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Panda vs Azzaro 9

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

Updated 1,296 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Azzaro 9 takes 5 of 7 categories.

  • Panda

    Choose it for a woody and green character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring.

  • Azzaro 9

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

Panda1/7
Azzaro 95/7
Ratings & consensus
Azzaro 9
Community sentiment
Azzaro 9
Longevity
Panda
Sillage & projection
Tie
Value for money
Azzaro 9
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
PandaZoologist Perfumes
Azzaro 9Azzaro
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.54/ 5 · 914 votes
Have 72%Had 28%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
26%Love
35%Like
11%Ok
25%Dislike
3%Hate

672 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
⏱ Longevity77
〰 Sillage65
♥ Love / hate66
⏱ Longevity71
〰 Sillage65
♥ Love / hate82
Category winners

LongevityPanda

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value46
¤ Price value57
Category winnerAzzaro 9Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
woody100%
green92%
citrus84%
earthy77%
powdery69%
musky61%
floral100%
white floral92%
yellow floral84%
woody77%
green69%
sweet61%
Scent match31%Clearly different · both woody and green

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
BambooGreen LeavesGreen TeaSichuan PepperLemonMandarin Orange
Heart
OsmanthusLilyMimosaIncenseOrange Blossom
Base
MuskMossHaitian VetiverSandalwoodCedar
Top
AldehydesPineappleMandarin OrangeBergamot
Heart
MimosaMimosa PetalsTulipWisteriaLilyTuberoseDyer’s GreenweedHyacinth
Base
OakmossIrisIncenseSandalwoodAmbrette (Musk Mallow)VetiverCedarVanilla
InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Lily, Mimosa and Incense. 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
Summer87
Fall0
Winter15
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer61
Fall0
Winter46
Day–
Night–
Category winnerAzzaro 9Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men29
Unisex60
Women11
Men0
Unisex10
Women90
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,318

PerfumerPaul Kiler

Launched—

Reviews205

Overall rank#2,701

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews45

Category winnerAzzaro 9Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Panda opens with a vivid burst of bamboo, green tea, citrus and sharp greenery, then settles into damp moss, soft woods and a musky floral dry-down. On some skin it feels like a lush bamboo forest after rain, while on others the earthy animalic edge can turn bitter or abrasive. This is one to sample before buying. It …

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…

Reviews →
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, Panda or Azzaro 9?

Azzaro 9 takes 5 of 7 categories. Panda is rated 3.54/5 from 914 votes; Azzaro 9 is rated 4.27/5 from 382 votes. Choose Panda for a woody and green character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring. Choose Azzaro 9 for a floral and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Panda or Azzaro 9?

Panda lasts longest (Panda 77/100, Azzaro 9 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Panda or Azzaro 9?

Projection is very close: Panda 65/100, Azzaro 9 65/100 for sillage.

Do Panda and Azzaro 9 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and green accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Lily, Mimosa and Incense.

Is Panda or Azzaro 9 better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Panda and Azzaro 9?

Panda has top notes of Bamboo, Green Leaves, Green Tea and Sichuan Pepper, heart notes of Osmanthus, Lily, Mimosa and Incense, a base of Musk, Moss, Haitian Vetiver and Sandalwood. 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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