Fragrance comparison

Kochi vs Azzaro 9

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 393 ratings analysed

Kochi

Proad

4.1811 votes

Rank #40,898 CitrusGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

26%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Azzaro 9

Azzaro

4.27382 votes

Rank #2,653 FloralWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Azzaro 9 takes 4 of 5 categories.

Kochi
Choose it for a citrus and green character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Azzaro 9
Choose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Kochi0/5

Azzaro 94/5

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

KochiProad

Azzaro 9Azzaro

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.18/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 30%Had 5%Want 65%

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

55%Love

27%Like

9%Ok

0%Dislike

9%Hate

11 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

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityAzzaro 9

SillageAzzaro 9

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value57

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

green92%

woody84%

fresh77%

aromatic69%

fresh spicy61%

floral100%

white floral92%

yellow floral84%

woody77%

green69%

sweet61%

Scent match26%Clearly different · both green and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

BergamotPetitgrainSweet OrangeYuzu

Heart2 to 4 hours

GrassJasmineMimosaRosePeonyIris

Base3 to 6 hours

MuskWater NotesCedarVetiverHinoki Wood

Top

AldehydesPineappleMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

MimosaMimosa PetalsTulipWisteriaLilyTuberoseDyer’s GreenweedHyacinth

Base

OakmossIrisIncenseSandalwoodAmbrette (Musk Mallow)VetiverCedarVanilla

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Mimosa, Iris and Cedar. Durations are only published for Kochi, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall33

Winter17

Day100

Night–

Spring100

Summer61

Fall0

Winter46

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men20

Unisex80

Women0

Men0

Unisex10

Women90

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#40,898

PerfumerJutinat Piyaweerawong

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#2,653

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews45

Category winnerAzzaro 9Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Kochi by Proad takes its name from Japan's premier yuzu-growing prefecture, delivering an airy blend of tart citrus, lush foliage, and serene woods. The fragrance opens with a sharp burst of yuzu, bergamot, and sweet orange accented by bitter petitgrain. Rather than staying a simple fruit spray, it quickly shifts into…

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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, Kochi or Azzaro 9?

Azzaro 9 takes 4 of 5 categories. Kochi is rated 4.18/5 from 11 votes; Azzaro 9 is rated 4.27/5 from 382 votes. Choose Kochi for a citrus and green character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Azzaro 9 for a floral and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Kochi or Azzaro 9?

Azzaro 9 lasts longest (Azzaro 9 71/100, Kochi 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Kochi or Azzaro 9?

Azzaro 9 projects furthest (Azzaro 9 65/100, Kochi 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Kochi and Azzaro 9 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mimosa, Iris and Cedar.

Is Kochi or Azzaro 9 better for summer or winter?

Kochi suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Kochi and Azzaro 9?

Kochi has top notes of Bergamot, Petitgrain, Sweet Orange and Yuzu, heart notes of Grass, Jasmine, Mimosa and Rose, a base of Musk, Water Notes, Cedar and Vetiver. 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.