Fragrance comparison

Azzaro 9 vs Lemuria

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 391 ratings analysed

3 wins

Azzaro 9

Azzaro

4.27382 votes

Rank #2,632 FloralWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

25%scent match

Clearly different

Lemuria

Grisiau

3.679 votes

Rank #59,144 AmberCitrus

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, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Lemuria
Choose it for a amber and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Azzaro 93/4

Lemuria1/4

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

LemuriaGrisiau

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.27/ 5 · 382 votes

Have 61%Had 39%Want 0%

3.67/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 33%Had 11%Want 56%

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

11%Love

44%Like

44%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

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityAzzaro 9

SillageAzzaro 9

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value57

¤ Price value65

Category winnerLemuriaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

white floral92%

yellow floral84%

woody77%

green69%

sweet61%

amber100%

citrus92%

yellow floral84%

earthy77%

smoky69%

woody61%

Scent match25%Clearly different · both yellow floral and 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 to 30 minutes

Mandarin OrangeGreen LeavesBergamot

Heart1 to 2 hours

Ylang-YlangJasmineVanilla

Base3 to 4 hours

IncenseEarthy NotesAmberMuskVetiver

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Bergamot, Incense and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Lemuria, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer61

Fall0

Winter46

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer50

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex10

Women90

Men0

Unisex29

Women71

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,632

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews45

Overall rank#59,144

PerfumerRoger Howell

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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Lemuria by Grisiau presents a rich mix of crisp citrus, tropical florals, and resinous earth. It opens with juicy mandarin orange, tart bergamot, and a leafy green accord that feels like damp foliage. As the initial brightness settles, the fragrance shifts toward a warmer heart where sweet ylang-ylang and clean jasmin…

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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 Lemuria?

Azzaro 9 takes 3 of 4 categories. Azzaro 9 is rated 4.27/5 from 382 votes; Lemuria is rated 3.67/5 from 9 votes. Choose Azzaro 9 for a floral and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Lemuria for a amber and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Azzaro 9 or Lemuria?

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

Which projects more, Azzaro 9 or Lemuria?

Azzaro 9 projects furthest (Azzaro 9 65/100, Lemuria 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Azzaro 9 and Lemuria smell similar?

Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share yellow floral and woody accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Incense and Vetiver.

Is Azzaro 9 or Lemuria better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Azzaro 9 and Lemuria?

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. Lemuria has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Green Leaves and Bergamot, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine and Vanilla, a base of Incense, Earthy Notes, Amber and Musk.