Fragrance comparison

Azzaro 9 vs Frangipane

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

Updated 28 Oct 2026 689 ratings analysed

5 wins

Azzaro 9

Azzaro

4.27382 votes

Rank #2,585 FloralWhite Floral

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35%scent match

Some overlap

Frangipane

Chantecaille

4.29307 votes

Rank #27,790 FloralVanilla

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Azzaro 9 takes 5 of 7 categories.

Azzaro 9
Choose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on community sentiment, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.
Frangipane
Choose it for a floral and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Azzaro 95/7

Frangipane2/7

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

FrangipaneChantecaille

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.27/ 5 · 382 votes

Have 61%Had 39%Want 0%

4.29/ 5 · 307 votes

Have 27%Had 8%Want 66%

Category winnerFrangipaneRating 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

51%Love

36%Like

5%Ok

8%Dislike

1%Hate

307 votes

Category winnerAzzaro 9Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityFrangipane

SillageAzzaro 9

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value57

¤ Price value35

Category winnerAzzaro 9Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

white floral92%

yellow floral84%

woody77%

green69%

sweet61%

floral100%

vanilla92%

yellow floral84%

tropical77%

sweet69%

amber61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both floral, yellow 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

Top15-30 mins

Water HyacinthViolet LeafOrange

Heart2-4 hrs

FrangipaniYlang-YlangJasmineIncense

Base6-8+ hrs

VanillaAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesIncense and Vanilla. Durations are only published for Frangipane, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer61

Fall0

Winter46

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter61

Day100

Night47

Category winnerAzzaro 9Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex10

Women90

Men0

Unisex4

Women96

Casual 33%Date 31%Work 23%Party 13%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,585

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews45

Overall rank#27,790

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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Chantecaille Frangipane captures the warmth of tropical sun on lush white and yellow petals. The scent starts with a crisp splash of orange, green violet leaf, and dewy water hyacinth. That initial freshness settles quickly. Within fifteen minutes, the fragrance blooms into velvety plumeria blossom, rich ylang-ylang, …

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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 Frangipane?

Azzaro 9 takes 5 of 7 categories. Azzaro 9 is rated 4.27/5 from 382 votes; Frangipane is rated 4.29/5 from 307 votes. Choose Azzaro 9 for a floral and white floral character. Wins on community sentiment, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring. Choose Frangipane for a floral and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Azzaro 9 or Frangipane?

They last about the same: Frangipane 72/100, Azzaro 9 71/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Azzaro 9 or Frangipane?

Azzaro 9 projects furthest (Azzaro 9 65/100, Frangipane 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Azzaro 9 and Frangipane smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, yellow floral and sweet accords. Common notes include Incense and Vanilla.

Is Azzaro 9 or Frangipane better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Azzaro 9 and Frangipane?

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. Frangipane has top notes of Water Hyacinth, Violet Leaf and Orange, heart notes of Frangipani, Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine and Incense, a base of Vanilla, Amber and Musk.