Fragrance comparison

BLV Absolute vs Azzaro 9

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 535 ratings analysed

BLV Absolute

Bvlgari

3.95153 votes

Rank #32,042 FloralFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

24%scent match

Clearly different

6 wins

Azzaro 9

Azzaro

4.27382 votes

Rank #2,701 FloralWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Azzaro 9 takes 6 of 7 categories.

BLV Absolute
Choose it for a floral and fresh spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Azzaro 9
Choose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

BLV Absolute1/7

Azzaro 96/7

Ratings & consensus: Azzaro 9
Community sentiment: Azzaro 9
Longevity: Azzaro 9
Sillage & projection: Azzaro 9
Value for money: Azzaro 9
Versatility: BLV Absolute
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Azzaro 9

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

BLV AbsoluteBvlgari

Azzaro 9Azzaro

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.95/ 5 · 153 votes

Have 26%Had 42%Want 32%

4.27/ 5 · 382 votes

Have 61%Had 39%Want 0%

Category winnerAzzaro 9Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

30%Love

50%Like

4%Ok

16%Dislike

0%Hate

153 votes

46%Love

44%Like

3%Ok

7%Dislike

1%Hate

382 votes

Category winnerAzzaro 9Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityAzzaro 9

SillageAzzaro 9

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value28

¤ Price value57

Category winnerAzzaro 9Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

fresh spicy92%

powdery84%

fresh77%

vanilla69%

citrus61%

floral100%

white floral92%

yellow floral84%

woody77%

green69%

sweet61%

Scent match24%Clearly different · both floral

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

GingerBergamot

Heart

WisteriaFlaxMimosa

Base

VanillaMuskSandalwood

Top

AldehydesPineappleMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

MimosaMimosa PetalsTulipWisteriaLilyTuberoseDyer’s GreenweedHyacinth

Base

OakmossIrisIncenseSandalwoodAmbrette (Musk Mallow)VetiverCedarVanilla

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Wisteria, Mimosa 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

Spring84

Summer74

Fall87

Winter100

Day100

Night67

Spring100

Summer61

Fall0

Winter46

Day–

Night–

Category winnerBLV AbsoluteMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men8

Unisex23

Women69

Men0

Unisex10

Women90

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#32,042

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#2,701

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews45

Category winnerAzzaro 9Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

BLV Absolute is a bright, powdery floral musk built around ginger, bergamot, soft yellow florals, vanilla, musk, and sandalwood. It opens with a fresh spicy lift, then settles into a smoother floral heart with a clean, lightly sweet base. It suits wearers who like polished feminine designer scents with freshness, powd…

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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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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, BLV Absolute or Azzaro 9?

Azzaro 9 takes 6 of 7 categories. BLV Absolute is rated 3.95/5 from 153 votes; Azzaro 9 is rated 4.27/5 from 382 votes. Choose BLV Absolute for a floral and fresh spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Azzaro 9 for a floral and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, BLV Absolute or Azzaro 9?

Azzaro 9 lasts longest (Azzaro 9 71/100, BLV Absolute 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, BLV Absolute or Azzaro 9?

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

Do BLV Absolute and Azzaro 9 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 24% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Wisteria, Mimosa and Vanilla.

Is BLV Absolute or Azzaro 9 better for summer or winter?

For summer, BLV Absolute is the stronger pick. For winter, BLV Absolute is the stronger pick. BLV Absolute suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in BLV Absolute and Azzaro 9?

BLV Absolute has top notes of Ginger and Bergamot, heart notes of Wisteria, Flax and Mimosa, a base of Vanilla, Musk and Sandalwood. 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.