Fragrance comparison

Elite III vs Azzaro 9

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 420 ratings analysed

Elite III

Bois 1920

3.8738 votes

Rank #27,266 AldehydicYellow Floral

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37%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Azzaro 9

Azzaro

4.27382 votes

Rank #2,701 FloralWhite Floral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Azzaro 9 takes 4 of 7 categories.

Elite III
Choose it for a aldehydic and yellow floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.
Azzaro 9
Choose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

Elite III3/7

Azzaro 94/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Elite IIIBois 1920

Azzaro 9Azzaro

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.87/ 5 · 38 votes

Have 33%Had 12%Want 55%

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

38%Love

28%Like

7%Ok

21%Dislike

7%Hate

29 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

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityElite III

SillageElite III

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value40

¤ Price value57

Category winnerAzzaro 9Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aldehydic100%

yellow floral92%

white floral84%

woody77%

fresh69%

fruity61%

floral100%

white floral92%

yellow floral84%

woody77%

green69%

sweet61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both yellow floral, white floral and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AldehydesBlack Currant

Heart

Ylang-YlangJasmineRoseOrange Blossom

Base

SandalwoodPatchouliIncense

Top

AldehydesPineappleMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

MimosaMimosa PetalsTulipWisteriaLilyTuberoseDyer’s GreenweedHyacinth

Base

OakmossIrisIncenseSandalwoodAmbrette (Musk Mallow)VetiverCedarVanilla

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Sandalwood and Incense. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring73

Summer18

Fall91

Winter100

Day78

Night100

Spring100

Summer61

Fall0

Winter46

Day–

Night–

Category winnerElite IIIMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men15

Unisex31

Women54

Men0

Unisex10

Women90

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,266

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#2,701

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews45

Category winnerAzzaro 9Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Elite III is a polished floral chypre with a bright aldehydic lift, black currant sparkle, and a soft trail of rose, jasmine, ylang-ylang, patchouli, sandalwood, and incense. It opens crisp and slightly soapy, then settles into a woody floral dry-down that feels classic, dressed-up, and a little mysterious. This is li…

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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, Elite III or Azzaro 9?

Azzaro 9 takes 4 of 7 categories. Elite III is rated 3.87/5 from 38 votes; Azzaro 9 is rated 4.27/5 from 382 votes. Choose Elite III for a aldehydic and yellow floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear. 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, Elite III or Azzaro 9?

Elite III lasts longest (Elite III 80/100, Azzaro 9 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Elite III or Azzaro 9?

Projection is very close: Elite III 67/100, Azzaro 9 65/100 for sillage.

Do Elite III and Azzaro 9 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share yellow floral, white floral and woody accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Sandalwood and Incense.

Is Elite III or Azzaro 9 better for summer or winter?

For summer, Azzaro 9 is the stronger pick. For winter, Elite III is the stronger pick. Elite III suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Elite III and Azzaro 9?

Elite III has top notes of Aldehydes and Black Currant, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine, Rose and Orange Blossom, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli and Incense. 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.