Fragrance comparison

Azzaro 9 vs Velvet Night

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 410 ratings analysed

5 wins

Azzaro 9

Azzaro

4.27382 votes

Rank #2,498 FloralWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

30%scent match

Clearly different

Velvet Night

Ubaya · 2021

4.3228 votes

Rank #16,974 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

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 longevity. Best in spring.
Velvet Night
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Azzaro 95/7

Velvet Night2/7

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

Velvet NightUbaya

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.27/ 5 · 382 votes

Have 61%Had 39%Want 0%

4.32/ 5 · 28 votes

Have 46%Had 19%Want 35%

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

25%Like

11%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

28 votes

Category winnerAzzaro 9Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityAzzaro 9

SillageAzzaro 9

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value57

¤ Price value77

Category winnerVelvet NightBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

white floral92%

yellow floral84%

woody77%

green69%

sweet61%

fruity100%

sweet92%

white floral84%

iris77%

aromatic69%

powdery61%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both 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

Top15-30 mins

PineappleBergamotRhubarb

Heart2-4 hrs

JasmineIrisCinnamon

Base6-10 hrs

VanillaVetiverOakmoss

InformationalShared notesPineapple, Bergamot, Oakmoss and Iris. Durations are only published for Velvet Night, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer61

Fall0

Winter46

Day–

Night–

Spring85

Summer62

Fall100

Winter77

Day83

Night100

Category winnerVelvet NightMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex10

Women90

Men0

Unisex19

Women81

Date 34%Party 27%Casual 22%Work 17%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,498

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews45

Overall rank#16,974

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2021

Reviews6

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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Velvet Night by Ubaya is a plush, comforting fragrance built on an inviting contrast of tart fruits and powdery sweetness. The first spray releases a lively rush of tangy rhubarb and sweet pineapple, cut through by brisk bergamot. Within fifteen minutes, the brisk fruit edge softens noticeably. A velvety heart of crea…

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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 Velvet Night?

Azzaro 9 takes 5 of 7 categories. Azzaro 9 is rated 4.27/5 from 382 votes; Velvet Night is rated 4.32/5 from 28 votes. Choose Azzaro 9 for a floral and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Velvet Night for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Azzaro 9 or Velvet Night?

Azzaro 9 lasts longest (Azzaro 9 71/100, Velvet Night 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Azzaro 9 or Velvet Night?

Azzaro 9 projects furthest (Azzaro 9 65/100, Velvet Night 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Azzaro 9 and Velvet Night smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and sweet accords. Common notes include Pineapple, Bergamot, Oakmoss and Iris.

Is Azzaro 9 or Velvet Night better for summer or winter?

For summer, Velvet Night is the stronger pick. For winter, Velvet Night is the stronger pick. Velvet Night suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Azzaro 9 and Velvet Night?

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. Velvet Night has top notes of Pineapple, Bergamot and Rhubarb, heart notes of Jasmine, Iris and Cinnamon, a base of Vanilla, Vetiver and Oakmoss.