Azzaro 9 vs BLV Absolute
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
24%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Azzaro 9 takes 6 of 7 categories.
Azzaro 9Choose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
BLV AbsoluteChoose it for a floral and fresh spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Azzaro 96/7
BLV Absolute1/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Azzaro 9
- Community sentiment
- Azzaro 9
- Longevity
- Azzaro 9
- Sillage & projection
- Azzaro 9
- Value for money
- Azzaro 9
- Versatility
- BLV Absolute
- 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 9AzzaroBLV AbsoluteBvlgariWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.27/ 5 · 382 votes
Have 61%Had 39%Want 0%
3.95/ 5 · 153 votes
Have 26%Had 42%Want 32%
Category winnerAzzaro 9Rating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate46%Love
44%Like
3%Ok
7%Dislike
1%Hate
382 votes
30%Love
50%Like
4%Ok
16%Dislike
0%Hate
153 votes
Category winnerAzzaro 9Most positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityAzzaro 9
SillageAzzaro 9
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerAzzaro 9Best value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfloral100%
white floral92%
yellow floral84%
woody77%
green69%
sweet61%
floral100%
fresh spicy92%
powdery84%
fresh77%
vanilla69%
citrus61%
Scent match24%Clearly different · both floral
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
AldehydesPineappleMandarin OrangeBergamot
Heart
MimosaMimosa PetalsTulipWisteriaLilyTuberoseDyer’s GreenweedHyacinth
Base
OakmossIrisIncenseSandalwoodAmbrette (Musk Mallow)VetiverCedarVanilla
Top
GingerBergamot
Heart
WisteriaFlaxMimosa
Base
VanillaMuskSandalwood
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Mimosa, Wisteria and Sandalwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer61
Fall0
Winter46
Day–
Night–
Spring84
Summer74
Fall87
Winter100
Day100
Night67
Category winnerBLV AbsoluteMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#2,701
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews45
Overall rank#32,042
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerAzzaro 9Higher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotAzzaro 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 →BLV Absolute is a bright, powdery floral musk built around ginger, bergamot, soft yellow florals, vanilla, musk, and sandalwood. It opens with a fresh spicy lift, then settles into a smoother floral heart with a clean, lightly sweet base. It suits wearers who like polished feminine designer scents with freshness, powd…
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, Azzaro 9 or BLV Absolute?
Azzaro 9 takes 6 of 7 categories. Azzaro 9 is rated 4.27/5 from 382 votes; BLV Absolute is rated 3.95/5 from 153 votes. Choose Azzaro 9 for a floral and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose BLV Absolute for a floral and fresh spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Azzaro 9 or BLV Absolute?
Azzaro 9 lasts longest (Azzaro 9 71/100, BLV Absolute 68/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Azzaro 9 or BLV Absolute?
Projection is very close: Azzaro 9 65/100, BLV Absolute 63/100 for sillage.
Do Azzaro 9 and BLV Absolute smell similar?
Clearly different: a 24% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mimosa, Wisteria and Sandalwood.
Is Azzaro 9 or BLV Absolute better for summer or winter?
For summer, BLV Absolute is the stronger pick. For winter, BLV Absolute is the stronger pick. BLV Absolute suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Azzaro 9 and BLV Absolute?
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. BLV Absolute has top notes of Ginger and Bergamot, heart notes of Wisteria, Flax and Mimosa, a base of Vanilla, Musk and Sandalwood.
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