Fragrance comparison

Canali Men vs Azzaro 9

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 748 ratings analysed

Canali Men

Canali

4.34366 votes

Rank #25,667 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Azzaro 9

Azzaro

4.27382 votes

Rank #2,651 FloralWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Azzaro 9 takes 4 of 7 categories.

Canali Men
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Azzaro 9
Choose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

Canali Men3/7

Azzaro 94/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Canali MenCanali

Azzaro 9Azzaro

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.34/ 5 · 366 votes

Have 40%Had 29%Want 31%

4.27/ 5 · 382 votes

Have 61%Had 39%Want 0%

Category winnerCanali MenRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

42%Like

1%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

366 votes

46%Love

44%Like

3%Ok

7%Dislike

1%Hate

382 votes

Category winnerCanali MenMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityAzzaro 9

SillageAzzaro 9

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value57

Category winnerAzzaro 9Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

white floral77%

powdery69%

sweet61%

floral100%

white floral92%

yellow floral84%

woody77%

green69%

sweet61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both woody, white floral and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

NutmegCorianderPineappleMandarin OrangeCardamomBergamotOrangeApple

Heart2 to 3 hours

Orange BlossomVioletJasmineLily

Base4 to 6 hours

LeatherVetiverCedarIrisMuskSandalwoodTonka Bean

Top

AldehydesPineappleMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

MimosaMimosa PetalsTulipWisteriaLilyTuberoseDyer’s GreenweedHyacinth

Base

OakmossIrisIncenseSandalwoodAmbrette (Musk Mallow)VetiverCedarVanilla

InformationalShared notesPineapple, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Lily. Durations are only published for Canali Men, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring89

Summer78

Fall100

Winter82

Day100

Night85

Spring100

Summer61

Fall0

Winter46

Day–

Night–

Category winnerCanali MenMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men92

Unisex8

Women0

Men0

Unisex10

Women90

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,667

PerfumerPierre Bourdon

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#2,651

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews45

Category winnerAzzaro 9Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Canali Men by Canali brings together crisp fruit, bright spices, and a grounded base of woods and leather. Crafted by perfumer Pierre Bourdon, the composition opens with a lively blend of mandarin orange, bergamot, pineapple, and crisp apple, dusted with nutmeg and cardamom. As the brightness softens, a classic floral…

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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, Canali Men or Azzaro 9?

Azzaro 9 takes 4 of 7 categories. Canali Men is rated 4.34/5 from 366 votes; Azzaro 9 is rated 4.27/5 from 382 votes. Choose Canali Men for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Azzaro 9 for a floral and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Canali Men or Azzaro 9?

Azzaro 9 lasts longest (Azzaro 9 71/100, Canali Men 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Canali Men or Azzaro 9?

Azzaro 9 projects furthest (Azzaro 9 65/100, Canali Men 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Canali Men and Azzaro 9 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, white floral and sweet accords. Common notes include Pineapple, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Lily.

Is Canali Men or Azzaro 9 better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Canali Men and Azzaro 9?

Canali Men has top notes of Nutmeg, Coriander, Pineapple and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Violet, Jasmine and Lily, a base of Leather, Vetiver, Cedar and Iris. 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.