Fragrance comparison

Azzaro 9 vs Parfum Subtil

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 784 ratings analysed

6 wins

Azzaro 9

Azzaro

4.27382 votes

Rank #2,480 FloralWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

Parfum Subtil

Salvatore Ferragamo · 2002

4.05402 votes

Rank #24,110 White FloralSweet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Azzaro 9 takes 6 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.
Parfum Subtil
Choose it for a white floral and sweet character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.

Azzaro 96/7

Parfum Subtil1/7

Ratings & consensus: Azzaro 9
Community sentiment: Azzaro 9
Longevity: Azzaro 9
Sillage & projection: Azzaro 9
Value for money: Parfum Subtil
Versatility: Azzaro 9
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

Parfum SubtilSalvatore Ferragamo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.27/ 5 · 382 votes

Have 61%Had 39%Want 0%

4.05/ 5 · 402 votes

Have 43%Had 57%Want 0%

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

32%Love

53%Like

3%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

402 votes

Category winnerAzzaro 9Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityAzzaro 9

SillageAzzaro 9

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value57

¤ Price value58

Category winnerParfum SubtilBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

white floral92%

yellow floral84%

woody77%

green69%

sweet61%

white floral100%

sweet91%

cherry83%

fruity74%

floral65%

green56%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both white floral, floral and 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

Top

CherryFruity NotesOrange Blossom

Heart

TulipJasmineLily-of-the-Valley

Base

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InformationalShared notesTulip. 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

Fall0

Winter58

Day–

Night–

Category winnerAzzaro 9Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex10

Women90

Men0

Unisex5

Women95

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,480

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews45

Overall rank#24,110

PerfumerJacques Cavallier Belletrud

Launched2002

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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Salvatore Ferragamo Parfum Subtil is a crisp, sparkling floral fragrance centered on juicy dark cherry, sunny orange blossom, and fresh green tulip petals. Created in 2002 by perfumer Jacques Cavallier Belletrud, this scent opens with an energetic splash of sweet fruit and citrus blossoms before gently settling into 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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Azzaro 9 or Parfum Subtil?

Azzaro 9 takes 6 of 7 categories. Azzaro 9 is rated 4.27/5 from 382 votes; Parfum Subtil is rated 4.05/5 from 402 votes. Choose Azzaro 9 for a floral and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Parfum Subtil for a white floral and sweet character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Azzaro 9 or Parfum Subtil?

Azzaro 9 lasts longest (Azzaro 9 71/100, Parfum Subtil 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Azzaro 9 or Parfum Subtil?

Azzaro 9 projects furthest (Azzaro 9 65/100, Parfum Subtil 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Azzaro 9 and Parfum Subtil smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, floral and sweet accords. Common notes include Tulip.

Is Azzaro 9 or Parfum Subtil better for summer or winter?

For summer, Azzaro 9 is the stronger pick. For winter, Parfum Subtil is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Azzaro 9 and Parfum Subtil?

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. Parfum Subtil has top notes of Cherry, Fruity Notes and Orange Blossom, heart notes of Tulip, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley.