Fragrance comparison

Azzaro 9 vs Moonlight Shadow

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 386 ratings analysed

2 wins

Azzaro 9

Azzaro

4.27382 votes

Rank #2,696 FloralWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

Moonlight Shadow

Abaton

2.004 votes

Rank #77,552 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Azzaro 9 takes 2 of 2 categories.

Azzaro 9
Choose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Moonlight Shadow
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Azzaro 92/2

Moonlight Shadow0/2

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

Moonlight ShadowAbaton

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.27/ 5 · 382 votes

Have 61%Had 39%Want 0%

2.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 19%Had 7%Want 74%

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

0%Like

0%Ok

100%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity20

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate25

Category winners

LongevityAzzaro 9

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value57

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

white floral92%

yellow floral84%

woody77%

green69%

sweet61%

citrus100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

amber77%

white floral69%

floral61%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both woody, floral and white 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

Top

Orange BlossomChinottoMandarinAnise

Heart

Bitter OrangeDamask RoseYlang YlangAldehydesTuberoseJasmineFlowersAmber

Base

PatchouliAbsintheIncenseJuniperCedarHoneyMuskOud

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Tuberose, Incense and Cedar. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer61

Fall0

Winter46

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex10

Women90

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,696

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews45

Overall rank#77,552

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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Moonlight Shadow by Abaton is a Oriental Floral fragrance for women and men. This is a new fragrance. Moonlight Shadow was launched in 2025. Top notes are Orange Blossom, Chinotto, Mandarin and Anise; middle notes are Bitter Orange, Damask Rose, Ylang Ylang, Aldehydes, Tuberose, Jasmine, Flowers, Amber, Resin, elemi a…

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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 Moonlight Shadow?

Azzaro 9 takes 2 of 2 categories. Azzaro 9 is rated 4.27/5 from 382 votes; Moonlight Shadow is rated 2.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose Azzaro 9 for a floral and white floral character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Moonlight Shadow for a citrus and woody character. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Azzaro 9 or Moonlight Shadow?

Azzaro 9 lasts longest (Azzaro 9 71/100, Moonlight Shadow 20/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Azzaro 9 and Moonlight Shadow smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, floral and white floral accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Tuberose, Incense and Cedar.

Is Azzaro 9 or Moonlight Shadow better for summer or winter?

Moonlight Shadow suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Azzaro 9 and Moonlight Shadow?

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. Moonlight Shadow has top notes of Orange Blossom, Chinotto, Mandarin and Anise, heart notes of Bitter Orange, Damask Rose, Ylang Ylang and Aldehydes, a base of Patchouli, Absinthe, Incense and Juniper.