Fragrance comparison

Azzaro 9 vs Cuba Woman

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 457 ratings analysed

6 wins

Azzaro 9

Azzaro

4.27382 votes

Rank #2,701 FloralWhite Floral

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28%scent match

Clearly different

Cuba Woman

Pitbull

2.5675 votes

Rank #23,877 CitrusFloral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Azzaro 9 takes 6 of 7 categories.

Azzaro 9
Choose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Cuba Woman
Choose it for a citrus and floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Azzaro 96/7

Cuba Woman1/7

Ratings & consensus: Azzaro 9
Community sentiment: Azzaro 9
Longevity: Azzaro 9
Sillage & projection: Azzaro 9
Value for money: Cuba Woman
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

Cuba WomanPitbull

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.27/ 5 · 382 votes

Have 61%Had 39%Want 0%

2.56/ 5 · 75 votes

Have 36%Had 36%Want 27%

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

5%Love

17%Like

16%Ok

51%Dislike

11%Hate

75 votes

Category winnerAzzaro 9Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity46

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate39

Category winners

LongevityAzzaro 9

SillageAzzaro 9

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value57

¤ Price value67

Category winnerCuba WomanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

white floral92%

yellow floral84%

woody77%

green69%

sweet61%

citrus100%

floral90%

sweet80%

powdery70%

fruity60%

musky50%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both floral and sweet

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

PomeloMandarin OrangePineappleBergamot

Heart

FreesiaMagnoliaMimosaOrange Blossom

Base

MuskAmberWhite Woods

InformationalShared notesPineapple, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Mimosa. 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–

Spring38

Summer100

Fall13

Winter0

Day100

Night9

Category winnerAzzaro 9Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex10

Women90

Men0

Unisex16

Women84

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,701

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews45

Overall rank#23,877

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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Cuba Woman by Pitbull delivers a sweet, sun-drenched breeze of pomelo and pineapple. This fragrance settles into a soft base of white woods and clean musk, making it a casual choice for warm summer days. It suits anyone looking for a simple, budget-friendly fruity scent that wears light and easy in high heat.

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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 Cuba Woman?

Azzaro 9 takes 6 of 7 categories. Azzaro 9 is rated 4.27/5 from 382 votes; Cuba Woman is rated 2.56/5 from 75 votes. Choose Azzaro 9 for a floral and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Cuba Woman for a citrus and floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Azzaro 9 or Cuba Woman?

Azzaro 9 lasts longest (Azzaro 9 71/100, Cuba Woman 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Azzaro 9 or Cuba Woman?

Azzaro 9 projects furthest (Azzaro 9 65/100, Cuba Woman 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Azzaro 9 and Cuba Woman smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and sweet accords. Common notes include Pineapple, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Mimosa.

Is Azzaro 9 or Cuba Woman better for summer or winter?

For summer, Cuba Woman is the stronger pick. For winter, Azzaro 9 is the stronger pick. Cuba Woman suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Azzaro 9 and Cuba Woman?

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. Cuba Woman has top notes of Pomelo, Mandarin Orange, Pineapple and Bergamot, heart notes of Freesia, Magnolia, Mimosa and Orange Blossom, a base of Musk, Amber and White Woods.