Fragrance comparison

Janine D. vs Azzaro 9

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

Updated 25 Oct 2026 429 ratings analysed

4 wins

Janine D.

Muelhens

4.4747 votes

Rank #29,360 FloralGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

Azzaro 9

Azzaro

4.27382 votes

Rank #2,576 FloralWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Janine D. takes 4 of 7 categories.

Janine D.
Choose it for a floral and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Azzaro 9
Choose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Janine D.4/7

Azzaro 93/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Janine D.Muelhens

Azzaro 9Azzaro

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.47/ 5 · 47 votes

Have 21%Had 52%Want 26%

4.27/ 5 · 382 votes

Have 61%Had 39%Want 0%

Category winnerJanine D.Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

62%Love

30%Like

2%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

47 votes

46%Love

44%Like

3%Ok

7%Dislike

1%Hate

382 votes

Category winnerJanine D.Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate87

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityAzzaro 9

SillageAzzaro 9

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value68

¤ Price value57

Category winnerJanine D.Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

green92%

woody84%

earthy77%

white floral69%

aromatic61%

floral100%

white floral92%

yellow floral84%

woody77%

green69%

sweet61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both floral, green and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

GalbanumBergamotHyacinthRaspberry

Heart2-4 hrs

LilacLily-of-the-ValleyIrisRoseJasmineCarnation

Base6-8+ hrs

OakmossMuskSandalwoodAmberVetiver

Top

AldehydesPineappleMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

MimosaMimosa PetalsTulipWisteriaLilyTuberoseDyer’s GreenweedHyacinth

Base

OakmossIrisIncenseSandalwoodAmbrette (Musk Mallow)VetiverCedarVanilla

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Hyacinth, Iris and Oakmoss. Durations are only published for Janine D., so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall69

Winter54

Day100

Night41

Spring100

Summer61

Fall0

Winter46

Day–

Night–

Category winnerJanine D.Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Work 38%Casual 35%Date 16%Party 11%

Men0

Unisex10

Women90

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,360

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#2,576

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews45

Category winnerAzzaro 9Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Muelhens Janine D. is a bracing, unapologetic green floral chypre from 1976 that immediately grabs your attention. The opening cracks open with bitter galbanum resin, sharp bergamot, and dewy, snapping hyacinth stems. Give it ten minutes. The initial solvent bite quickly settles down, making room for a crisp heart of …

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Janine D. or Azzaro 9?

Janine D. takes 4 of 7 categories. Janine D. is rated 4.47/5 from 47 votes; Azzaro 9 is rated 4.27/5 from 382 votes. Choose Janine D. for a floral and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Azzaro 9 for a floral and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Janine D. or Azzaro 9?

They last about the same: Azzaro 9 71/100, Janine D. 70/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Janine D. or Azzaro 9?

Azzaro 9 projects furthest (Azzaro 9 65/100, Janine D. 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Janine D. and Azzaro 9 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, green and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Hyacinth, Iris and Oakmoss.

Is Janine D. or Azzaro 9 better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Janine D. and Azzaro 9?

Janine D. has top notes of Galbanum, Bergamot, Hyacinth and Raspberry, heart notes of Lilac, Lily-of-the-Valley, Iris and Rose, a base of Oakmoss, Musk, Sandalwood and Amber. 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.