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Canali Men Prestige vs Azzaro 9

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

Updated 407 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Azzaro 9 takes 5 of 7 categories.

  • Canali Men Prestige

    Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, day or night wear.

  • Azzaro 9

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

Canali Men Prestige2/7
Azzaro 95/7
Ratings & consensus
Azzaro 9
Community sentiment
Azzaro 9
Longevity
Azzaro 9
Sillage & projection
Canali Men Prestige
Value for money
Azzaro 9
Versatility
Canali Men Prestige
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 Men PrestigeCanali
Azzaro 9Azzaro
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.36/ 5 · 25 votes
Have 21%Had 16%Want 63%
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
60%Love
28%Like
0%Ok
12%Dislike
0%Hate

25 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
⏱ Longevity67
〰 Sillage74
♥ Love / hate84
⏱ Longevity71
〰 Sillage65
♥ Love / hate82
Category winners

LongevityAzzaro 9

SillageCanali Men Prestige

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value54
¤ Price value57
Category winnerAzzaro 9Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family
fresh spicy100%
citrus92%
warm spicy84%
fruity77%
powdery69%
aromatic61%
floral100%
white floral92%
yellow floral84%
woody77%
green69%
sweet61%
Scent match10%Clearly different

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top30 to 45 minutes
NutmegOrangeCardamomApplePineappleCorianderMandarin OrangeBergamot
Heart2 to 3 hours
VioletOrange BlossomLilyJasmine
Base5 to 8 hours
LeatherSandalwoodMuskIrisTonka BeanCedarVetiver
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 Prestige, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring50
Summer63
Fall100
Winter75
Day100
Night100
Spring100
Summer61
Fall0
Winter46
Day–
Night–
Category winnerCanali Men PrestigeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men80
Unisex20
Women0
Men0
Unisex10
Women90
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#39,996

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 Prestige opens with a sharp burst of citrus and orchard fruits, combining bergamot, orange, and crisp apple with aromatic coriander and cardamom. Crafted by perfumer Pierre Bourdon and launched in 2008, this woody floral musk quickly transitions into an unexpected floral heart where violet, orange blossom, …

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…

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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 Prestige or Azzaro 9?

Azzaro 9 takes 5 of 7 categories. Canali Men Prestige is rated 4.36/5 from 25 votes; Azzaro 9 is rated 4.27/5 from 382 votes. Choose Canali Men Prestige for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, day or night 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, Canali Men Prestige or Azzaro 9?

Azzaro 9 lasts longest (Azzaro 9 71/100, Canali Men Prestige 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Canali Men Prestige or Azzaro 9?

Canali Men Prestige projects furthest (Canali Men Prestige 74/100, Azzaro 9 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Canali Men Prestige and Azzaro 9 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 10% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Pineapple, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Lily.

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

For summer, Canali Men Prestige is the stronger pick. For winter, Canali Men Prestige is the stronger pick. Canali Men Prestige suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Canali Men Prestige and Azzaro 9?

Canali Men Prestige has top notes of Nutmeg, Orange, Cardamom and Apple, heart notes of Violet, Orange Blossom, Lily and Jasmine, a base of Leather, Sandalwood, Musk 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.

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