Azzaro 9 vs Grain de Sable
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
36%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Azzaro 9 takes 4 of 5 categories.
Azzaro 9Choose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Grain de SableChoose it for a white floral and fresh character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Azzaro 94/5
Grain de Sable1/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Azzaro 9
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Azzaro 9
- Sillage & projection
- Azzaro 9
- Value for money
- Grain de Sable
- 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 9AzzaroGrain de SableNicky VerfaillieWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.27/ 5 · 382 votes
Have 61%Had 39%Want 0%
4.14/ 5 · 14 votes
Have 36%Had 25%Want 39%
Category winnerAzzaro 9Rating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate46%Love
44%Like
3%Ok
7%Dislike
1%Hate
382 votes
36%Love
50%Like
7%Ok
7%Dislike
0%Hate
14 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityAzzaro 9
SillageAzzaro 9
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerGrain de SableBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfloral100%
white floral92%
yellow floral84%
woody77%
green69%
sweet61%
white floral100%
fresh92%
green84%
fresh spicy77%
tropical69%
sweet61%
Scent match36%Some overlap · both white floral, green and sweet
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
AldehydesPineappleMandarin OrangeBergamot
Heart
MimosaMimosa PetalsTulipWisteriaLilyTuberoseDyer’s GreenweedHyacinth
Base
OakmossIrisIncenseSandalwoodAmbrette (Musk Mallow)VetiverCedarVanilla
Top
BasilMelonCitrusesCalonePeach
Heart
LilyLily-of-the-ValleyPapayaJasmineYlang-YlangRoseIrisHyacinth
Base
OakmossVetiverPatchouliMuskSandalwood
InformationalShared notesLily, Hyacinth, Oakmoss and Iris. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer61
Fall0
Winter46
Day–
Night–
Spring80
Summer100
Fall40
Winter20
Day100
Night20
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#2,701
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews45
Overall rank#23,297
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews6
Category winnerAzzaro 9Higher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotAzzaro 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…
Reviews →Grain de Sable is a 1977 release that captures the essence of a beach holiday through a blend of juicy melon, papaya, and white florals. This classic scent provides a crisp, aquatic profile balanced by earthy oakmoss. It is ideal for those who appreciate vintage perfumery with a tropical lean, making it an excellent c…
Reviews →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 Grain de Sable?
Azzaro 9 takes 4 of 5 categories. Azzaro 9 is rated 4.27/5 from 382 votes; Grain de Sable is rated 4.14/5 from 14 votes. Choose Azzaro 9 for a floral and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Grain de Sable for a white floral and fresh character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Azzaro 9 or Grain de Sable?
Azzaro 9 lasts longest (Azzaro 9 71/100, Grain de Sable 68/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Azzaro 9 or Grain de Sable?
Azzaro 9 projects furthest (Azzaro 9 65/100, Grain de Sable 55/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Azzaro 9 and Grain de Sable smell similar?
Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, green and sweet accords. Common notes include Lily, Hyacinth, Oakmoss and Iris.
Is Azzaro 9 or Grain de Sable better for summer or winter?
Grain de Sable suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Azzaro 9 and Grain de Sable?
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. Grain de Sable has top notes of Basil, Melon, Citruses and Calone, heart notes of Lily, Lily-of-the-Valley, Papaya and Jasmine, a base of Oakmoss, Vetiver, Patchouli and Musk.
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