Fragrance comparison

Azzaro 9 vs Gharami

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 391 ratings analysed

3 wins

Azzaro 9

Azzaro

4.27382 votes

Rank #2,703 FloralWhite Floral

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30%scent match

Clearly different

Gharami

Ajmal

4.679 votes

Rank #34,024 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Azzaro 9 takes 3 of 4 categories.

Azzaro 9
Choose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Gharami
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Azzaro 93/4

Gharami1/4

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

GharamiAjmal

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.27/ 5 · 382 votes

Have 61%Had 39%Want 0%

4.67/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 19%Had 2%Want 79%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

67%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate92

Category winners

LongevityAzzaro 9

SillageGharami

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value57

¤ Price value50

Category winnerAzzaro 9Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

white floral92%

yellow floral84%

woody77%

green69%

sweet61%

woody100%

powdery92%

citrus84%

white floral77%

earthy69%

rose61%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both woody 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

Orange BlossomBergamot

Heart

RoseIrisYlang-YlangJasmine

Base

SandalwoodOakmossMuskCedarPatchouliAmbergris

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Oakmoss, Iris and Sandalwood. 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–

Spring80

Summer20

Fall100

Winter60

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex10

Women90

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,703

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews45

Overall rank#34,024

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

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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Ajmal Gharami is a citrusy orange blossom opening that quickly turns into a classic floral heart, rose and jasmine with a soft iris powder. In the dry down it reads woody and mossy, with sandalwood, cedar, patchouli and musk adding a slightly earthy warmth. It suits anyone who likes traditional floral woody musks wit…

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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 Gharami?

Azzaro 9 takes 3 of 4 categories. Azzaro 9 is rated 4.27/5 from 382 votes; Gharami is rated 4.67/5 from 9 votes. Choose Azzaro 9 for a floral and white floral character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Gharami for a woody and powdery character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Azzaro 9 or Gharami?

Azzaro 9 lasts longest (Azzaro 9 71/100, Gharami 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Azzaro 9 or Gharami?

Gharami projects furthest (Gharami 70/100, Azzaro 9 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Azzaro 9 and Gharami smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and white floral accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Oakmoss, Iris and Sandalwood.

Is Azzaro 9 or Gharami better for summer or winter?

Gharami suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Azzaro 9 and Gharami?

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. Gharami has top notes of Orange Blossom and Bergamot, heart notes of Rose, Iris, Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood, Oakmoss, Musk and Cedar.