Fragrance comparison

Perpetuum vs Azzaro 9

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 481 ratings analysed

Perpetuum

Brocard

3.6599 votes

Rank #18,433 White FloralAquatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

18%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.

Perpetuum
Choose it for a white floral and aquatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Azzaro 9
Choose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Perpetuum1/7

Azzaro 96/7

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

PerpetuumBrocard

Azzaro 9Azzaro

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.65/ 5 · 99 votes

Have 50%Had 18%Want 33%

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

17%Love

48%Like

17%Ok

16%Dislike

1%Hate

99 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

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityAzzaro 9

SillageAzzaro 9

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price value57

Category winnerPerpetuumBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

aquatic92%

ozonic84%

fresh77%

powdery69%

fruity61%

floral100%

white floral92%

yellow floral84%

woody77%

green69%

sweet61%

Scent match18%Clearly different · both white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

WatermelonPearPineappleMandarin Orange

Heart

Lily-of-the-ValleyJasmineHeliotropeViolet Leaf

Base

AmberMuskCedar

Top

AldehydesPineappleMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

MimosaMimosa PetalsTulipWisteriaLilyTuberoseDyer’s GreenweedHyacinth

Base

OakmossIrisIncenseSandalwoodAmbrette (Musk Mallow)VetiverCedarVanilla

InformationalShared notesPineapple, Mandarin Orange 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

Winter37

Day100

Night36

Spring100

Summer61

Fall0

Winter46

Day–

Night–

Category winnerAzzaro 9Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex10

Women88

Men0

Unisex10

Women90

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,433

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#2,701

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews45

Category winnerAzzaro 9Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Perpetuum by Brocard opens with a refreshing splash of watermelon, mandarin orange, and crisp pear that instantly brightens warm spring mornings. A delicate heart of lily-of-the-valley, jasmine, and powdery violet leaf emerges after twenty minutes, creating a weightless floral aura on skin. The finish settles into cle…

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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, Perpetuum or Azzaro 9?

Azzaro 9 takes 6 of 7 categories. Perpetuum is rated 3.65/5 from 99 votes; Azzaro 9 is rated 4.27/5 from 382 votes. Choose Perpetuum for a white floral and aquatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, 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, Perpetuum or Azzaro 9?

Azzaro 9 lasts longest (Azzaro 9 71/100, Perpetuum 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Perpetuum or Azzaro 9?

Azzaro 9 projects furthest (Azzaro 9 65/100, Perpetuum 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Perpetuum and Azzaro 9 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 18% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral accords. Common notes include Pineapple, Mandarin Orange and Cedar.

Is Perpetuum or Azzaro 9 better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Perpetuum and Azzaro 9?

Perpetuum has top notes of Watermelon, Pear, Pineapple and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Jasmine, Heliotrope and Violet Leaf, a base of Amber, Musk and Cedar. 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.