Fragrance comparison

Azzaro 9 vs Wasan

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 387 ratings analysed

2 wins

Azzaro 9

Azzaro

4.27382 votes

Rank #2,700 FloralWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

28%scent match

Clearly different

Wasan

SIAM 1928

5.005 votes

Rank #41,412 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Azzaro 9 takes 2 of 4 categories.

Azzaro 9
Choose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Wasan
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Azzaro 92/4

Wasan1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Azzaro 9
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Wasan
Versatility: Not scored
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

WasanSIAM 1928

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.27/ 5 · 382 votes

Have 61%Had 39%Want 0%

5.00/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 40%Had 0%Want 60%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityAzzaro 9

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value57

¤ Price value88

Category winnerWasanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

white floral92%

yellow floral84%

woody77%

green69%

sweet61%

amber100%

woody92%

floral84%

mossy77%

rose69%

vanilla61%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both floral and woody

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

BorneolStrobilanthes CallosusPandanusOliveGreen Notes

Heart

White RoseMagnoliaLilyMimosaJasmine

Base

OlibanumOakmossVanillaWoody NotesSmokeMuskMushroom

InformationalShared notesMimosa, Lily, Oakmoss and Vanilla. 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

Summer50

Fall25

Winter25

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex10

Women90

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,700

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews45

Overall rank#41,412

PerfumerNutt Wesshasartar

Launched—

Reviews0

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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Wasan leans into the smell of rain-soaked greenery, soft white florals and a resinous, earthy base. It opens fresh and slightly herbal, then settles into moss, incense, gentle vanilla and a damp woody effect that fits the brand's rainy season inspiration. This is a better match for someone who enjoys atmospheric, natu…

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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 Wasan?

Azzaro 9 takes 2 of 4 categories. Azzaro 9 is rated 4.27/5 from 382 votes; Wasan is rated 5.00/5 from 5 votes. Choose Azzaro 9 for a floral and white floral character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Wasan for a amber and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Azzaro 9 or Wasan?

Azzaro 9 lasts longest (Azzaro 9 71/100, Wasan 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Azzaro 9 or Wasan?

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

Do Azzaro 9 and Wasan smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and woody accords. Common notes include Mimosa, Lily, Oakmoss and Vanilla.

Is Azzaro 9 or Wasan better for summer or winter?

Wasan suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Azzaro 9 and Wasan?

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. Wasan has top notes of Borneol, Strobilanthes Callosus, Pandanus and Olive, heart notes of White Rose, Magnolia, Lily and Mimosa, a base of Olibanum, Oakmoss, Vanilla and Woody Notes.