Fragrance comparison

Ostara vs Azzaro 9

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,434 ratings analysed

Ostara

Penhaligon's

4.041,052 votes

Rank #972 GreenFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

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.

Ostara
Choose it for a green and floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. 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.

Ostara1/7

Azzaro 96/7

Ratings & consensus: Azzaro 9
Community sentiment: Azzaro 9
Longevity: Azzaro 9
Sillage & projection: Azzaro 9
Value for money: Azzaro 9
Versatility: Azzaro 9
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Ostara

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

OstaraPenhaligon's

Azzaro 9Azzaro

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.04/ 5 · 1,052 votes

Have 76%Had 24%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

49%Love

37%Like

4%Ok

10%Dislike

1%Hate

941 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

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityAzzaro 9

SillageAzzaro 9

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value51

¤ Price value57

Category winnerAzzaro 9Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

floral92%

yellow floral84%

fresh spicy77%

amber69%

woody61%

floral100%

white floral92%

yellow floral84%

woody77%

green69%

sweet61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both floral, green and yellow floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Green LeavesViolet LeafAldehydesClementineJuniperBergamotBlack Currant BlossomMint

Heart

NarcissusHyacinthBeeswaxYlang-YlangWisteriaHawthornCyclamen

Base

VanillaBenzoinAmberMuskStyraxWhite Wood

Top

AldehydesPineappleMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

MimosaMimosa PetalsTulipWisteriaLilyTuberoseDyer’s GreenweedHyacinth

Base

OakmossIrisIncenseSandalwoodAmbrette (Musk Mallow)VetiverCedarVanilla

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Bergamot, Hyacinth and Wisteria. 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

Summer46

Fall0

Winter12

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer61

Fall0

Winter46

Day–

Night–

Category winnerAzzaro 9Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex15

Women85

Men0

Unisex10

Women90

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#972

PerfumerBertrand Duchaufour

Launched—

Reviews150

Overall rank#2,701

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews45

Category winnerOstaraHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ostara is a vivid green floral built around narcissus, hyacinth, crushed stems, pollen and beeswax. Reviewers often describe it as unusually realistic, more like daffodils pulled from damp spring soil than a tidy bouquet. It suits people who love bold yellow florals with green bite, honeyed warmth and a slightly stran…

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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, Ostara or Azzaro 9?

Azzaro 9 takes 6 of 7 categories. Ostara is rated 4.04/5 from 1,052 votes; Azzaro 9 is rated 4.27/5 from 382 votes. Choose Ostara for a green and floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. 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, Ostara or Azzaro 9?

Azzaro 9 lasts longest (Azzaro 9 71/100, Ostara 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ostara or Azzaro 9?

Azzaro 9 projects furthest (Azzaro 9 65/100, Ostara 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ostara and Azzaro 9 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, green and yellow floral accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Bergamot, Hyacinth and Wisteria.

Is Ostara 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 Ostara and Azzaro 9?

Ostara has top notes of Green Leaves, Violet Leaf, Aldehydes and Clementine, heart notes of Narcissus, Hyacinth, Beeswax and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Vanilla, Benzoin, Amber 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.