Fragrance comparison

M'Lady's Desire II vs Azzaro 9

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 383 ratings analysed

M'Lady's Desire II

The Dua Brand

4.001 votes

Rank #61,629 SweetVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

13%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Azzaro 9

Azzaro

4.27382 votes

Rank #2,497 FloralWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Azzaro 9 takes 3 of 4 categories.

M'Lady's Desire II
Choose it for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on 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.

M'Lady's Desire II1/4

Azzaro 93/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Azzaro 9
Sillage & projection: Azzaro 9
Value for money: M'Lady's Desire II
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

M'Lady's Desire IIThe Dua Brand

Azzaro 9Azzaro

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 17%Had 17%Want 67%

4.27/ 5 · 382 votes

Have 61%Had 39%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · 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

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityAzzaro 9

SillageAzzaro 9

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value57

Category winnerM'Lady's Desire IIBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

vanilla92%

cacao84%

powdery77%

warm spicy69%

rose61%

floral100%

white floral92%

yellow floral84%

woody77%

green69%

sweet61%

Scent match13%Clearly different · both sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Madagascar VanillaCacaoTurkish RoseToffeeMuskOrange BlossomYlang-YlangViolet LeafPineappleNeroliCedarTonka

No top / heart / base split published

Top

AldehydesPineappleMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

MimosaMimosa PetalsTulipWisteriaLilyTuberoseDyer’s GreenweedHyacinth

Base

OakmossIrisIncenseSandalwoodAmbrette (Musk Mallow)VetiverCedarVanilla

InformationalShared notesMadagascar Vanilla, Pineapple and Cedar. Durations are only published for M'Lady's Desire II, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night53

Spring100

Summer61

Fall0

Winter46

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 38%Date 27%Party 22%Work 14%

Men0

Unisex10

Women90

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#61,629

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#2,497

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews45

Category winnerAzzaro 9Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

M'Lady's Desire II by The Dua Brand opens with a splash of ripe mango, crisp pear, and tropical guava that smells like fresh fruit salad drizzled in warm honey. As the bright fruit settles, a garden of orange blossom and Turkish rose emerges, keeping the sweetness balanced and plush. The base deepens into rich cacao, …

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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, M'Lady's Desire II or Azzaro 9?

Azzaro 9 takes 3 of 4 categories. M'Lady's Desire II is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes; Azzaro 9 is rated 4.27/5 from 382 votes. Choose M'Lady's Desire II for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on 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, M'Lady's Desire II or Azzaro 9?

Azzaro 9 lasts longest (Azzaro 9 71/100, M'Lady's Desire II 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, M'Lady's Desire II or Azzaro 9?

Azzaro 9 projects furthest (Azzaro 9 65/100, M'Lady's Desire II 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do M'Lady's Desire II and Azzaro 9 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 13% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet accords. Common notes include Madagascar Vanilla, Pineapple and Cedar.

Is M'Lady's Desire II or Azzaro 9 better for summer or winter?

M'Lady's Desire II suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in M'Lady's Desire II and Azzaro 9?

M'Lady's Desire II features Madagascar Vanilla, Cacao, Turkish Rose, Toffee and Musk. 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.