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Azzaro 9 vs Sung

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

Updated 1,425 ratings analysed
Some overlap
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, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring.

  • Sung

    Choose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

Azzaro 94/7
Sung3/7
Ratings & consensus
Azzaro 9
Community sentiment
Azzaro 9
Longevity
Sung
Sillage & projection
Sung
Value for money
Sung
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
SungAlfred Sung
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.27/ 5 · 382 votes
Have 61%Had 39%Want 0%
3.82/ 5 · 1,043 votes
Have 60%Had 40%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

34%Love
42%Like
4%Ok
18%Dislike
2%Hate

958 votes

Category winnerAzzaro 9Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity71
〰 Sillage65
♥ Love / hate82
⏱ Longevity76
〰 Sillage67
♥ Love / hate72
Category winners

LongevitySung

SillageSung

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value57
¤ Price value83
Category winnerSungBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
floral100%
white floral92%
yellow floral84%
woody77%
green69%
sweet61%
floral100%
white floral92%
green84%
citrus77%
woody69%
aromatic61%
Scent match53%Some overlap · both floral, 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
Top
HiacynthYlang-YlangGalbanumBergamotLemonOrangeMandarin Orange
Heart
JasmineLily-of-the-ValleyCarnationOsmanthusIrisRoseOrchid
Base
Orange BlossomOakmossVetiverMuskSandalwoodAmberVanilla
InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Bergamot, Oakmoss and Iris. 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
Winter46
Day–
Night–
Category winnerAzzaro 9Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex10
Women90
Men4
Unisex13
Women83
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,701

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews45

Overall rank#4,361

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews25

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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Sung by Alfred Sung is a Floral fragrance for women. Sung was launched in 1986. Top notes are Hiacynth, Ylang-Ylang, Galbanum, Bergamot, Lemon, Orange and Mandarin Orange; middle notes are Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley, Carnation, Osmanthus, Iris, Rose and Orchid; base notes are Orange Blossom, Oakmoss, Vetiver, Musk, S…

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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 Sung?

Azzaro 9 takes 4 of 7 categories. Azzaro 9 is rated 4.27/5 from 382 votes; Sung is rated 3.82/5 from 1,043 votes. Choose Azzaro 9 for a floral and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring. Choose Sung for a floral and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Azzaro 9 or Sung?

Sung lasts longest (Sung 76/100, Azzaro 9 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Azzaro 9 or Sung?

Projection is very close: Sung 67/100, Azzaro 9 65/100 for sillage.

Do Azzaro 9 and Sung smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, white floral and green accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Oakmoss and Iris.

Is Azzaro 9 or Sung better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Azzaro 9 and Sung?

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. Sung has top notes of Hiacynth, Ylang-Ylang, Galbanum and Bergamot, heart notes of Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley, Carnation and Osmanthus, a base of Orange Blossom, Oakmoss, Vetiver and Musk.

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