Fragrance comparison

Azzaro 9 vs Pretty Boy

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

Updated 23 Oct 2026 397 ratings analysed

5 wins

Azzaro 9

Azzaro

4.27382 votes

Rank #2,518 FloralWhite Floral

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23%scent match

Clearly different

Pretty Boy

PERDRISÂT

3.2715 votes

Rank #54,319 FreshAldehydic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Azzaro 9 takes 5 of 5 categories.

Azzaro 9
Choose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Pretty Boy
Choose it for a fresh and aldehydic character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Azzaro 95/5

Pretty Boy0/5

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

Pretty BoyPERDRISÂT

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.27/ 5 · 382 votes

Have 61%Had 39%Want 0%

3.27/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 10%Had 4%Want 86%

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

27%Love

27%Like

20%Ok

0%Dislike

27%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate57

Category winners

LongevityAzzaro 9

SillageAzzaro 9

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value57

¤ Price value21

Category winnerAzzaro 9Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

white floral92%

yellow floral84%

woody77%

green69%

sweet61%

fresh100%

aldehydic92%

white floral84%

soapy77%

fruity69%

green61%

Scent match23%Clearly different · both white floral and green

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

Notes

AldehydesLily-of-the-ValleyLitchiRoseVirginia CedarPink PepperAmbrette (Musk Mallow)Musk

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Ambrette (Musk Mallow) 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

Summer86

Fall57

Winter43

Day100

Night75

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex10

Women90

Men15

Unisex46

Women38

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,518

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews45

Overall rank#54,319

PerfumerCallum Rory Mitchell

Launched—

Reviews2

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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Pretty Boy is a clean floral aldehyde with a bright, airy start and a soft skin scent dry-down. Reviewers point to lily-of-the-valley, lychee, aldehydes and musk more than rose, with cedar and pink pepper adding a dry, earthy edge. It suits daytime wear, especially if you like fresh laundry, white shirt cleanliness an…

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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 Pretty Boy?

Azzaro 9 takes 5 of 5 categories. Azzaro 9 is rated 4.27/5 from 382 votes; Pretty Boy is rated 3.27/5 from 15 votes. Choose Azzaro 9 for a floral and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Pretty Boy for a fresh and aldehydic character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Azzaro 9 or Pretty Boy?

Azzaro 9 lasts longest (Azzaro 9 71/100, Pretty Boy 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Azzaro 9 or Pretty Boy?

Azzaro 9 projects furthest (Azzaro 9 65/100, Pretty Boy 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Azzaro 9 and Pretty Boy smell similar?

Clearly different: a 23% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and green accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Ambrette (Musk Mallow) and Cedar.

Is Azzaro 9 or Pretty Boy better for summer or winter?

Pretty Boy suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Azzaro 9 and Pretty Boy?

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. Pretty Boy features Aldehydes, Lily-of-the-Valley, Litchi, Rose and Virginia Cedar.