Fragrance comparison

Azzaro 9 vs Nusha

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 386 ratings analysed

3 wins

Azzaro 9

Azzaro

4.27382 votes

Rank #2,700 FloralWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

Nusha

Imotski

2.754 votes

Rank #73,159 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Azzaro 9 takes 3 of 3 categories.

Azzaro 9
Choose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Nusha
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Azzaro 93/3

Nusha0/3

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

NushaImotski

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.27/ 5 · 382 votes

Have 61%Had 39%Want 0%

2.75/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 25%Had 0%Want 75%

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

50%Like

0%Ok

25%Dislike

25%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

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate44

Category winners

LongevityAzzaro 9

SillageAzzaro 9

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%

white floral100%

citrus91%

rose83%

floral74%

vanilla65%

powdery56%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both white floral and 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

BergamotMandarin OrangeLemonAldehydes

Heart

JasmineOrange BlossomRoseLily-of-the-ValleyHeliotrope

Base

VanillaTonka BeanMuskSandalwoodPatchouli

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Sandalwood. 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

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex10

Women90

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,700

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews45

Overall rank#73,159

PerfumerTomislav Vrbanec

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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Nusha is a bright white floral with a sparkling citrus start, then a softer heart of jasmine, orange blossom and rose. As it settles, vanilla, tonka and musk give it a smoother, slightly powdery finish. It reads traditionally feminine and fairly classic in style. If you enjoy floral perfumes that open fresh and dry do…

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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 Nusha?

Azzaro 9 takes 3 of 3 categories. Azzaro 9 is rated 4.27/5 from 382 votes; Nusha is rated 2.75/5 from 4 votes. Choose Azzaro 9 for a floral and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Nusha for a white floral and citrus character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Azzaro 9 or Nusha?

Azzaro 9 lasts longest (Azzaro 9 71/100, Nusha 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Azzaro 9 or Nusha?

Azzaro 9 projects furthest (Azzaro 9 65/100, Nusha 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Azzaro 9 and Nusha smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and floral accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Sandalwood.

Is Azzaro 9 or Nusha better for summer or winter?

Nusha suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Azzaro 9 and Nusha?

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. Nusha has top notes of Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Lemon and Aldehydes, heart notes of Jasmine, Orange Blossom, Rose and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Musk and Sandalwood.