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Scoundrel vs Azzaro 9

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

Updated 449 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Scoundrel takes 4 of 7 categories.

  • Scoundrel

    Choose it for a aromatic and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

  • Azzaro 9

    Choose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Scoundrel4/7
Azzaro 93/7
Ratings & consensus
Azzaro 9
Community sentiment
Azzaro 9
Longevity
Scoundrel
Sillage & projection
Scoundrel
Value for money
Scoundrel
Versatility
Scoundrel
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Azzaro 9

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
ScoundrelRevlon
Azzaro 9Azzaro
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.07/ 5 · 67 votes
Have 52%Had 48%Want 0%
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
40%Love
42%Like
3%Ok
15%Dislike
0%Hate

67 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
⏱ Longevity75
〰 Sillage72
♥ Love / hate77
⏱ Longevity71
〰 Sillage65
♥ Love / hate82
Category winners

LongevityScoundrel

SillageScoundrel

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value79
¤ Price value57
Category winnerScoundrelBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
aromatic100%
floral92%
fresh spicy84%
sweet77%
fruity69%
white floral61%
floral100%
white floral92%
yellow floral84%
woody77%
green69%
sweet61%
Scent match38%Some overlap · both floral, white floral and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
AldehydesMarigoldPineappleArtemisiaBergamotMint
Heart
TuberoseMimosaHyacinthJasminePeachRoseCyclamenLily-of-the-Valley
Base
oak mossCypressVirginia CedarRaspberryMusk
Top
AldehydesPineappleMandarin OrangeBergamot
Heart
MimosaMimosa PetalsTulipWisteriaLilyTuberoseDyer’s GreenweedHyacinth
Base
OakmossIrisIncenseSandalwoodAmbrette (Musk Mallow)VetiverCedarVanilla
InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Pineapple, Bergamot and Tuberose. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring50
Summer38
Fall88
Winter100
Day67
Night100
Spring100
Summer61
Fall0
Winter46
Day–
Night–
Category winnerScoundrelMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex40
Women60
Men0
Unisex10
Women90
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,233

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews18

Overall rank#2,701

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews45

Category winnerAzzaro 9Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Scoundrel by Revlon is a mossy floral chypre launched in 1980. This vintage fragrance opens with a sharp, aldehydic green bite, settling into a complex heart of tuberose, hyacinth, and mimosa. With its bitter artemisia and deep oakmoss base, it is a bold, soapy, and sophisticated scent intended for those who appreciat…

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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, Scoundrel or Azzaro 9?

Scoundrel takes 4 of 7 categories. Scoundrel is rated 4.07/5 from 67 votes; Azzaro 9 is rated 4.27/5 from 382 votes. Choose Scoundrel for a aromatic and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening 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, Scoundrel or Azzaro 9?

Scoundrel lasts longest (Scoundrel 75/100, Azzaro 9 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Scoundrel or Azzaro 9?

Scoundrel projects furthest (Scoundrel 72/100, Azzaro 9 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Scoundrel and Azzaro 9 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, white floral and sweet accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Pineapple, Bergamot and Tuberose.

Is Scoundrel or Azzaro 9 better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Scoundrel and Azzaro 9?

Scoundrel has top notes of Aldehydes, Marigold, Pineapple and Artemisia, heart notes of Tuberose, Mimosa, Hyacinth and Jasmine, a base of oak moss, Cypress, Virginia Cedar and Raspberry. 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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