chine?

Azzaro 9 takes 4 of 7 categories. Azzaro 9 is rated 4.27/5 from 382 votes; Bleu de Chine is rated 4.41/5 from 160 votes. Choose Azzaro 9 for a floral and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in spring. Choose Bleu de Chine for a woody and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Azzaro 9 or Bleu de Chine?

Bleu de Chine lasts longest (Bleu de Chine 75/100, Azzaro 9 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Azzaro 9 or Bleu de Chine?

Azzaro 9 projects furthest (Azzaro 9 65/100, Bleu de Chine 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Azzaro 9 and Bleu de Chine smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Tuberose, Oakmoss and Sandalwood.

Is Azzaro 9 or Bleu de Chine better for summer or winter?

For summer, Azzaro 9 is the stronger pick. For winter, Bleu de Chine is the stronger pick. Bleu de Chine suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Azzaro 9 and Bleu de Chine?

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. Bleu de Chine has top notes of Tuberose, Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley and Bergamot, heart notes of Oakmoss, Sandalwood, Ylang-Ylang and Vetiver, a base of Resins, Vanilla, Tonka Bean and Musk.