Fragrance comparison

Azzaro 9 vs Ciao

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 406 ratings analysed

Azzaro 9

Azzaro

4.27382 votes

Rank #2,480 FloralWhite Floral

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37%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Ciao

Houbigant

4.2524 votes

Rank #47,593 WoodyGreen

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ciao takes 3 of 5 categories.

Azzaro 9
Choose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Ciao
Choose it for a woody and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Azzaro 92/5

Ciao3/5

Ratings & consensus: Azzaro 9
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Ciao
Sillage & projection: Ciao
Value for money: Ciao
Versatility: Not scored
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

CiaoHoubigant

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.27/ 5 · 382 votes

Have 61%Had 39%Want 0%

4.25/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 35%Had 17%Want 48%

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

50%Love

33%Like

8%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

24 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity93

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityCiao

SillageCiao

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value57

¤ Price value63

Category winnerCiaoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

white floral92%

yellow floral84%

woody77%

green69%

sweet61%

woody100%

green92%

earthy84%

floral77%

fresh spicy69%

aromatic61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both floral, woody and green

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

FruitsCuminGreen NotesLemonPalisander RosewoodBasilOsmanthus

Heart2-4 hrs

Orris RootRoseHyacinthJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyCarnationYlang-YlangCassis

Base8-10+ hrs

OakmossLeatherSandalwoodAmberVetiverPatchouliMuskBenzoin

InformationalShared notesHyacinth, Oakmoss, Sandalwood and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Ciao, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer61

Fall0

Winter46

Day–

Night–

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night64

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex10

Women90

Men0

Unisex17

Women83

Casual 39%Work 30%Date 18%Party 12%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,480

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews45

Overall rank#47,593

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

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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Houbigant Ciao launches with a sharp crack of green basil, bitter lemon, and pungent cumin. It does not apologize for its vintage power. Give it five minutes to settle past the initial alcohol lift. Soon, a rich bouquet of spicy carnation, hyacinth, and powdery orris root blooms across your skin. The sweetness is mini…

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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 Ciao?

Ciao takes 3 of 5 categories. Azzaro 9 is rated 4.27/5 from 382 votes; Ciao is rated 4.25/5 from 24 votes. Choose Azzaro 9 for a floral and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Ciao for a woody and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Azzaro 9 or Ciao?

Ciao lasts longest (Ciao 93/100, Azzaro 9 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Azzaro 9 or Ciao?

Ciao projects furthest (Ciao 75/100, Azzaro 9 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Azzaro 9 and Ciao smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, woody and green accords. Common notes include Hyacinth, Oakmoss, Sandalwood and Vetiver.

Is Azzaro 9 or Ciao better for summer or winter?

Ciao suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Azzaro 9 and Ciao?

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. Ciao has top notes of Fruits, Cumin, Green Notes and Lemon, heart notes of Orris Root, Rose, Hyacinth and Jasmine, a base of Oakmoss, Leather, Sandalwood and Amber.