Fragrance comparison

Gharami vs Azzaro 9

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 391 ratings analysed

Gharami

Ajmal

4.679 votes

Rank #34,024 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

30%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Azzaro 9

Azzaro

4.27382 votes

Rank #2,703 FloralWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Azzaro 9 takes 3 of 4 categories.

Gharami
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Azzaro 9
Choose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Gharami1/4

Azzaro 93/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Azzaro 9
Sillage & projection: Gharami
Value for money: Azzaro 9
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

GharamiAjmal

Azzaro 9Azzaro

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.67/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 19%Had 2%Want 79%

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

67%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

9 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

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate92

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityAzzaro 9

SillageGharami

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value57

Category winnerAzzaro 9Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

powdery92%

citrus84%

white floral77%

earthy69%

rose61%

floral100%

white floral92%

yellow floral84%

woody77%

green69%

sweet61%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both woody and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Orange BlossomBergamot

Heart

RoseIrisYlang-YlangJasmine

Base

SandalwoodOakmossMuskCedarPatchouliAmbergris

Top

AldehydesPineappleMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

MimosaMimosa PetalsTulipWisteriaLilyTuberoseDyer’s GreenweedHyacinth

Base

OakmossIrisIncenseSandalwoodAmbrette (Musk Mallow)VetiverCedarVanilla

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Iris, Sandalwood and Oakmoss. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring80

Summer20

Fall100

Winter60

Day100

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#34,024

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#2,703

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews45

Category winnerAzzaro 9Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ajmal Gharami is a citrusy orange blossom opening that quickly turns into a classic floral heart, rose and jasmine with a soft iris powder. In the dry down it reads woody and mossy, with sandalwood, cedar, patchouli and musk adding a slightly earthy warmth. It suits anyone who likes traditional floral woody musks wit…

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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, Gharami or Azzaro 9?

Azzaro 9 takes 3 of 4 categories. Gharami is rated 4.67/5 from 9 votes; Azzaro 9 is rated 4.27/5 from 382 votes. Choose Gharami for a woody and powdery character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Azzaro 9 for a floral and white floral character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Gharami or Azzaro 9?

Azzaro 9 lasts longest (Azzaro 9 71/100, Gharami 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Gharami or Azzaro 9?

Gharami projects furthest (Gharami 70/100, Azzaro 9 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Gharami and Azzaro 9 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and white floral accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Iris, Sandalwood and Oakmoss.

Is Gharami or Azzaro 9 better for summer or winter?

Gharami suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Gharami and Azzaro 9?

Gharami has top notes of Orange Blossom and Bergamot, heart notes of Rose, Iris, Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood, Oakmoss, Musk and Cedar. 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.