Fragrance comparison

Azzaro 9 vs Valaya

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 5,189 ratings analysed

5 wins

Azzaro 9

Azzaro

4.27382 votes

Rank #2,524 FloralWhite Floral

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19%scent match

Clearly different

Valaya

Parfums de Marly

3.904,807 votes

Rank #3,325 MuskyCitrus

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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 sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Valaya
Choose it for a musky and citrus character. Wins on longevity and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Azzaro 95/7

Valaya2/7

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

ValayaParfums de Marly

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.27/ 5 · 382 votes

Have 61%Had 39%Want 0%

3.90/ 5 · 4,807 votes

Have 88%Had 12%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

45%Love

24%Like

14%Ok

11%Dislike

6%Hate

4,807 votes

Category winnerAzzaro 9Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityValaya

SillageAzzaro 9

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value57

¤ Price value26

Category winnerAzzaro 9Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

white floral92%

yellow floral84%

woody77%

green69%

sweet61%

musky100%

citrus92%

white floral84%

fresh77%

aldehydic69%

powdery61%

Scent match19%Clearly different · both white floral

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

Top15-30 mins

AldehydesWhite PeachBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart2-4 hrs

Orange BlossomLily-of-the-ValleyPetaliaNympheal™VetiverMahonia

Base8-12 hrs

MuskAmbroxanAkigalawoodVanilla

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Valaya, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer61

Fall0

Winter46

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer90

Fall0

Winter36

Day100

Night32

Category winnerValayaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex10

Women90

Men2

Unisex12

Women86

Work 38%Casual 33%Date 18%Party 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,524

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews45

Overall rank#3,325

PerfumerQuentin Bisch

Launched—

Reviews208

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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Parfums de Marly Valaya reimagines clean laundry as high-end luxury. The first spray releases a brisk flash of aldehydes, bright mandarin orange, and fuzzy white peach. It feels crisp. The initial mist carries a slight sting of perfumer alcohol, but that evaporates within two minutes. Soon, orange blossom and dewy lil…

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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 Valaya?

Azzaro 9 takes 5 of 7 categories. Azzaro 9 is rated 4.27/5 from 382 votes; Valaya is rated 3.90/5 from 4,807 votes. Choose Azzaro 9 for a floral and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Valaya for a musky and citrus character. Wins on longevity and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Azzaro 9 or Valaya?

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

Which projects more, Azzaro 9 or Valaya?

Projection is very close: Azzaro 9 65/100, Valaya 63/100 for sillage.

Do Azzaro 9 and Valaya smell similar?

Clearly different: a 19% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Vetiver.

Is Azzaro 9 or Valaya better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Azzaro 9 and Valaya?

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. Valaya has top notes of Aldehydes, White Peach, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Lily-of-the-Valley, Petalia and Nympheal™, a base of Musk, Ambroxan, Akigalawood and Vanilla.