Fragrance comparison

Espiegle vs Azzaro 9

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 389 ratings analysed

Espiegle

Guepard

4.717 votes

Rank #30,622 WoodyWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Azzaro 9

Azzaro

4.27382 votes

Rank #2,632 FloralWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Azzaro 9 takes 2 of 3 categories.

Espiegle
Choose it for a woody and white floral character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
Azzaro 9
Choose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Espiegle1/3

Azzaro 92/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

EspiegleGuepard

Azzaro 9Azzaro

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.71/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 6%Had 4%Want 90%

4.27/ 5 · 382 votes

Have 61%Had 39%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

71%Love

29%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

46%Love

44%Like

3%Ok

7%Dislike

1%Hate

382 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate93

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityEspiegle

SillageAzzaro 9

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value57

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

white floral92%

powdery84%

citrus77%

warm spicy69%

floral61%

floral100%

white floral92%

yellow floral84%

woody77%

green69%

sweet61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both white floral, woody and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

Ylang-YlangMandarin OrangeBergamotAldehydesSpicy Notes

Heart2 to 4 hours

RosePatchouliTuberoseOrange BlossomNeroli

Base6 to 10 hours

SandalwoodCedarJasmineVanillaMuskWoodsy NotesFrangipaniTonka Bean

Top

AldehydesPineappleMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

MimosaMimosa PetalsTulipWisteriaLilyTuberoseDyer’s GreenweedHyacinth

Base

OakmossIrisIncenseSandalwoodAmbrette (Musk Mallow)VetiverCedarVanilla

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Bergamot, Aldehydes and Tuberose. Durations are only published for Espiegle, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer50

Fall100

Winter0

Day33

Night100

Spring100

Summer61

Fall0

Winter46

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men0

Unisex10

Women90

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,622

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#2,632

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews45

Category winnerAzzaro 9Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Espiegle by Guepard is an expansive floral woody musk released in 2003 that balances classic brightness with warm depth. The scent opens with a sharp burst of bergamot, mandarin orange, and aldehydes, quickly spiced with a gentle kick. At its heart, a lush bouquet of creamy tuberose, ylang-ylang, rose, and neroli bloo…

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Espiegle or Azzaro 9?

Azzaro 9 takes 2 of 3 categories. Espiegle is rated 4.71/5 from 7 votes; Azzaro 9 is rated 4.27/5 from 382 votes. Choose Espiegle for a woody and white floral character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Azzaro 9 for a floral and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Espiegle or Azzaro 9?

Espiegle lasts longest (Espiegle 83/100, Azzaro 9 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Espiegle or Azzaro 9?

Projection is very close: Azzaro 9 65/100, Espiegle 64/100 for sillage.

Do Espiegle and Azzaro 9 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, woody and floral accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Aldehydes and Tuberose.

Is Espiegle or Azzaro 9 better for summer or winter?

Espiegle suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Espiegle and Azzaro 9?

Espiegle has top notes of Ylang-Ylang, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Aldehydes, heart notes of Rose, Patchouli, Tuberose and Orange Blossom, a base of Sandalwood, Cedar, Jasmine and Vanilla. 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.