Calypso vs Azzaro 9
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
35%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
CalypsoChoose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Azzaro 9Choose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Calypso2/4
Azzaro 92/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Azzaro 9
- Sillage & projection
- Calypso
- Value for money
- Calypso
- 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
CalypsoExtractAzzaro 9AzzaroWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.33/ 5 · 3 votes
Have 20%Had 10%Want 70%
4.27/ 5 · 382 votes
Have 61%Had 39%Want 0%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate33%Love
67%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
3 votes · too few to score
46%Love
44%Like
3%Ok
7%Dislike
1%Hate
382 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityAzzaro 9
SillageCalypso
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerCalypsoBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwhite floral100%
woody92%
vanilla84%
citrus77%
sweet69%
aromatic61%
floral100%
white floral92%
yellow floral84%
woody77%
green69%
sweet61%
Scent match35%Some overlap · both white floral, woody and sweet
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
LemonOrange Blossom
Heart
LilyRoseYlang-Ylang
Base
PatchouliVanillaTonka BeanVetiver
Top
AldehydesPineappleMandarin OrangeBergamot
Heart
MimosaMimosa PetalsTulipWisteriaLilyTuberoseDyer’s GreenweedHyacinth
Base
OakmossIrisIncenseSandalwoodAmbrette (Musk Mallow)VetiverCedarVanilla
InformationalShared notesLily, Vanilla and Vetiver. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring67
Summer67
Fall100
Winter67
Day100
Night100
Spring100
Summer61
Fall0
Winter46
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#57,116
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#2,696
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews45
Category winnerAzzaro 9Higher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotCalypso by Extract opens with an invigorating burst of tart lemon and sweet orange blossom, instantly creating an uplifting and bright mood. As the initial citrus sparkle softens on skin, a lush floral heart of white lily, velvety rose, and creamy ylang-ylang takes center stage, bringing a warm, sun-drenched floral ch…
Reviews →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 →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, Calypso or Azzaro 9?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Calypso is rated 4.33/5 from 3 votes; Azzaro 9 is rated 4.27/5 from 382 votes. Choose Calypso for a white floral and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Azzaro 9 for a floral and white floral character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Calypso or Azzaro 9?
Azzaro 9 lasts longest (Azzaro 9 71/100, Calypso 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Calypso or Azzaro 9?
Calypso projects furthest (Calypso 88/100, Azzaro 9 65/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Calypso and Azzaro 9 smell similar?
Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, woody and sweet accords. Common notes include Lily, Vanilla and Vetiver.
Is Calypso or Azzaro 9 better for summer or winter?
Calypso suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Calypso and Azzaro 9?
Calypso has top notes of Lemon and Orange Blossom, heart notes of Lily, Rose and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Patchouli, Vanilla, Tonka Bean and Vetiver. 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.
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