Fragrance comparison

Mexx Man vs Azzaro 9

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 825 ratings analysed

Mexx Man

Mexx

3.20443 votes

Rank #18,099 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

24%scent match

Clearly different

6 wins

Azzaro 9

Azzaro

4.27382 votes

Rank #2,701 FloralWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Azzaro 9 takes 6 of 7 categories.

Mexx Man
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.
Azzaro 9
Choose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Mexx Man1/7

Azzaro 96/7

Ratings & consensus: Azzaro 9
Community sentiment: Azzaro 9
Longevity: Azzaro 9
Sillage & projection: Azzaro 9
Value for money: Mexx Man
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

Mexx ManMexx

Azzaro 9Azzaro

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.20/ 5 · 443 votes

Have 40%Had 60%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

11%Love

55%Like

16%Ok

18%Dislike

0%Hate

199 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

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate60

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityAzzaro 9

SillageAzzaro 9

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value72

¤ Price value57

Category winnerMexx ManBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

lavender77%

citrus69%

sweet61%

floral100%

white floral92%

yellow floral84%

woody77%

green69%

sweet61%

Scent match24%Clearly different · both woody and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LavenderMandarin OrangePineappleBasil

Heart

FirFernGeraniumJasmine

Base

SandalwoodCedarBirchOakmoss

Top

AldehydesPineappleMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

MimosaMimosa PetalsTulipWisteriaLilyTuberoseDyer’s GreenweedHyacinth

Base

OakmossIrisIncenseSandalwoodAmbrette (Musk Mallow)VetiverCedarVanilla

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Pineapple, Sandalwood and Cedar. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter19

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer61

Fall0

Winter46

Day–

Night–

Category winnerAzzaro 9Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men93

Unisex6

Women1

Men0

Unisex10

Women90

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,099

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews47

Overall rank#2,701

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews45

Category winnerAzzaro 9Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mexx Man is a light, easy aromatic fougere built around lavender, citrus, soft woods and a touch of pineapple sweetness. It opens fresh and slightly herbal, then settles into a clean woody dry-down with oakmoss and sandalwood keeping it classic. This is the kind of scent that suits everyday wear more than statement ma…

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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, Mexx Man or Azzaro 9?

Azzaro 9 takes 6 of 7 categories. Mexx Man is rated 3.20/5 from 443 votes; Azzaro 9 is rated 4.27/5 from 382 votes. Choose Mexx Man for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring. Choose Azzaro 9 for a floral and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Mexx Man or Azzaro 9?

Azzaro 9 lasts longest (Azzaro 9 71/100, Mexx Man 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mexx Man or Azzaro 9?

Azzaro 9 projects furthest (Azzaro 9 65/100, Mexx Man 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mexx Man and Azzaro 9 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 24% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and sweet accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Pineapple, Sandalwood and Cedar.

Is Mexx Man or Azzaro 9 better for summer or winter?

For summer, Azzaro 9 is the stronger pick. For winter, Azzaro 9 is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mexx Man and Azzaro 9?

Mexx Man has top notes of Lavender, Mandarin Orange, Pineapple and Basil, heart notes of Fir, Fern, Geranium and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood, Cedar, Birch and Oakmoss. 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.