Fragrance comparison

Azzaro 9 vs Lumen

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 399 ratings analysed

5 wins

Azzaro 9

Azzaro

4.27382 votes

Rank #2,498 FloralWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

16%scent match

Clearly different

Lumen

Parallax Olfactory

3.8817 votes

Rank #39,469 SoapyBeeswax

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Azzaro 9 takes 5 of 5 categories.

Azzaro 9
Choose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Lumen
Choose it for a soapy and beeswax character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Azzaro 95/5

Lumen0/5

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

LumenParallax Olfactory

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.27/ 5 · 382 votes

Have 61%Had 39%Want 0%

3.88/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 14%Had 5%Want 81%

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

35%Love

35%Like

18%Ok

6%Dislike

6%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityAzzaro 9

SillageAzzaro 9

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value57

¤ Price value33

Category winnerAzzaro 9Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

white floral92%

yellow floral84%

woody77%

green69%

sweet61%

soapy100%

beeswax90%

floral80%

honey70%

animalic60%

soft spicy50%

Scent match16%Clearly different · both 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

Notes

SoapBeeswaxTulipSweet NotesLily

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesTulip and Lily. Durations are only published for Lumen, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer61

Fall0

Winter46

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer71

Fall86

Winter43

Day100

Night41

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex10

Women90

Men0

Unisex11

Women89

Casual 38%Work 35%Date 17%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,498

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews45

Overall rank#39,469

PerfumerLinda Sivrican

Launched—

Reviews3

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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Lumen by Parallax Olfactory smells like clean bath soap resting beside a warm incandescent bulb. The opening delivers a crisp bar of white soap paired with waxy, candied tulips and a hint of warm glass. As it warms on the skin, raw beeswax and sweet honey emerge alongside dewy lily petals. The scent feels bright, slig…

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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 Lumen?

Azzaro 9 takes 5 of 5 categories. Azzaro 9 is rated 4.27/5 from 382 votes; Lumen is rated 3.88/5 from 17 votes. Choose Azzaro 9 for a floral and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Lumen for a soapy and beeswax character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Azzaro 9 or Lumen?

Azzaro 9 lasts longest (Azzaro 9 71/100, Lumen 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Azzaro 9 or Lumen?

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

Do Azzaro 9 and Lumen smell similar?

Clearly different: a 16% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral accords. Common notes include Tulip and Lily.

Is Azzaro 9 or Lumen better for summer or winter?

Lumen suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Azzaro 9 and Lumen?

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. Lumen features Soap, Beeswax, Tulip, Sweet Notes and Lily.