Fragrance comparison

Senchal vs Azzaro 9

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 413 ratings analysed

4 wins

Senchal

Charles of the Ritz

4.2631 votes

Rank #48,234 AmberFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

Azzaro 9

Azzaro

4.27382 votes

Rank #2,592 FloralWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Senchal takes 4 of 7 categories.

Senchal
Choose it for a amber and floral character. Wins on community sentiment, 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 and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Senchal4/7

Azzaro 92/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SenchalCharles of the Ritz

Azzaro 9Azzaro

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.26/ 5 · 31 votes

Have 43%Had 17%Want 41%

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

39%Love

52%Like

6%Ok

3%Dislike

0%Hate

31 votes

46%Love

44%Like

3%Ok

7%Dislike

1%Hate

382 votes

Category winnerSenchalMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageSenchal

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value57

Category winnerSenchalBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

floral92%

white floral84%

warm spicy77%

woody69%

aldehydic61%

floral100%

white floral92%

yellow floral84%

woody77%

green69%

sweet61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both floral, white floral and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

AldehydesOrange BlossomBergamotLemonPineapple

Heart2-4 hrs

CarnationJasmineLilacOrris RootYlang-YlangTuberoseRose

Base6-8+ hrs

AmberBenzoinVetiverMuskLabdanumCinnamonCedarVanilla

Top

AldehydesPineappleMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

MimosaMimosa PetalsTulipWisteriaLilyTuberoseDyer’s GreenweedHyacinth

Base

OakmossIrisIncenseSandalwoodAmbrette (Musk Mallow)VetiverCedarVanilla

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Bergamot, Pineapple and Tuberose. Durations are only published for Senchal, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring40

Summer20

Fall70

Winter100

Day56

Night100

Spring100

Summer61

Fall0

Winter46

Day–

Night–

Category winnerSenchalMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

Date 35%Casual 28%Party 20%Work 18%

Men0

Unisex10

Women90

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#48,234

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#2,592

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews45

Category winnerAzzaro 9Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Senchal by Charles of the Ritz is a full-bodied 1981 amber floral that balances fizzy sparkle with deep, cozy resin warmth. The first blast releases bubbly aldehydes alongside tangy pineapple, crisp bergamot, and sweet orange blossom. Within twenty minutes, the initial citrus snap mellows out completely. What follows …

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, Senchal or Azzaro 9?

Senchal takes 4 of 7 categories. Senchal is rated 4.26/5 from 31 votes; Azzaro 9 is rated 4.27/5 from 382 votes. Choose Senchal for a amber and floral character. Wins on community sentiment, 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 and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Senchal or Azzaro 9?

They last about the same: Senchal 71/100, Azzaro 9 71/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Senchal or Azzaro 9?

Senchal projects furthest (Senchal 69/100, Azzaro 9 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Senchal and Azzaro 9 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, white floral and woody accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Bergamot, Pineapple and Tuberose.

Is Senchal or Azzaro 9 better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Senchal and Azzaro 9?

Senchal has top notes of Aldehydes, Orange Blossom, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Carnation, Jasmine, Lilac and Orris Root, a base of Amber, Benzoin, Vetiver and Musk. 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.