Fragrance comparison

Azzaro 9 vs Honoré Delights

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 1,041 ratings analysed

6 wins

Azzaro 9

Azzaro

4.27382 votes

Rank #2,703 FloralWhite Floral

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36%scent match

Some overlap

Honoré Delights

Ex Nihilo

4.09659 votes

Rank #7,071 MuskyPowdery

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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.
Honoré Delights
Choose it for a musky and powdery character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Azzaro 96/7

Honoré Delights1/7

Ratings & consensus: Azzaro 9
Community sentiment: Azzaro 9
Longevity: Azzaro 9
Sillage & projection: Azzaro 9
Value for money: Azzaro 9
Versatility: Honoré Delights
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

Honoré DelightsEx Nihilo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.27/ 5 · 382 votes

Have 61%Had 39%Want 0%

4.09/ 5 · 659 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

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

41%Love

36%Like

16%Ok

5%Dislike

2%Hate

659 votes

Category winnerAzzaro 9Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityAzzaro 9

SillageAzzaro 9

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value57

¤ Price value32

Category winnerAzzaro 9Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

white floral92%

yellow floral84%

woody77%

green69%

sweet61%

musky100%

powdery91%

woody83%

citrus74%

white floral65%

floral56%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both woody, white floral and 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

Top15-30 mins

NeroliBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

Ambrette (Musk Mallow)IrisOrange Blossom

Base6-8 hrs

MuskSandalwoodCedar

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Iris, Sandalwood and Ambrette (Musk Mallow). Durations are only published for Honoré Delights, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer61

Fall0

Winter46

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer64

Fall0

Winter68

Day100

Night44

Category winnerHonoré DelightsMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex10

Women90

Men2

Unisex16

Women82

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,703

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews45

Overall rank#7,071

PerfumerNatalie Gracia-Cetto

Launched—

Reviews42

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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Honoré Delights by Ex Nihilo feels like stepping into a chic Parisian bakery on a crisp spring morning while wearing a fresh white linen shirt. The scent starts with a bright splash of tart bergamot and neroli before melting into an airy center of powdery iris, orange blossom, and fuzzy ambrette seed. As it settles on…

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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 Honoré Delights?

Azzaro 9 takes 6 of 7 categories. Azzaro 9 is rated 4.27/5 from 382 votes; Honoré Delights is rated 4.09/5 from 659 votes. Choose Azzaro 9 for a floral and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Honoré Delights for a musky and powdery character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Azzaro 9 or Honoré Delights?

Azzaro 9 lasts longest (Azzaro 9 71/100, Honoré Delights 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Azzaro 9 or Honoré Delights?

Azzaro 9 projects furthest (Azzaro 9 65/100, Honoré Delights 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Azzaro 9 and Honoré Delights smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, white floral and floral accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Iris, Sandalwood and Ambrette (Musk Mallow).

Is Azzaro 9 or Honoré Delights better for summer or winter?

For summer, Honoré Delights is the stronger pick. For winter, Honoré Delights is the stronger pick. Honoré Delights suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Azzaro 9 and Honoré Delights?

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. Honoré Delights has top notes of Neroli and Bergamot, heart notes of Ambrette (Musk Mallow), Iris and Orange Blossom, a base of Musk, Sandalwood and Cedar.