Prophecy vs Azzaro 9
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
45%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Azzaro 9 takes 4 of 7 categories.
ProphecyChoose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Azzaro 9Choose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Prophecy3/7
Azzaro 94/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Azzaro 9
- Community sentiment
- Prophecy
- Longevity
- Azzaro 9
- Sillage & projection
- Azzaro 9
- Value for money
- Prophecy
- Versatility
- Prophecy
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Azzaro 9
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
ProphecyPrince MatchabelliAzzaro 9AzzaroWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.43/ 5 · 47 votes
Have 48%Had 26%Want 27%
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 hate57%Love
34%Like
2%Ok
6%Dislike
0%Hate
47 votes
46%Love
44%Like
3%Ok
7%Dislike
1%Hate
382 votes
Category winnerProphecyMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityAzzaro 9
SillageAzzaro 9
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerProphecyBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwhite floral100%
woody92%
aromatic84%
floral77%
warm spicy69%
aldehydic61%
floral100%
white floral92%
yellow floral84%
woody77%
green69%
sweet61%
Scent match45%Some overlap · both white floral, floral and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15 to 30 minutes
AldehydesLilyPepper
Heart2 to 3 hours
CarnationJasmineGardeniaRoseCassis
Base4 to 7 hours
AmberCedarSandalwoodVetiverOakmoss
Top
AldehydesPineappleMandarin OrangeBergamot
Heart
MimosaMimosa PetalsTulipWisteriaLilyTuberoseDyer’s GreenweedHyacinth
Base
OakmossIrisIncenseSandalwoodAmbrette (Musk Mallow)VetiverCedarVanilla
InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Lily, Cedar and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Prophecy, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer73
Fall80
Winter93
Day100
Night74
Spring100
Summer61
Fall0
Winter46
Day–
Night–
Category winnerProphecyMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#15,064
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews9
Overall rank#2,653
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews45
Category winnerAzzaro 9Higher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotProphecy by Prince Matchabelli opens with a sharp burst of crisp aldehydes, clean lily, and a quick prickle of pepper. As the initial sparkle settles, the scent reveals a full floral core led by rich gardenia, jasmine, carnation, and a hint of tart cassis alongside dewy rose. The dry-down grounds these blooms on an ea…
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, Prophecy or Azzaro 9?
Azzaro 9 takes 4 of 7 categories. Prophecy is rated 4.43/5 from 47 votes; Azzaro 9 is rated 4.27/5 from 382 votes. Choose Prophecy for a white floral and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Azzaro 9 for a floral and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Prophecy or Azzaro 9?
Azzaro 9 lasts longest (Azzaro 9 71/100, Prophecy 63/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Prophecy or Azzaro 9?
Azzaro 9 projects furthest (Azzaro 9 65/100, Prophecy 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Prophecy and Azzaro 9 smell similar?
Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, floral and woody accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Lily, Cedar and Sandalwood.
Is Prophecy or Azzaro 9 better for summer or winter?
For summer, Prophecy is the stronger pick. For winter, Prophecy is the stronger pick. Prophecy suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Prophecy and Azzaro 9?
Prophecy has top notes of Aldehydes, Lily and Pepper, heart notes of Carnation, Jasmine, Gardenia and Rose, a base of Amber, Cedar, Sandalwood and Vetiver. 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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