Fragrance comparison

Pure Soap vs Azzaro 9

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 651 ratings analysed

Pure Soap

Clean

3.88269 votes

Rank #35,435 White FloralAldehydic

Full profile Similar & dupes

18%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Azzaro 9

Azzaro

4.27382 votes

Rank #2,596 FloralWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Azzaro 9 takes 5 of 7 categories.

Pure Soap
Choose it for a white floral and aldehydic character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Azzaro 9
Choose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Pure Soap2/7

Azzaro 95/7

Ratings & consensus: Azzaro 9
Community sentiment: Azzaro 9
Longevity: Azzaro 9
Sillage & projection: Azzaro 9
Value for money: Pure Soap
Versatility: Pure Soap
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 SoapClean

Azzaro 9Azzaro

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.88/ 5 · 269 votes

Have 45%Had 9%Want 47%

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

36%Love

33%Like

18%Ok

10%Dislike

3%Hate

269 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

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityAzzaro 9

SillageAzzaro 9

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value59

¤ Price value57

Category winnerPure SoapBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

aldehydic92%

citrus84%

musky77%

fresh69%

powdery61%

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

AldehydesMandarin OrangeHerbal Notes

Heart1 to 2 hours

LavenderJasmineCyclamen

Base2 to 4 hours

MuskOrange BlossomSandalwood

Top

AldehydesPineappleMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

MimosaMimosa PetalsTulipWisteriaLilyTuberoseDyer’s GreenweedHyacinth

Base

OakmossIrisIncenseSandalwoodAmbrette (Musk Mallow)VetiverCedarVanilla

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Mandarin Orange and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Pure Soap, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring97

Summer100

Fall66

Winter58

Day100

Night31

Spring100

Summer61

Fall0

Winter46

Day–

Night–

Category winnerPure SoapMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men5

Unisex65

Women30

Men0

Unisex10

Women90

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#35,435

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#2,596

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews45

Category winnerAzzaro 9Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Pure Soap by Clean delivers an uncomplicated, crisp aroma designed to recreate the feeling of freshly washed skin. The scent opens with a sharp burst of sparkling aldehydes, juicy mandarin orange, and dry herbal notes that instantly recall a fresh bar of white soap. As the initial brightness settles, a calm floral hea…

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…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Pure Soap or Azzaro 9?

Azzaro 9 takes 5 of 7 categories. Pure Soap is rated 3.88/5 from 269 votes; Azzaro 9 is rated 4.27/5 from 382 votes. Choose Pure Soap for a white floral and aldehydic character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in summer, 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, Pure Soap or Azzaro 9?

Azzaro 9 lasts longest (Azzaro 9 71/100, Pure Soap 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Pure Soap or Azzaro 9?

Azzaro 9 projects furthest (Azzaro 9 65/100, Pure Soap 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Pure Soap and Azzaro 9 smell similar?

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

Is Pure Soap or Azzaro 9 better for summer or winter?

For summer, Pure Soap is the stronger pick. For winter, Pure Soap is the stronger pick. Pure Soap suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Pure Soap and Azzaro 9?

Pure Soap has top notes of Aldehydes, Mandarin Orange and Herbal Notes, heart notes of Lavender, Jasmine and Cyclamen, a base of Musk, Orange Blossom 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.