Fragrance comparison

Suede vs Azzaro 9

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 478 ratings analysed

Suede

Michael Kors

4.2596 votes

Rank #26,256 White FloralFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%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.

Suede
Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money 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 longevity. Best in spring.

Suede3/7

Azzaro 94/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SuedeMichael Kors

Azzaro 9Azzaro

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 96 votes

Have 20%Had 9%Want 70%

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

49%Love

40%Like

0%Ok

10%Dislike

1%Hate

96 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

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityAzzaro 9

SillageSuede

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value60

¤ Price value57

Category winnerSuedeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

floral90%

woody80%

tuberose70%

musky60%

citrus50%

floral100%

white floral92%

yellow floral84%

woody77%

green69%

sweet61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both white floral, floral and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Water LilyOrange BlossomMandarin OrangeViolet Leaf

Heart

GardeniaTuberoseChampacaJasmine

Base

FrangipaniCashmere WoodSandalwoodMusk

Top

AldehydesPineappleMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

MimosaMimosa PetalsTulipWisteriaLilyTuberoseDyer’s GreenweedHyacinth

Base

OakmossIrisIncenseSandalwoodAmbrette (Musk Mallow)VetiverCedarVanilla

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Tuberose 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

Spring84

Summer58

Fall100

Winter68

Day100

Night95

Spring100

Summer61

Fall0

Winter46

Day–

Night–

Category winnerSuedeMost 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#26,256

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#2,700

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews45

Category winnerAzzaro 9Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Michael Kors Suede is a creamy white floral with a soft woody, musky base. It opens with bright mandarin and watery florals, then settles into tuberose, gardenia, and jasmine with a smooth cashmere-like finish. It suits shoppers who enjoy polished florals that feel plush rather than sharp. The style leans feminine, el…

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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, Suede or Azzaro 9?

Azzaro 9 takes 4 of 7 categories. Suede is rated 4.25/5 from 96 votes; Azzaro 9 is rated 4.27/5 from 382 votes. Choose Suede for a white floral and floral character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money 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 longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Suede or Azzaro 9?

Azzaro 9 lasts longest (Azzaro 9 71/100, Suede 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Suede or Azzaro 9?

Projection is very close: Suede 66/100, Azzaro 9 65/100 for sillage.

Do Suede and Azzaro 9 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, floral and woody accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Tuberose and Sandalwood.

Is Suede or Azzaro 9 better for summer or winter?

For summer, Azzaro 9 is the stronger pick. For winter, Suede is the stronger pick. Suede suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Suede and Azzaro 9?

Suede has top notes of Water Lily, Orange Blossom, Mandarin Orange and Violet Leaf, heart notes of Gardenia, Tuberose, Champaca and Jasmine, a base of Frangipani, Cashmere Wood, 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.