Fragrance comparison

Rose vs Azzaro 9

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 411 ratings analysed

4 wins

Rose

Max Philip

3.5929 votes

Rank #52,859 CitrusRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

26%scent match

Clearly different

Azzaro 9

Azzaro

4.27382 votes

Rank #2,701 FloralWhite Floral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rose takes 4 of 7 categories.

Rose
Choose it for a citrus and rose character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and 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 fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Rose4/7

Azzaro 93/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

RoseMax Philip

Azzaro 9Azzaro

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.59/ 5 · 29 votes

Have 50%Had 5%Want 45%

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

34%Love

34%Like

7%Ok

3%Dislike

21%Hate

29 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

⏱ Longevity86

〰 Sillage80

♥ Love / hate65

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityRose

SillageRose

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value80

¤ Price value57

Category winnerRoseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

rose92%

green84%

Champagne77%

white floral69%

aldehydic61%

floral100%

white floral92%

yellow floral84%

woody77%

green69%

sweet61%

Scent match26%Clearly different · both white floral and green

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

ChampagneGreen LeavesGrapefruitBergamot

Heart

RoseTuberoseGardeniaIris

Base

MuskAkigalawoodIncenseVetiver

Top

AldehydesPineappleMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

MimosaMimosa PetalsTulipWisteriaLilyTuberoseDyer’s GreenweedHyacinth

Base

OakmossIrisIncenseSandalwoodAmbrette (Musk Mallow)VetiverCedarVanilla

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Tuberose, Iris and Incense. 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

Summer44

Fall33

Winter44

Day100

Night29

Spring100

Summer61

Fall0

Winter46

Day–

Night–

Category winnerRoseMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex10

Women90

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#52,859

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#2,701

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews45

Category winnerAzzaro 9Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Rose opens with a bright mix of grapefruit, bergamot, green leaves and a fizzy champagne effect before settling into a floral heart led by rose, tuberose and gardenia. The dry-down looks softer and more textured, with musk, incense, vetiver and Akigalawood giving it a polished woody finish. It reads as a modern floral…

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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, Rose or Azzaro 9?

Rose takes 4 of 7 categories. Rose is rated 3.59/5 from 29 votes; Azzaro 9 is rated 4.27/5 from 382 votes. Choose Rose for a citrus and rose character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and 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 fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Rose or Azzaro 9?

Rose lasts longest (Rose 86/100, Azzaro 9 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Rose or Azzaro 9?

Rose projects furthest (Rose 80/100, Azzaro 9 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Rose and Azzaro 9 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and green accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Tuberose, Iris and Incense.

Is Rose or Azzaro 9 better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Rose and Azzaro 9?

Rose has top notes of Champagne, Green Leaves, Grapefruit and Bergamot, heart notes of Rose, Tuberose, Gardenia and Iris, a base of Musk, Akigalawood, Incense 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.