Fragrance comparison

Azzaro 9 vs Bolshoi Opera Finale

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 428 ratings analysed

4 wins

Azzaro 9

Azzaro

4.27382 votes

Rank #2,498 FloralWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

Bolshoi Opera Finale

Alghabra Parfums

3.7246 votes

Rank #20,996 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

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 ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.
Bolshoi Opera Finale
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Azzaro 94/7

Bolshoi Opera Finale3/7

Ratings & consensus: Azzaro 9
Community sentiment: Azzaro 9
Longevity: Bolshoi Opera Finale
Sillage & projection: Bolshoi Opera Finale
Value for money: Azzaro 9
Versatility: Bolshoi Opera Finale
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

Bolshoi Opera FinaleAlghabra Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.27/ 5 · 382 votes

Have 61%Had 39%Want 0%

3.72/ 5 · 46 votes

Have 30%Had 11%Want 59%

Category winnerAzzaro 9Rating 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

33%Love

33%Like

15%Ok

15%Dislike

3%Hate

33 votes

Category winnerAzzaro 9Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityBolshoi Opera Finale

SillageBolshoi Opera Finale

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value57

¤ Price value48

Category winnerAzzaro 9Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

white floral92%

yellow floral84%

woody77%

green69%

sweet61%

white floral100%

citrus88%

sweet77%

yellow floral65%

vanilla53%

floral42%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both white floral, yellow floral and floral

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

Notes

Orange BlossomYlang-YlangClementineVanillaMandarin OrangeHyacinthWhite Flowers

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Hyacinth and Vanilla. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer61

Fall0

Winter46

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer77

Fall92

Winter85

Day100

Night82

Category winnerBolshoi Opera FinaleMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex10

Women90

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,498

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews45

Overall rank#20,996

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

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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Bolshoi Opera Finale by Alghabra Parfums is a Oriental Floral fragrance for women and men. Bolshoi Opera Finale was launched in 2022.

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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 Bolshoi Opera Finale?

Azzaro 9 takes 4 of 7 categories. Azzaro 9 is rated 4.27/5 from 382 votes; Bolshoi Opera Finale is rated 3.72/5 from 46 votes. Choose Azzaro 9 for a floral and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring. Choose Bolshoi Opera Finale for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Azzaro 9 or Bolshoi Opera Finale?

Bolshoi Opera Finale lasts longest (Bolshoi Opera Finale 76/100, Azzaro 9 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Azzaro 9 or Bolshoi Opera Finale?

Projection is very close: Bolshoi Opera Finale 67/100, Azzaro 9 65/100 for sillage.

Do Azzaro 9 and Bolshoi Opera Finale smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, yellow floral and floral accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Hyacinth and Vanilla.

Is Azzaro 9 or Bolshoi Opera Finale better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Azzaro 9 and Bolshoi Opera Finale?

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. Bolshoi Opera Finale features Orange Blossom, Ylang-Ylang, Clementine, Vanilla and Mandarin Orange.