Fragrance comparison

REA vs Azzaro 9

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 435 ratings analysed

REA

Mallo

3.9253 votes

Rank #13,466 Warm SpicyTuberose

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Azzaro 9

Azzaro

4.27382 votes

Rank #2,700 FloralWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Azzaro 9 takes 4 of 7 categories.

REA
Choose it for a warm spicy and tuberose character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Azzaro 9
Choose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

REA3/7

Azzaro 94/7

Ratings & consensus: Azzaro 9
Community sentiment: Azzaro 9
Longevity: REA
Sillage & projection: REA
Value for money: Azzaro 9
Versatility: REA
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Azzaro 9

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

REAMallo

Azzaro 9Azzaro

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.92/ 5 · 53 votes

Have 17%Had 3%Want 81%

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

58%Love

9%Like

8%Ok

15%Dislike

9%Hate

53 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

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityREA

SillageREA

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value45

¤ Price value57

Category winnerAzzaro 9Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

tuberose92%

floral84%

chocolate77%

white floral69%

sweet61%

floral100%

white floral92%

yellow floral84%

woody77%

green69%

sweet61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both floral, white floral and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

Dark ChocolateOrange

Heart3 to 5 hours

Indian TuberoseCarnation

Base5 to 8 hours

Ambrette (Musk Mallow)VanillaSandalwood

Top

AldehydesPineappleMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

MimosaMimosa PetalsTulipWisteriaLilyTuberoseDyer’s GreenweedHyacinth

Base

OakmossIrisIncenseSandalwoodAmbrette (Musk Mallow)VetiverCedarVanilla

InformationalShared notesIndian Tuberose, Ambrette (Musk Mallow), Vanilla and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for REA, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring82

Summer88

Fall100

Winter59

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer61

Fall0

Winter46

Day–

Night–

Category winnerREAMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex48

Women52

Men0

Unisex10

Women90

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#13,466

PerfumerAntonio Lasheras, Rajesh Balkrishnan

Launched—

Reviews18

Overall rank#2,700

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews45

Category winnerAzzaro 9Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

REA by Mallo delivers an unconventional blend of lush florals and confectionary warmth. It opens with bright, juicy orange paired against the bittersweet richness of dark chocolate. This lively citrus-gourmand introduction quickly yields to a full-bodied floral heart where creamy Indian tuberose takes center stage alo…

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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, REA or Azzaro 9?

Azzaro 9 takes 4 of 7 categories. REA is rated 3.92/5 from 53 votes; Azzaro 9 is rated 4.27/5 from 382 votes. Choose REA for a warm spicy and tuberose character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, day or night wear. 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, REA or Azzaro 9?

REA lasts longest (REA 83/100, Azzaro 9 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, REA or Azzaro 9?

REA projects furthest (REA 70/100, Azzaro 9 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do REA and Azzaro 9 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, white floral and sweet accords. Common notes include Indian Tuberose, Ambrette (Musk Mallow), Vanilla and Sandalwood.

Is REA or Azzaro 9 better for summer or winter?

For summer, REA is the stronger pick. For winter, REA is the stronger pick. REA suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in REA and Azzaro 9?

REA has top notes of Dark Chocolate and Orange, heart notes of Indian Tuberose and Carnation, a base of Ambrette (Musk Mallow), Vanilla 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.