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Fragrance comparison

Azzaro 9 vs Cassini

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

Updated 636 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cassini takes 4 of 7 categories.

  • Azzaro 9

    Choose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

  • Cassini

    Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Azzaro 93/7
Cassini4/7
Ratings & consensus
Azzaro 9
Community sentiment
Azzaro 9
Longevity
Cassini
Sillage & projection
Cassini
Value for money
Cassini
Versatility
Cassini
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
CassiniOleg Cassini
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.27/ 5 · 382 votes
Have 61%Had 39%Want 0%
4.22/ 5 · 254 votes
Have 63%Had 38%Want 0%
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

54%Love
30%Like
2%Ok
15%Dislike
0%Hate

254 votes

Category winnerAzzaro 9Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity71
〰 Sillage65
♥ Love / hate82
⏱ Longevity80
〰 Sillage74
♥ Love / hate81
Category winners

LongevityCassini

SillageCassini

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value57
¤ Price value59
Category winnerCassiniBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
floral100%
white floral92%
yellow floral84%
woody77%
green69%
sweet61%
white floral100%
floral92%
animalic84%
amber77%
musky69%
earthy61%
Scent match36%Some overlap · both floral and white 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
Top
GardeniaOsmanthusIrisCorianderFreesiaOrange BlossomMandarin OrangeBergamot
Heart
TuberoseCarnationChrysanthemumJasmineYlang-YlangBulgarian Rose
Base
IncenseCivetOakmossLeatherAmberPatchouliMuskVetiver
InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Bergamot, Tuberose and Oakmoss. 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–
Spring33
Summer33
Fall100
Winter96
Day53
Night100
Category winnerCassiniMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex10
Women90
Men11
Unisex37
Women52
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,701

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews45

Overall rank#2,850

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews51

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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Cassini opens with a heavy blast of classic white florals, dominated by tuberose and gardenia, before settling into a warm, spicy base of incense and oakmoss. This is a complex, rich scent that demands cold weather and formal evenings to truly shine. Unlike modern, sugary sweet perfumes, it carries a deep animalic und…

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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, Azzaro 9 or Cassini?

Cassini takes 4 of 7 categories. Azzaro 9 is rated 4.27/5 from 382 votes; Cassini is rated 4.22/5 from 254 votes. Choose Azzaro 9 for a floral and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Cassini for a white floral and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Azzaro 9 or Cassini?

Cassini lasts longest (Cassini 80/100, Azzaro 9 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Azzaro 9 or Cassini?

Cassini projects furthest (Cassini 74/100, Azzaro 9 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Azzaro 9 and Cassini smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and white floral accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Tuberose and Oakmoss.

Is Azzaro 9 or Cassini better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Azzaro 9 and Cassini?

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. Cassini has top notes of Gardenia, Osmanthus, Iris and Coriander, heart notes of Tuberose, Carnation, Chrysanthemum and Jasmine, a base of Incense, Civet, Oakmoss and Leather.

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