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Azzaro 9 vs Rubikona No. 11

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

Updated 618 ratings analysed
Clearly different
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 value for money. Best in spring.

  • Rubikona No. 11

    Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Azzaro 95/7
Rubikona No. 112/7
Ratings & consensus
Azzaro 9
Community sentiment
Azzaro 9
Longevity
Rubikona No. 11
Sillage & projection
Rubikona No. 11
Value for money
Azzaro 9
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
Rubikona No. 11Puredistance
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.27/ 5 · 382 votes
Have 61%Had 39%Want 0%
4.01/ 5 · 236 votes
Have 47%Had 14%Want 39%
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

46%Love
25%Like
17%Ok
9%Dislike
3%Hate

236 votes

Category winnerAzzaro 9Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity71
〰 Sillage65
♥ Love / hate82
⏱ Longevity77
〰 Sillage67
♥ Love / hate75
Category winners

LongevityRubikona No. 11

SillageRubikona No. 11

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value57
¤ Price value23
Category winnerAzzaro 9Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
floral100%
white floral92%
yellow floral84%
woody77%
green69%
sweet61%
citrus100%
woody92%
warm spicy84%
patchouli77%
white floral69%
sweet61%
Scent match33%Clearly different · both woody, white 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
Top20-30 mins
GrapefruitMandarin OrangeBergamot
Heart3-5 hrs
Orange BlossomYlang-YlangCloveRoseIris
Base8-12+ hrs
PatchouliMuskSolar NotesVanillaCedar
InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Bergamot, Iris and Cedar. Durations are only published for Rubikona No. 11, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer61
Fall0
Winter46
Day–
Night–
Spring63
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day53
Night100
Category winnerAzzaro 9Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex10
Women90
Men4
Unisex36
Women60
Date 39%Party 30%Work 18%Casual 14%
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,506

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews45

Overall rank#8,156

PerfumerCécile Zarokian

Launched—

Reviews28

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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Puredistance Rubikona No. 11 opens with a sparkling rush of bitter grapefruit, bergamot, and sweet mandarin orange. Give it five minutes. As the sharp citrus bite softens on warm skin, a rich floral heart emerges with orange blossom, velvety rose, and a noticeable kick of dry clove. Cécile Zarokian anchored this blend…

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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 Rubikona No. 11?

Azzaro 9 takes 5 of 7 categories. Azzaro 9 is rated 4.27/5 from 382 votes; Rubikona No. 11 is rated 4.01/5 from 236 votes. Choose Azzaro 9 for a floral and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring. Choose Rubikona No. 11 for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Azzaro 9 or Rubikona No. 11?

Rubikona No. 11 lasts longest (Rubikona No. 11 77/100, Azzaro 9 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Azzaro 9 or Rubikona No. 11?

Projection is very close: Rubikona No. 11 67/100, Azzaro 9 65/100 for sillage.

Do Azzaro 9 and Rubikona No. 11 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, white floral and sweet accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Iris and Cedar.

Is Azzaro 9 or Rubikona No. 11 better for summer or winter?

For summer, Azzaro 9 is the stronger pick. For winter, Rubikona No. 11 is the stronger pick. Rubikona No. 11 suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Azzaro 9 and Rubikona No. 11?

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. Rubikona No. 11 has top notes of Grapefruit, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Ylang-Ylang, Clove and Rose, a base of Patchouli, Musk, Solar Notes and Vanilla.

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