Fragrance comparison

Azzaro 9 vs Obsessed for Women

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 1,871 ratings analysed

5 wins

Azzaro 9

Azzaro

4.27382 votes

Rank #2,651 FloralWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

3%scent match

Clearly different

Obsessed for Women

Calvin Klein

3.711,489 votes

Rank #27,697 AromaticMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Azzaro 9 takes 5 of 7 categories.

Azzaro 9
Choose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Obsessed for Women
Choose it for a aromatic and musky character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Azzaro 95/7

Obsessed for Women2/7

Ratings & consensus: Azzaro 9
Community sentiment: Azzaro 9
Longevity: Azzaro 9
Sillage & projection: Azzaro 9
Value for money: Obsessed for Women
Versatility: Obsessed for Women
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

Obsessed for WomenCalvin Klein

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.27/ 5 · 382 votes

Have 61%Had 39%Want 0%

3.71/ 5 · 1,489 votes

Have 42%Had 26%Want 33%

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

22%Love

50%Like

7%Ok

21%Dislike

1%Hate

1,489 votes

Category winnerAzzaro 9Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityAzzaro 9

SillageAzzaro 9

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value57

¤ Price value61

Category winnerObsessed for WomenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

floral100%

white floral92%

yellow floral84%

woody77%

green69%

sweet61%

aromatic100%

musky92%

citrus84%

lavender77%

herbal69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match3%Clearly different

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

CitruseselemiNeroliBergamot

Heart2 to 3 hours

LavenderSageViolet LeafOrange BlossomLily-of-the-ValleyRose

Base3 to 4 hours

MuskAmbrette (Musk Mallow)Iso E Super

InformationalShared notesBergamot and Ambrette (Musk Mallow). Durations are only published for Obsessed for Women, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer61

Fall0

Winter46

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer83

Fall64

Winter33

Day100

Night28

Category winnerObsessed for WomenMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex10

Women90

Men5

Unisex44

Women51

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,651

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews45

Overall rank#27,697

PerfumerAnnick Menardo, Honorine Blanc

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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Obsessed for Women by Calvin Klein flips traditional feminine perfumery by placing cool, aromatic lavender at the center of a fresh musk structure. The opening delivers a crisp flash of bergamot, neroli, and sparkling citruses, tempered by resinous elemi. Soon, herbal purple sage and green violet leaf surround the lav…

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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 Obsessed for Women?

Azzaro 9 takes 5 of 7 categories. Azzaro 9 is rated 4.27/5 from 382 votes; Obsessed for Women is rated 3.71/5 from 1,489 votes. Choose Azzaro 9 for a floral and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Obsessed for Women for a aromatic and musky character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Azzaro 9 or Obsessed for Women?

Azzaro 9 lasts longest (Azzaro 9 71/100, Obsessed for Women 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Azzaro 9 or Obsessed for Women?

Azzaro 9 projects furthest (Azzaro 9 65/100, Obsessed for Women 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Azzaro 9 and Obsessed for Women smell similar?

Clearly different: a 3% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Bergamot and Ambrette (Musk Mallow).

Is Azzaro 9 or Obsessed for Women better for summer or winter?

For summer, Obsessed for Women is the stronger pick. For winter, Azzaro 9 is the stronger pick. Obsessed for Women suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Azzaro 9 and Obsessed for Women?

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. Obsessed for Women has top notes of Citruses, elemi, Neroli and Bergamot, heart notes of Lavender, Sage, Violet Leaf and Orange Blossom, a base of Musk, Ambrette (Musk Mallow) and Iso E Super.