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Neroli 36 vs Azzaro 9

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

Updated 1,490 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Azzaro 9 takes 6 of 7 categories.

  • Neroli 36

    Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

  • Azzaro 9

    Choose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Neroli 361/7
Azzaro 96/7
Ratings & consensus
Azzaro 9
Community sentiment
Azzaro 9
Longevity
Azzaro 9
Sillage & projection
Azzaro 9
Value for money
Azzaro 9
Versatility
Neroli 36
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Azzaro 9

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Neroli 36Le Labo
Azzaro 9Azzaro
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.69/ 5 · 1,108 votes
Have 40%Had 16%Want 44%
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
27%Love
38%Like
15%Ok
18%Dislike
2%Hate

1,108 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
⏱ Longevity62
〰 Sillage52
♥ Love / hate67
⏱ Longevity71
〰 Sillage65
♥ Love / hate82
Category winners

LongevityAzzaro 9

SillageAzzaro 9

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value26
¤ Price value57
Category winnerAzzaro 9Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
white floral100%
citrus92%
aldehydic84%
musky77%
sweet69%
fresh61%
floral100%
white floral92%
yellow floral84%
woody77%
green69%
sweet61%
Scent match25%Clearly different · both white floral and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top30 to 45 minutes
Orange BlossomAldehydesMandarin Orange
Heart2 to 3 hours
JasmineRose
Base3 to 4 hours
MuskVanillaTonka Bean
Top
AldehydesPineappleMandarin OrangeBergamot
Heart
MimosaMimosa PetalsTulipWisteriaLilyTuberoseDyer’s GreenweedHyacinth
Base
OakmossIrisIncenseSandalwoodAmbrette (Musk Mallow)VetiverCedarVanilla
InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Mandarin Orange and Vanilla. Durations are only published for Neroli 36, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring93
Summer100
Fall29
Winter11
Day100
Night20
Spring100
Summer61
Fall0
Winter46
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNeroli 36Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men5
Unisex39
Women57
Men0
Unisex10
Women90
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,550

PerfumerDaphné Bugey

Launched—

Reviews138

Overall rank#2,656

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews45

Category winnerAzzaro 9Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Neroli 36 by Le Labo is a clean, solar white floral fragrance centered on orange blossom, aldehydic sparkle, and mandarin orange. Rather than presenting a sharp or herbal Mediterranean citrus cologne, it opens with bright aldehydes and sweet mandarin before settling into a soft floral heart of jasmine and rose. The ba…

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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, Neroli 36 or Azzaro 9?

Azzaro 9 takes 6 of 7 categories. Neroli 36 is rated 3.69/5 from 1,108 votes; Azzaro 9 is rated 4.27/5 from 382 votes. Choose Neroli 36 for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Azzaro 9 for a floral and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Neroli 36 or Azzaro 9?

Azzaro 9 lasts longest (Azzaro 9 71/100, Neroli 36 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Neroli 36 or Azzaro 9?

Azzaro 9 projects furthest (Azzaro 9 65/100, Neroli 36 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Neroli 36 and Azzaro 9 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and sweet accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Mandarin Orange and Vanilla.

Is Neroli 36 or Azzaro 9 better for summer or winter?

For summer, Neroli 36 is the stronger pick. For winter, Azzaro 9 is the stronger pick. Neroli 36 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Neroli 36 and Azzaro 9?

Neroli 36 has top notes of Orange Blossom, Aldehydes and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Jasmine and Rose, a base of Musk, Vanilla and Tonka Bean. 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.

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