Fragrance comparison

BLV vs Azzaro 9

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 2,654 ratings analysed

BLV

Bvlgari

3.752,272 votes

Rank #7,651 Fresh SpicyFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

20%scent match

Clearly different

7 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 7 of 7 categories.

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

BLV0/7

Azzaro 97/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BLVBvlgari

Azzaro 9Azzaro

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.75/ 5 · 2,272 votes

Have 41%Had 59%Want 0%

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

35%Love

49%Like

2%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

2,110 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

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityAzzaro 9

SillageAzzaro 9

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value51

¤ Price value57

Category winnerAzzaro 9Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

floral92%

fresh84%

powdery77%

musky69%

citrus61%

floral100%

white floral92%

yellow floral84%

woody77%

green69%

sweet61%

Scent match20%Clearly different · both floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GingerBergamot

Heart

WisteriaFlax

Base

MuskSandalwoodBlack locustVanilla

Top

AldehydesPineappleMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

MimosaMimosa PetalsTulipWisteriaLilyTuberoseDyer’s GreenweedHyacinth

Base

OakmossIrisIncenseSandalwoodAmbrette (Musk Mallow)VetiverCedarVanilla

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Wisteria, Sandalwood 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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter87

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer61

Fall0

Winter46

Day–

Night–

Category winnerAzzaro 9Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men9

Unisex32

Women59

Men0

Unisex10

Women90

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,651

PerfumerAlberto Morillas

Launched—

Reviews19

Overall rank#2,701

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews45

Category winnerAzzaro 9Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Bvlgari BLV is a cool, fresh spicy floral musk built around ginger, bergamot, wisteria, musk and sandalwood. It has a clean, polished character that many wearers describe as unusual, classy and energetic, with a powdery musky dry-down softened by vanilla and acacia-like sweetness. Its sharper ginger opening and slight…

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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 or Azzaro 9?

Azzaro 9 takes 7 of 7 categories. BLV is rated 3.75/5 from 2,272 votes; Azzaro 9 is rated 4.27/5 from 382 votes. Choose BLV for a fresh spicy and floral character. Best in spring. 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 or Azzaro 9?

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

Which projects more, BLV or Azzaro 9?

Azzaro 9 projects furthest (Azzaro 9 65/100, BLV 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do BLV and Azzaro 9 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 20% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Wisteria, Sandalwood and Vanilla.

Is BLV or Azzaro 9 better for summer or winter?

For summer, Azzaro 9 is the stronger pick. For winter, BLV is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in BLV and Azzaro 9?

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