Fragrance comparison

Cavatina vs Azzaro 9

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

Updated 23 Oct 2026 788 ratings analysed

Cavatina

Parfums Dusita

3.85406 votes

Rank #10,189 White FloralFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

7 wins

Azzaro 9

Azzaro

4.27382 votes

Rank #2,518 FloralWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Azzaro 9 takes 7 of 7 categories.

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

Cavatina0/7

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

CavatinaParfums Dusita

Azzaro 9Azzaro

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.85/ 5 · 406 votes

Have 39%Had 15%Want 46%

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

31%Like

20%Ok

11%Dislike

2%Hate

406 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

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityAzzaro 9

SillageAzzaro 9

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value36

¤ Price value57

Category winnerAzzaro 9Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

fresh83%

floral65%

green48%

tuberose30%

floral100%

white floral92%

yellow floral84%

woody77%

green69%

sweet61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both white floral, floral and green

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

TuberoseEgyptian JasmineCalabrian bergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

Lily-of-the-ValleyYlang-YlangTea Rose

Base5-7 hrs

Ambrette (Musk Mallow)SiamAustralian SandalwoodVanilla Absolute

Top

AldehydesPineappleMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

MimosaMimosa PetalsTulipWisteriaLilyTuberoseDyer’s GreenweedHyacinth

Base

OakmossIrisIncenseSandalwoodAmbrette (Musk Mallow)VetiverCedarVanilla

InformationalShared notesTuberose, Calabrian bergamot and Ambrette (Musk Mallow). Durations are only published for Cavatina, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer64

Fall18

Winter10

Day100

Night21

Spring100

Summer61

Fall0

Winter46

Day–

Night–

Category winnerAzzaro 9Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex25

Women74

Work 37%Casual 32%Date 24%Party 8%

Men0

Unisex10

Women90

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,189

PerfumerPissara Umavijani

Launched—

Reviews59

Overall rank#2,518

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews45

Category winnerAzzaro 9Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cavatina by Parfums Dusita smells like an open garden drenched in morning rain. Fresh Calabrian bergamot and sheer Egyptian jasmine cut through the air in the first few minutes, followed by an unmistakable burst of dewy lily-of-the-valley. The flower feels crisp rather than dusty. Creamy tuberose and subtle tea rose g…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Cavatina or Azzaro 9?

Azzaro 9 takes 7 of 7 categories. Cavatina is rated 3.85/5 from 406 votes; Azzaro 9 is rated 4.27/5 from 382 votes. Choose Cavatina for a white floral and fresh character. Best in spring, 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, Cavatina or Azzaro 9?

Azzaro 9 lasts longest (Azzaro 9 71/100, Cavatina 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cavatina or Azzaro 9?

Azzaro 9 projects furthest (Azzaro 9 65/100, Cavatina 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cavatina and Azzaro 9 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, floral and green accords. Common notes include Tuberose, Calabrian bergamot and Ambrette (Musk Mallow).

Is Cavatina or Azzaro 9 better for summer or winter?

For summer, Cavatina is the stronger pick. For winter, Azzaro 9 is the stronger pick. Cavatina suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cavatina and Azzaro 9?

Cavatina has top notes of Tuberose, Egyptian Jasmine and Calabrian bergamot, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Ylang-Ylang and Tea Rose, a base of Ambrette (Musk Mallow), Siam, Australian Sandalwood and Vanilla Absolute. 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.