Fragrance comparison

Christopher Shannon vs Azzaro 9

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 417 ratings analysed

Christopher Shannon

Verduu

3.8635 votes

Rank #35,350 CitrusWoody

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27%scent match

Clearly different

Azzaro 9

Azzaro

4.27382 votes

Rank #2,522 FloralWhite Floral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3.

Christopher Shannon
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Azzaro 9
Choose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Christopher Shannon3/7

Azzaro 93/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Christopher ShannonVerduu

Azzaro 9Azzaro

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.86/ 5 · 35 votes

Have 54%Had 18%Want 28%

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

29%Love

43%Like

14%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

35 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

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageChristopher Shannon

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value66

¤ Price value57

Category winnerChristopher ShannonBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

floral77%

musky69%

aromatic61%

floral100%

white floral92%

yellow floral84%

woody77%

green69%

sweet61%

Scent match27%Clearly different · both floral and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

GingerMandarin OrangeLavenderTurmericCumin

Heart2-4 hrs

Orange BlossomRose OilMagnoliaMimosa

Base6-8+ hrs

MuskVetiverOakCashmere WoodSandalwoodAmber

Top

AldehydesPineappleMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

MimosaMimosa PetalsTulipWisteriaLilyTuberoseDyer’s GreenweedHyacinth

Base

OakmossIrisIncenseSandalwoodAmbrette (Musk Mallow)VetiverCedarVanilla

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Mimosa, Vetiver and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Christopher Shannon, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer77

Fall38

Winter23

Day100

Night39

Spring100

Summer61

Fall0

Winter46

Day–

Night–

Category winnerChristopher ShannonMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men44

Unisex50

Women6

Casual 41%Work 35%Date 15%Party 9%

Men0

Unisex10

Women90

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#35,350

PerfumerMark Buxton

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#2,522

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews45

Category winnerAzzaro 9Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Christopher Shannon by Verduu is a brisk, unconventional scent that wakes up your senses right away. The opening delivers a vibrant flash of tart mandarin orange and grated ginger, supported by an earthy kick of turmeric and aromatic cumin. It is dry, crisp, and slightly prickly. Within fifteen minutes, the initial bi…

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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, Christopher Shannon or Azzaro 9?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3. Christopher Shannon is rated 3.86/5 from 35 votes; Azzaro 9 is rated 4.27/5 from 382 votes. Choose Christopher Shannon for a citrus and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Azzaro 9 for a floral and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Christopher Shannon or Azzaro 9?

They last about the same: Christopher Shannon 71/100, Azzaro 9 71/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Christopher Shannon or Azzaro 9?

Projection is very close: Christopher Shannon 66/100, Azzaro 9 65/100 for sillage.

Do Christopher Shannon and Azzaro 9 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and woody accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Mimosa, Vetiver and Sandalwood.

Is Christopher Shannon or Azzaro 9 better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Christopher Shannon and Azzaro 9?

Christopher Shannon has top notes of Ginger, Mandarin Orange, Lavender and Turmeric, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Rose Oil, Magnolia and Mimosa, a base of Musk, Vetiver, Oak and Cashmere Wood. 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.