Fragrance comparison

Azzaro 9 vs Versace Essence Emotional

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 484 ratings analysed

6 wins

Azzaro 9

Azzaro

4.27382 votes

Rank #2,518 FloralWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

Versace Essence Emotional

Versace

3.92102 votes

Rank #15,715 SweetVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Azzaro 9 takes 6 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.
Versace Essence Emotional
Choose it for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Azzaro 96/7

Versace Essence Emotional1/7

Ratings & consensus: Azzaro 9
Community sentiment: Azzaro 9
Longevity: Azzaro 9
Sillage & projection: Azzaro 9
Value for money: Azzaro 9
Versatility: Versace Essence Emotional
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

Versace Essence EmotionalVersace

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.27/ 5 · 382 votes

Have 61%Had 39%Want 0%

3.92/ 5 · 102 votes

Have 54%Had 46%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

36%Love

40%Like

4%Ok

19%Dislike

1%Hate

102 votes

Category winnerAzzaro 9Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityAzzaro 9

SillageAzzaro 9

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value57

¤ Price value50

Category winnerAzzaro 9Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

white floral92%

yellow floral84%

woody77%

green69%

sweet61%

sweet100%

vanilla92%

woody84%

powdery77%

musky69%

yellow floral61%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both woody, sweet and yellow 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

LilyBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

Ylang-YlangMango

Base6-8 hrs

VanillaMuskCedar

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lily, Cedar and Vanilla. Durations are only published for Versace Essence Emotional, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer61

Fall0

Winter46

Day–

Night–

Spring52

Summer100

Fall90

Winter62

Day100

Night41

Category winnerVersace Essence EmotionalMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex10

Women90

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 38%Work 34%Date 20%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,518

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews45

Overall rank#15,715

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

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…

Reviews →

Do not expect heavy syrup. Versace Essence Emotional is a breezy Y2K floral that pairs dewy lily with sunny mango. It opens with an immediate flash of tart bergamot. Within minutes, the sharp citrus softens into smooth, creamy petals. The heart introduces ripe fruit and sweet ylang-ylang without becoming sticky. As ho…

Reviews →

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 Versace Essence Emotional?

Azzaro 9 takes 6 of 7 categories. Azzaro 9 is rated 4.27/5 from 382 votes; Versace Essence Emotional is rated 3.92/5 from 102 votes. Choose Azzaro 9 for a floral and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Versace Essence Emotional for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Azzaro 9 or Versace Essence Emotional?

Azzaro 9 lasts longest (Azzaro 9 71/100, Versace Essence Emotional 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Azzaro 9 or Versace Essence Emotional?

Azzaro 9 projects furthest (Azzaro 9 65/100, Versace Essence Emotional 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Azzaro 9 and Versace Essence Emotional smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, sweet and yellow floral accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lily, Cedar and Vanilla.

Is Azzaro 9 or Versace Essence Emotional better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Azzaro 9 and Versace Essence Emotional?

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. Versace Essence Emotional has top notes of Lily and Bergamot, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang and Mango, a base of Vanilla, Musk and Cedar.