Fragrance comparison

Nocturnes (2023) vs Azzaro 9

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

Updated 18 Oct 2026 386 ratings analysed

Nocturnes (2023)

Caron

5.004 votes

Rank #31,571 AldehydicWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

4 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 4 of 4 categories.

Nocturnes (2023)
Choose it for a aldehydic and white floral character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Azzaro 9
Choose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

Nocturnes (2023)0/4

Azzaro 94/4

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

Nocturnes (2023)Caron

Azzaro 9Azzaro

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 15%Had 0%Want 85%

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

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 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

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityAzzaro 9

SillageAzzaro 9

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value0

¤ Price value57

Category winnerAzzaro 9Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aldehydic100%

white floral92%

rose84%

floral77%

fresh69%

green61%

floral100%

white floral92%

yellow floral84%

woody77%

green69%

sweet61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both white floral, floral and green

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

AldehydesEgyptian JasmineRoseHyacinthTuberoseVetiverSandalHoneyGuaiac Wood

No top / heart / base split published

Top

AldehydesPineappleMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

MimosaMimosa PetalsTulipWisteriaLilyTuberoseDyer’s GreenweedHyacinth

Base

OakmossIrisIncenseSandalwoodAmbrette (Musk Mallow)VetiverCedarVanilla

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Hyacinth, Tuberose and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Nocturnes (2023), so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night56

Spring100

Summer61

Fall0

Winter46

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex40

Women60

Work 37%Date 29%Casual 25%Party 9%

Men0

Unisex10

Women90

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#31,571

PerfumerJean Jacques

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#2,497

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews45

Category winnerAzzaro 9Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Nocturnes (2023) by Caron revives a heritage floral profile with modern clarity. The first spray releases a fizzy rush of aldehydes that smells like luxury French bath soap lathered in cold spring water. It feels pristine. Beneath that sparkling sheen lies a green hyacinth stem, creamy Egyptian jasmine, and velvety ro…

Reviews →

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, Nocturnes (2023) or Azzaro 9?

Azzaro 9 takes 4 of 4 categories. Nocturnes (2023) is rated 5.00/5 from 4 votes; Azzaro 9 is rated 4.27/5 from 382 votes. Choose Nocturnes (2023) for a aldehydic and white floral character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Azzaro 9 for a floral and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Nocturnes (2023) or Azzaro 9?

Azzaro 9 lasts longest (Azzaro 9 71/100, Nocturnes (2023) 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Nocturnes (2023) or Azzaro 9?

Projection is very close: Azzaro 9 65/100, Nocturnes (2023) 63/100 for sillage.

Do Nocturnes (2023) and Azzaro 9 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, floral and green accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Hyacinth, Tuberose and Vetiver.

Is Nocturnes (2023) or Azzaro 9 better for summer or winter?

Nocturnes (2023) suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Nocturnes (2023) and Azzaro 9?

Nocturnes (2023) features Aldehydes, Egyptian Jasmine, Rose, Hyacinth and Tuberose. 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.