Fragrance comparison

Azzaro 9 vs Irisia

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 515 ratings analysed

4 wins

Azzaro 9

Azzaro

4.27382 votes

Rank #2,696 FloralWhite Floral

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26%scent match

Clearly different

Irisia

Creed

3.89133 votes

Rank #29,126 WoodyPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Azzaro 9 takes 4 of 7 categories.

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

Azzaro 94/7

Irisia3/7

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

IrisiaCreed

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.27/ 5 · 382 votes

Have 61%Had 39%Want 0%

3.89/ 5 · 133 votes

Have 64%Had 36%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

37%Love

38%Like

4%Ok

20%Dislike

2%Hate

133 votes

Category winnerAzzaro 9Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityIrisia

SillageIrisia

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value57

¤ Price value42

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%

earthy84%

amber77%

mossy69%

citrus61%

Scent match26%Clearly different · both woody

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

BergamotPeachMimosaMandarin Orange

Heart2-4 hrs

IrisVioletTuberose

Base8-10+ hrs

OakmossAmberPatchouliAmbergrisSandalwoodCedarVanilla

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Bergamot, Mimosa and Tuberose. Durations are only published for Irisia, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer61

Fall0

Winter46

Day–

Night–

Spring80

Summer30

Fall100

Winter87

Day100

Night77

Category winnerIrisiaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex10

Women90

Men20

Unisex27

Women53

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,696

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews45

Overall rank#29,126

PerfumerJames Henry Creed

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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Creed Irisia is a crisp, vintage-style floral green perfume centered on Florentine iris, sunny mimosa, and forest oakmoss. The opening arrives with a tart splash of bergamot and mandarin orange softened by fuzzy peach skin, leading quickly into a cool, powdery heart of Florentine iris, violet leaves, and creamy tubero…

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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 Irisia?

Azzaro 9 takes 4 of 7 categories. Azzaro 9 is rated 4.27/5 from 382 votes; Irisia is rated 3.89/5 from 133 votes. Choose Azzaro 9 for a floral and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring. Choose Irisia for a woody and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Azzaro 9 or Irisia?

Irisia lasts longest (Irisia 75/100, Azzaro 9 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Azzaro 9 or Irisia?

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

Do Azzaro 9 and Irisia smell similar?

Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Mimosa and Tuberose.

Is Azzaro 9 or Irisia better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Azzaro 9 and Irisia?

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. Irisia has top notes of Bergamot, Peach, Mimosa and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Iris, Violet and Tuberose, a base of Oakmoss, Amber, Patchouli and Ambergris.