Azzaro 9 vs Neroli 36
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
25%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Azzaro 9 takes 6 of 7 categories.
Azzaro 9Choose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Neroli 36Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Azzaro 96/7
Neroli 361/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Azzaro 9
- Community sentiment
- Azzaro 9
- Longevity
- Azzaro 9
- Sillage & projection
- Azzaro 9
- Value for money
- Azzaro 9
- Versatility
- Neroli 36
- 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 9AzzaroNeroli 36Le LaboWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.27/ 5 · 382 votes
Have 61%Had 39%Want 0%
3.69/ 5 · 1,108 votes
Have 40%Had 16%Want 44%
Category winnerAzzaro 9Rating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate46%Love
44%Like
3%Ok
7%Dislike
1%Hate
382 votes
27%Love
38%Like
15%Ok
18%Dislike
2%Hate
1,108 votes
Category winnerAzzaro 9Most positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityAzzaro 9
SillageAzzaro 9
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerAzzaro 9Best value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfloral100%
white floral92%
yellow floral84%
woody77%
green69%
sweet61%
white floral100%
citrus92%
aldehydic84%
musky77%
sweet69%
fresh61%
Scent match25%Clearly different · both white floral and sweet
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
AldehydesPineappleMandarin OrangeBergamot
Heart
MimosaMimosa PetalsTulipWisteriaLilyTuberoseDyer’s GreenweedHyacinth
Base
OakmossIrisIncenseSandalwoodAmbrette (Musk Mallow)VetiverCedarVanilla
Top30 to 45 minutes
Orange BlossomAldehydesMandarin Orange
Heart2 to 3 hours
JasmineRose
Base3 to 4 hours
MuskVanillaTonka Bean
InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Mandarin Orange and Vanilla. Durations are only published for Neroli 36, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer61
Fall0
Winter46
Day–
Night–
Spring93
Summer100
Fall29
Winter11
Day100
Night20
Category winnerNeroli 36Most year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#2,656
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews45
Overall rank#5,550
PerfumerDaphné Bugey
Launched—
Reviews138
Category winnerAzzaro 9Higher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotAzzaro 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…
Reviews →Neroli 36 by Le Labo is a clean, solar white floral fragrance centered on orange blossom, aldehydic sparkle, and mandarin orange. Rather than presenting a sharp or herbal Mediterranean citrus cologne, it opens with bright aldehydes and sweet mandarin before settling into a soft floral heart of jasmine and rose. The ba…
Reviews →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 Neroli 36?
Azzaro 9 takes 6 of 7 categories. Azzaro 9 is rated 4.27/5 from 382 votes; Neroli 36 is rated 3.69/5 from 1,108 votes. Choose Azzaro 9 for a floral and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Neroli 36 for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Azzaro 9 or Neroli 36?
Azzaro 9 lasts longest (Azzaro 9 71/100, Neroli 36 62/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Azzaro 9 or Neroli 36?
Azzaro 9 projects furthest (Azzaro 9 65/100, Neroli 36 52/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Azzaro 9 and Neroli 36 smell similar?
Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and sweet accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Mandarin Orange and Vanilla.
Is Azzaro 9 or Neroli 36 better for summer or winter?
For summer, Neroli 36 is the stronger pick. For winter, Azzaro 9 is the stronger pick. Neroli 36 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Azzaro 9 and Neroli 36?
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. Neroli 36 has top notes of Orange Blossom, Aldehydes and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Jasmine and Rose, a base of Musk, Vanilla and Tonka Bean.
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