Fragrance comparison

Soie vs Azzaro 9

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 389 ratings analysed

2 wins

Soie

Reflexion

3.867 votes

Rank #61,511 PowderyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

24%scent match

Clearly different

Azzaro 9

Azzaro

4.27382 votes

Rank #2,700 FloralWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Soie takes 2 of 3 categories.

Soie
Choose it for a powdery and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Azzaro 9
Choose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Soie2/3

Azzaro 91/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SoieReflexion

Azzaro 9Azzaro

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.86/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 21%Had 10%Want 69%

4.27/ 5 · 382 votes

Have 61%Had 39%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

14%Love

71%Like

0%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

46%Love

44%Like

3%Ok

7%Dislike

1%Hate

382 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevitySoie

SillageSoie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value57

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

iris77%

musky69%

yellow floral61%

floral100%

white floral92%

yellow floral84%

woody77%

green69%

sweet61%

Scent match24%Clearly different · both woody and yellow floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AldehydesCitronLemonBergamot

Heart

CarnationTiare FlowerYlang-YlangIrisJasmineMilk

Base

SandalwoodMusk

Top

AldehydesPineappleMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

MimosaMimosa PetalsTulipWisteriaLilyTuberoseDyer’s GreenweedHyacinth

Base

OakmossIrisIncenseSandalwoodAmbrette (Musk Mallow)VetiverCedarVanilla

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Bergamot, Iris and Sandalwood. 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

Summer50

Fall100

Winter75

Day100

Night60

Spring100

Summer61

Fall0

Winter46

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men0

Unisex10

Women90

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#61,511

PerfumerEugene Firsanov

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#2,700

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews45

Category winnerAzzaro 9Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Soie by Reflexion pairs a bright, aldehydic citrus opening with a creamy floral heart that leans powdery and softly spicy. Carnation and iris add a vintage-leaning polish, while milk and tiare keep it smooth rather than sharp. The dry-down settles into clean musk and gentle sandalwood, reading cosy, tidy, and easy to …

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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, Soie or Azzaro 9?

Soie takes 2 of 3 categories. Soie is rated 3.86/5 from 7 votes; Azzaro 9 is rated 4.27/5 from 382 votes. Choose Soie for a powdery and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Azzaro 9 for a floral and white floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Soie or Azzaro 9?

They last about the same: Soie 72/100, Azzaro 9 71/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Soie or Azzaro 9?

Soie projects furthest (Soie 75/100, Azzaro 9 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Soie and Azzaro 9 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 24% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and yellow floral accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Bergamot, Iris and Sandalwood.

Is Soie or Azzaro 9 better for summer or winter?

Soie suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Soie and Azzaro 9?

Soie has top notes of Aldehydes, Citron, Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Carnation, Tiare Flower, Ylang-Ylang and Iris, a base of Sandalwood 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.