Dune vs Azzaro 9
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
21%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Azzaro 9 takes 4 of 7 categories.
DuneChoose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Azzaro 9Choose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.
Dune3/7
Azzaro 94/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Azzaro 9
- Community sentiment
- Azzaro 9
- Longevity
- Dune
- Sillage & projection
- Dune
- Value for money
- Azzaro 9
- Versatility
- Azzaro 9
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Dune
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
DuneDiorAzzaro 9AzzaroWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.95/ 5 · 13,323 votes
Have 53%Had 47%Want 0%
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 hate39%Love
39%Like
3%Ok
17%Dislike
1%Hate
12,689 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
Category winners
LongevityDune
SillageDune
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerAzzaro 9Best value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
amber92%
balsamic84%
warm spicy77%
powdery69%
citrus61%
floral100%
white floral92%
yellow floral84%
woody77%
green69%
sweet61%
Scent match21%Clearly different · both woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Brazilian RosewoodAldehydesMandarin OrangeBergamotPeony
Heart
LilyYlang-YlangWallflowerJasmineRose
Base
AmberSandalwoodBenzoinOakmossVanillaPatchouliMusk
Top
AldehydesPineappleMandarin OrangeBergamot
Heart
MimosaMimosa PetalsTulipWisteriaLilyTuberoseDyer’s GreenweedHyacinth
Base
OakmossIrisIncenseSandalwoodAmbrette (Musk Mallow)VetiverCedarVanilla
InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Lily. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring70
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer61
Fall0
Winter46
Day–
Night–
Category winnerAzzaro 9Most year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#997
PerfumerDominique Ropion, Jean-Louis Sieuzac, Nejla Barbir
Launched1991
Reviews360
Overall rank#2,696
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews45
Category winnerDuneHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotDior Dune smells like warm, sun-baked coastal sand and dry cedar wood on a breezy late summer afternoon. Instead of leaning on sugary fruits or heavy vanilla syrup, Dune opens with a crisp, sparkling burst of aldehydes, zesty mandarin orange, and dry Brazilian rosewood. As the bright opening settles on your skin, gent…
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, Dune or Azzaro 9?
Azzaro 9 takes 4 of 7 categories. Dune is rated 3.95/5 from 13,323 votes; Azzaro 9 is rated 4.27/5 from 382 votes. Choose Dune for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Azzaro 9 for a floral and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Dune or Azzaro 9?
Dune lasts longest (Dune 75/100, Azzaro 9 71/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Dune or Azzaro 9?
Projection is very close: Dune 66/100, Azzaro 9 65/100 for sillage.
Do Dune and Azzaro 9 smell similar?
Clearly different: a 21% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Lily.
Is Dune or Azzaro 9 better for summer or winter?
For summer, Azzaro 9 is the stronger pick. For winter, Dune is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Dune and Azzaro 9?
Dune has top notes of Brazilian Rosewood, Aldehydes, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Lily, Ylang-Ylang, Wallflower and Jasmine, a base of Amber, Sandalwood, Benzoin and Oakmoss. 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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