Fragrance comparison

Bohemian Musk vs Azzaro 9

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

Updated 2 Nov 2026 413 ratings analysed

Bohemian Musk

Manoush

3.5531 votes

Rank #52,441 MuskyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

15%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Azzaro 9

Azzaro

4.27382 votes

Rank #2,632 FloralWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Azzaro 9 takes 5 of 7 categories.

Bohemian Musk
Choose it for a musky and powdery character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Azzaro 9
Choose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Bohemian Musk2/7

Azzaro 95/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Bohemian MuskManoush

Azzaro 9Azzaro

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.55/ 5 · 31 votes

Have 49%Had 19%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

13%Love

45%Like

26%Ok

16%Dislike

0%Hate

31 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

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate64

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityAzzaro 9

SillageAzzaro 9

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value68

¤ Price value57

Category winnerBohemian MuskBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

musky100%

powdery83%

amber65%

woody48%

white floral30%

floral100%

white floral92%

yellow floral84%

woody77%

green69%

sweet61%

Scent match15%Clearly different · both woody and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

BergamotBasilOrangeYlang-Ylang

Heart2-3 hrs

AngelicaLily-of-the-ValleyRose

Base4-6 hrs

MuskCashmere WoodAmberVanilla

Top

AldehydesPineappleMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

MimosaMimosa PetalsTulipWisteriaLilyTuberoseDyer’s GreenweedHyacinth

Base

OakmossIrisIncenseSandalwoodAmbrette (Musk Mallow)VetiverCedarVanilla

InformationalShared notesBergamot and Vanilla. Durations are only published for Bohemian Musk, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring90

Summer80

Fall100

Winter60

Day100

Night89

Spring100

Summer61

Fall0

Winter46

Day–

Night–

Category winnerBohemian MuskMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex13

Women87

Men0

Unisex10

Women90

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#52,441

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#2,632

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews45

Category winnerAzzaro 9Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Manoush Bohemian Musk is an easygoing floral woody musk designed around clean, close-range comfort. The initial spray delivers a brief flash of sweet orange and bergamot before settling into a distinctive blend of herbaceous sweet basil and soapy lily of the valley. Soft white musk is detectable from the first minute.…

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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, Bohemian Musk or Azzaro 9?

Azzaro 9 takes 5 of 7 categories. Bohemian Musk is rated 3.55/5 from 31 votes; Azzaro 9 is rated 4.27/5 from 382 votes. Choose Bohemian Musk for a musky and powdery character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, 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, Bohemian Musk or Azzaro 9?

Azzaro 9 lasts longest (Azzaro 9 71/100, Bohemian Musk 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bohemian Musk or Azzaro 9?

Azzaro 9 projects furthest (Azzaro 9 65/100, Bohemian Musk 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bohemian Musk and Azzaro 9 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 15% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and white floral accords. Common notes include Bergamot and Vanilla.

Is Bohemian Musk or Azzaro 9 better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Bohemian Musk and Azzaro 9?

Bohemian Musk has top notes of Bergamot, Basil, Orange and Ylang-Ylang, heart notes of Angelica, Lily-of-the-Valley and Rose, a base of Musk, Cashmere Wood, Amber 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.