Pure Silver 999 vs Azzaro 9
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
35%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Pure Silver 999 takes 3 of 5 categories.
Pure Silver 999Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, day or night wear.
Azzaro 9Choose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Pure Silver 9993/5
Azzaro 92/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Pure Silver 999
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Azzaro 9
- Sillage & projection
- Pure Silver 999
- Value for money
- Pure Silver 999
- 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
Pure Silver 999RINGAzzaro 9AzzaroWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.58/ 5 · 12 votes
Have 45%Had 25%Want 30%
4.27/ 5 · 382 votes
Have 61%Had 39%Want 0%
Category winnerPure Silver 999Rating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate75%Love
17%Like
0%Ok
8%Dislike
0%Hate
12 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
Category winners
LongevityAzzaro 9
SillagePure Silver 999
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerPure Silver 999Best value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
woody92%
sweet84%
fruity77%
white floral69%
warm spicy61%
floral100%
white floral92%
yellow floral84%
woody77%
green69%
sweet61%
Scent match35%Some overlap · both woody, white floral and sweet
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Mandarin OrangePineappleRed Pepper
Heart
Orange BlossomJasmine
Base
CedarVetiverPatchouli
Top
AldehydesPineappleMandarin OrangeBergamot
Heart
MimosaMimosa PetalsTulipWisteriaLilyTuberoseDyer’s GreenweedHyacinth
Base
OakmossIrisIncenseSandalwoodAmbrette (Musk Mallow)VetiverCedarVanilla
InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Pineapple, Cedar and Vetiver. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring83
Summer33
Fall67
Winter100
Day100
Night100
Spring100
Summer61
Fall0
Winter46
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#42,044
PerfumerJulien Rasquinet
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#2,701
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews45
Category winnerAzzaro 9Higher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotPure Silver 999 opens with bright mandarin and pineapple, then settles into a woody, slightly spicy base with cedar, vetiver and patchouli. The white florals smooth the middle without taking it far from its masculine profile. It reads fresh, fruity and woody rather than dark or heavy. Based on the available wear data,…
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, Pure Silver 999 or Azzaro 9?
Pure Silver 999 takes 3 of 5 categories. Pure Silver 999 is rated 4.58/5 from 12 votes; Azzaro 9 is rated 4.27/5 from 382 votes. Choose Pure Silver 999 for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, day or night wear. Choose Azzaro 9 for a floral and white floral character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Pure Silver 999 or Azzaro 9?
Azzaro 9 lasts longest (Azzaro 9 71/100, Pure Silver 999 62/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Pure Silver 999 or Azzaro 9?
Pure Silver 999 projects furthest (Pure Silver 999 69/100, Azzaro 9 65/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Pure Silver 999 and Azzaro 9 smell similar?
Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, white floral and sweet accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Pineapple, Cedar and Vetiver.
Is Pure Silver 999 or Azzaro 9 better for summer or winter?
Pure Silver 999 suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Pure Silver 999 and Azzaro 9?
Pure Silver 999 has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Pineapple and Red Pepper, heart notes of Orange Blossom and Jasmine, a base of Cedar, Vetiver and Patchouli. 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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