Fragrance comparison

Azzaro 9 vs M'Lady's Desire II

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 383 ratings analysed

3 wins

Azzaro 9

Azzaro

4.27382 votes

Rank #2,497 FloralWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

13%scent match

Clearly different

M'Lady's Desire II

The Dua Brand

4.001 votes

Rank #61,629 SweetVanilla

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.
M'Lady's Desire II
Choose it for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Azzaro 93/4

M'Lady's Desire II1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Azzaro 9
Sillage & projection: Azzaro 9
Value for money: M'Lady's Desire II
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

M'Lady's Desire IIThe Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.27/ 5 · 382 votes

Have 61%Had 39%Want 0%

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 17%Had 17%Want 67%

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

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityAzzaro 9

SillageAzzaro 9

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value57

¤ Price value100

Category winnerM'Lady's Desire IIBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

white floral92%

yellow floral84%

woody77%

green69%

sweet61%

sweet100%

vanilla92%

cacao84%

powdery77%

warm spicy69%

rose61%

Scent match13%Clearly different · both 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

Notes

Madagascar VanillaCacaoTurkish RoseToffeeMuskOrange BlossomYlang-YlangViolet LeafPineappleNeroliCedarTonka

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesPineapple, Cedar and Vanilla. Durations are only published for M'Lady's Desire II, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer61

Fall0

Winter46

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night53

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex10

Women90

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 38%Date 27%Party 22%Work 14%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,497

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews45

Overall rank#61,629

PerfumerNot listed

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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M'Lady's Desire II by The Dua Brand opens with a splash of ripe mango, crisp pear, and tropical guava that smells like fresh fruit salad drizzled in warm honey. As the bright fruit settles, a garden of orange blossom and Turkish rose emerges, keeping the sweetness balanced and plush. The base deepens into rich cacao, …

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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 M'Lady's Desire II?

Azzaro 9 takes 3 of 4 categories. Azzaro 9 is rated 4.27/5 from 382 votes; M'Lady's Desire II is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Azzaro 9 for a floral and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose M'Lady's Desire II for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Azzaro 9 or M'Lady's Desire II?

Azzaro 9 lasts longest (Azzaro 9 71/100, M'Lady's Desire II 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Azzaro 9 or M'Lady's Desire II?

Azzaro 9 projects furthest (Azzaro 9 65/100, M'Lady's Desire II 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Azzaro 9 and M'Lady's Desire II smell similar?

Clearly different: a 13% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet accords. Common notes include Pineapple, Cedar and Vanilla.

Is Azzaro 9 or M'Lady's Desire II better for summer or winter?

M'Lady's Desire II suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Azzaro 9 and M'Lady's Desire II?

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. M'Lady's Desire II features Madagascar Vanilla, Cacao, Turkish Rose, Toffee and Musk.