Fragrance comparison

L'Insolent vs Azzaro 9

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 544 ratings analysed

L'Insolent

Charles Jourdan

4.22162 votes

Rank #28,908 White FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Azzaro 9

Azzaro

4.27382 votes

Rank #2,635 FloralWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Azzaro 9 takes 5 of 7 categories.

L'Insolent
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Azzaro 9
Choose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

L'Insolent2/7

Azzaro 95/7

Ratings & consensus: Azzaro 9
Community sentiment: Azzaro 9
Longevity: L'Insolent
Sillage & projection: L'Insolent
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

L'InsolentCharles Jourdan

Azzaro 9Azzaro

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.22/ 5 · 162 votes

Have 66%Had 34%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

43%Love

47%Like

1%Ok

9%Dislike

1%Hate

162 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

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityL'Insolent

SillageL'Insolent

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value54

¤ Price value57

Category winnerAzzaro 9Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

woody92%

fruity84%

aromatic77%

sweet69%

citrus61%

floral100%

white floral92%

yellow floral84%

woody77%

green69%

sweet61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both white floral, woody and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

PeachCassiaPineappleMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart3-5 hrs

TuberoseCorianderBrazilian RosewoodCarnationOrange BlossomJasmineLily-of-the-Valley

Base8-12 hrs

OakmossCedarAmberPatchouliMuskVanilla

Top

AldehydesPineappleMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

MimosaMimosa PetalsTulipWisteriaLilyTuberoseDyer’s GreenweedHyacinth

Base

OakmossIrisIncenseSandalwoodAmbrette (Musk Mallow)VetiverCedarVanilla

InformationalShared notesPineapple, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Tuberose. Durations are only published for L'Insolent, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring58

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day82

Night100

Spring100

Summer61

Fall0

Winter46

Day–

Night–

Category winnerAzzaro 9Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex20

Women80

Men0

Unisex10

Women90

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,908

PerfumerMax Gavarry

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#2,635

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews45

Category winnerAzzaro 9Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Charles Jourdan launched L'Insolent in 1986 as an unapologetic, opulent floriental with serious backbone. The first spray releases a tangy burst of ripe peach, juicy mandarin orange, and tart cassia buds that immediately grab your attention. Within twenty minutes, the initial fruit settles into a lush floral heart pac…

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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, L'Insolent or Azzaro 9?

Azzaro 9 takes 5 of 7 categories. L'Insolent is rated 4.22/5 from 162 votes; Azzaro 9 is rated 4.27/5 from 382 votes. Choose L'Insolent for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Azzaro 9 for a floral and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, L'Insolent or Azzaro 9?

They last about the same: L'Insolent 72/100, Azzaro 9 71/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, L'Insolent or Azzaro 9?

L'Insolent projects furthest (L'Insolent 68/100, Azzaro 9 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do L'Insolent and Azzaro 9 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, woody and sweet accords. Common notes include Pineapple, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Tuberose.

Is L'Insolent or Azzaro 9 better for summer or winter?

For summer, Azzaro 9 is the stronger pick. For winter, L'Insolent is the stronger pick. L'Insolent suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in L'Insolent and Azzaro 9?

L'Insolent has top notes of Peach, Cassia, Pineapple and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Tuberose, Coriander, Brazilian Rosewood and Carnation, a base of Oakmoss, Cedar, Amber and Patchouli. 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.