Fragrance comparison

Honoré Delights vs Azzaro 9

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 1,041 ratings analysed

Honoré Delights

Ex Nihilo

4.09659 votes

Rank #7,071 MuskyPowdery

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36%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Azzaro 9

Azzaro

4.27382 votes

Rank #2,703 FloralWhite Floral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Azzaro 9 takes 6 of 7 categories.

Honoré Delights
Choose it for a musky and powdery character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Azzaro 9
Choose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Honoré Delights1/7

Azzaro 96/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Honoré DelightsEx Nihilo

Azzaro 9Azzaro

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.09/ 5 · 659 votes

Have 76%Had 24%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 hate

41%Love

36%Like

16%Ok

5%Dislike

2%Hate

659 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

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityAzzaro 9

SillageAzzaro 9

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value32

¤ Price value57

Category winnerAzzaro 9Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

musky100%

powdery91%

woody83%

citrus74%

white floral65%

floral56%

floral100%

white floral92%

yellow floral84%

woody77%

green69%

sweet61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both woody, white floral and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

NeroliBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

Ambrette (Musk Mallow)IrisOrange Blossom

Base6-8 hrs

MuskSandalwoodCedar

Top

AldehydesPineappleMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

MimosaMimosa PetalsTulipWisteriaLilyTuberoseDyer’s GreenweedHyacinth

Base

OakmossIrisIncenseSandalwoodAmbrette (Musk Mallow)VetiverCedarVanilla

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Ambrette (Musk Mallow), Iris and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Honoré Delights, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer64

Fall0

Winter68

Day100

Night44

Spring100

Summer61

Fall0

Winter46

Day–

Night–

Category winnerHonoré DelightsMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex16

Women82

Men0

Unisex10

Women90

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,071

PerfumerNatalie Gracia-Cetto

Launched—

Reviews42

Overall rank#2,703

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews45

Category winnerAzzaro 9Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Honoré Delights by Ex Nihilo feels like stepping into a chic Parisian bakery on a crisp spring morning while wearing a fresh white linen shirt. The scent starts with a bright splash of tart bergamot and neroli before melting into an airy center of powdery iris, orange blossom, and fuzzy ambrette seed. As it settles on…

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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, Honoré Delights or Azzaro 9?

Azzaro 9 takes 6 of 7 categories. Honoré Delights is rated 4.09/5 from 659 votes; Azzaro 9 is rated 4.27/5 from 382 votes. Choose Honoré Delights for a musky and powdery character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Azzaro 9 for a floral and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Honoré Delights or Azzaro 9?

Azzaro 9 lasts longest (Azzaro 9 71/100, Honoré Delights 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Honoré Delights or Azzaro 9?

Azzaro 9 projects furthest (Azzaro 9 65/100, Honoré Delights 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Honoré Delights and Azzaro 9 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, white floral and floral accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Ambrette (Musk Mallow), Iris and Sandalwood.

Is Honoré Delights or Azzaro 9 better for summer or winter?

For summer, Honoré Delights is the stronger pick. For winter, Honoré Delights is the stronger pick. Honoré Delights suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Honoré Delights and Azzaro 9?

Honoré Delights has top notes of Neroli and Bergamot, heart notes of Ambrette (Musk Mallow), Iris and Orange Blossom, a base of Musk, Sandalwood 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.