Fragrance comparison

Azzaro 9 vs Prophecy

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 429 ratings analysed

4 wins

Azzaro 9

Azzaro

4.27382 votes

Rank #2,653 FloralWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

Prophecy

Prince Matchabelli

4.4347 votes

Rank #15,064 White FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Azzaro 9 takes 4 of 7 categories.

Azzaro 9
Choose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Prophecy
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Azzaro 94/7

Prophecy3/7

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

ProphecyPrince Matchabelli

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.27/ 5 · 382 votes

Have 61%Had 39%Want 0%

4.43/ 5 · 47 votes

Have 48%Had 26%Want 27%

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

57%Love

34%Like

2%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

47 votes

Category winnerProphecyMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityAzzaro 9

SillageAzzaro 9

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value57

¤ Price value75

Category winnerProphecyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

white floral92%

yellow floral84%

woody77%

green69%

sweet61%

white floral100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

floral77%

warm spicy69%

aldehydic61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both white floral, floral and woody

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

AldehydesLilyPepper

Heart2 to 3 hours

CarnationJasmineGardeniaRoseCassis

Base4 to 7 hours

AmberCedarSandalwoodVetiverOakmoss

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Lily, Oakmoss and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Prophecy, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer61

Fall0

Winter46

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer73

Fall80

Winter93

Day100

Night74

Category winnerProphecyMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex10

Women90

Men12

Unisex52

Women36

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,653

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews45

Overall rank#15,064

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

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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Prophecy by Prince Matchabelli opens with a sharp burst of crisp aldehydes, clean lily, and a quick prickle of pepper. As the initial sparkle settles, the scent reveals a full floral core led by rich gardenia, jasmine, carnation, and a hint of tart cassis alongside dewy rose. The dry-down grounds these blooms on an ea…

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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 Prophecy?

Azzaro 9 takes 4 of 7 categories. Azzaro 9 is rated 4.27/5 from 382 votes; Prophecy is rated 4.43/5 from 47 votes. Choose Azzaro 9 for a floral and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Prophecy for a white floral and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Azzaro 9 or Prophecy?

Azzaro 9 lasts longest (Azzaro 9 71/100, Prophecy 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Azzaro 9 or Prophecy?

Azzaro 9 projects furthest (Azzaro 9 65/100, Prophecy 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Azzaro 9 and Prophecy smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, floral and woody accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Lily, Oakmoss and Sandalwood.

Is Azzaro 9 or Prophecy better for summer or winter?

For summer, Prophecy is the stronger pick. For winter, Prophecy is the stronger pick. Prophecy suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Azzaro 9 and Prophecy?

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. Prophecy has top notes of Aldehydes, Lily and Pepper, heart notes of Carnation, Jasmine, Gardenia and Rose, a base of Amber, Cedar, Sandalwood and Vetiver.