Fragrance comparison

Iris Tuberose vs Azzaro 9

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 797 ratings analysed

Iris Tuberose

Creed

3.87415 votes

Rank #29,141 White FloralTuberose

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31%scent match

Clearly different

6 wins

Azzaro 9

Azzaro

4.27382 votes

Rank #2,700 FloralWhite Floral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Azzaro 9 takes 6 of 7 categories.

Iris Tuberose
Choose it for a white floral and tuberose character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Azzaro 9
Choose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Iris Tuberose0/7

Azzaro 96/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Iris TuberoseCreed

Azzaro 9Azzaro

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.87/ 5 · 415 votes

Have 68%Had 32%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

36%Love

40%Like

6%Ok

13%Dislike

5%Hate

415 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

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageAzzaro 9

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value37

¤ Price value57

Category winnerAzzaro 9Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

tuberose83%

green65%

animalic48%

ozonic30%

floral100%

white floral92%

yellow floral84%

woody77%

green69%

sweet61%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both white floral and green

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Violet LeafGalbanumOrange

Heart2-4 hrs

TuberoseLilyLily-of-the-Valley

Base6-8 hrs

Orange BlossomMuskVanilla

Top

AldehydesPineappleMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

MimosaMimosa PetalsTulipWisteriaLilyTuberoseDyer’s GreenweedHyacinth

Base

OakmossIrisIncenseSandalwoodAmbrette (Musk Mallow)VetiverCedarVanilla

InformationalShared notesTuberose, Lily and Vanilla. Durations are only published for Iris Tuberose, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer68

Fall0

Winter20

Day100

Night36

Spring100

Summer61

Fall0

Winter46

Day–

Night–

Category winnerAzzaro 9Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex20

Women79

Men0

Unisex10

Women90

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,141

PerfumerJulien Rasquinet

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#2,700

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews45

Category winnerAzzaro 9Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Creed Iris Tuberose opens with a burst of crisp galbanum, violet leaf, and bright orange, delivering the clean aroma of fresh cut stems and morning garden air. As the green opening softens, creamy tuberose takes center stage alongside dewy lily and delicate lily-of-the-valley. The scent avoids heavy vintage thickness,…

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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, Iris Tuberose or Azzaro 9?

Azzaro 9 takes 6 of 7 categories. Iris Tuberose is rated 3.87/5 from 415 votes; Azzaro 9 is rated 4.27/5 from 382 votes. Choose Iris Tuberose for a white floral and tuberose character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Azzaro 9 for a floral and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Iris Tuberose or Azzaro 9?

They last about the same: Iris Tuberose 71/100, Azzaro 9 71/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Iris Tuberose or Azzaro 9?

Azzaro 9 projects furthest (Azzaro 9 65/100, Iris Tuberose 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Iris Tuberose and Azzaro 9 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and green accords. Common notes include Tuberose, Lily and Vanilla.

Is Iris Tuberose or Azzaro 9 better for summer or winter?

For summer, Iris Tuberose is the stronger pick. For winter, Azzaro 9 is the stronger pick. Iris Tuberose suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Iris Tuberose and Azzaro 9?

Iris Tuberose has top notes of Violet Leaf, Galbanum and Orange, heart notes of Tuberose, Lily and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Orange Blossom, Musk 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.