Fragrance comparison

Azzaro 9 vs Izmir

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

Updated 25 Oct 2026 619 ratings analysed

5 wins

Azzaro 9

Azzaro

4.27382 votes

Rank #2,576 FloralWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

29%scent match

Clearly different

Izmir

Unique'e Luxury

4.18237 votes

Rank #5,821 CitrusSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

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 ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.
Izmir
Choose it for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Azzaro 95/7

Izmir2/7

Ratings & consensus: Azzaro 9
Community sentiment: Azzaro 9
Longevity: Izmir
Sillage & projection: Izmir
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

IzmirUnique'e Luxury

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.27/ 5 · 382 votes

Have 61%Had 39%Want 0%

4.18/ 5 · 237 votes

Have 49%Had 16%Want 35%

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

54%Love

24%Like

10%Ok

8%Dislike

3%Hate

237 votes

Category winnerAzzaro 9Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityIzmir

SillageIzmir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value57

¤ Price value46

Category winnerAzzaro 9Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

white floral92%

yellow floral84%

woody77%

green69%

sweet61%

citrus100%

sweet92%

woody84%

fruity77%

warm spicy69%

earthy61%

Scent match29%Clearly different · both woody 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

PineappleMandarin OrangeLemonBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

IrisRoseCloves

Base8-12+ hrs

Tonka BeanOakmossSandalwoodPatchouliVanilla

InformationalShared notesPineapple, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Oakmoss. Durations are only published for Izmir, 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

Winter27

Day100

Night39

Category winnerAzzaro 9Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex10

Women90

Men35

Unisex52

Women13

Casual 34%Work 28%Date 21%Party 17%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,576

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews45

Overall rank#5,821

PerfumerBihter Türkan Ergül, Selim Özen, Sylvain Cara

Launched—

Reviews35

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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Izmir by Unique'e Luxury delivers a vibrant blast of tart lemon, juicy mandarin orange, and tangy pineapple right out of the nozzle. The initial spray leaves a visible oily sheen on skin. It is potent. Within twenty minutes, spicy cloves, powdery iris, and soft rose take the wheel, smoothing down the sharp fruit edges…

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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 Izmir?

Azzaro 9 takes 5 of 7 categories. Azzaro 9 is rated 4.27/5 from 382 votes; Izmir is rated 4.18/5 from 237 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 Izmir for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Azzaro 9 or Izmir?

Izmir lasts longest (Izmir 79/100, Azzaro 9 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Azzaro 9 or Izmir?

Projection is very close: Izmir 67/100, Azzaro 9 65/100 for sillage.

Do Azzaro 9 and Izmir smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and sweet accords. Common notes include Pineapple, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Oakmoss.

Is Azzaro 9 or Izmir better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Azzaro 9 and Izmir?

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. Izmir has top notes of Pineapple, Mandarin Orange, Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Iris, Rose and Cloves, a base of Tonka Bean, Oakmoss, Sandalwood and Patchouli.