Fragrance comparison

The Temptation vs Azzaro 9

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 389 ratings analysed

The Temptation

Black Phoenix Alchemy Lab

3.867 votes

Rank #44,664 FloralMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Azzaro 9

Azzaro

4.27382 votes

Rank #2,522 FloralWhite Floral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Azzaro 9 takes 3 of 3 categories.

The Temptation
Choose it for a floral and musky character. Best in spring.
Azzaro 9
Choose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

The Temptation0/3

Azzaro 93/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Azzaro 9
Sillage & projection: Azzaro 9
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

The TemptationBlack Phoenix Alchemy Lab

Azzaro 9Azzaro

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.86/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 7%Had 7%Want 87%

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

43%Love

29%Like

14%Ok

0%Dislike

14%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

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityAzzaro 9

SillageAzzaro 9

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

floral100%

musky90%

rose80%

green70%

white floral60%

fresh50%

floral100%

white floral92%

yellow floral84%

woody77%

green69%

sweet61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both floral, white floral and green

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Peach BlossomRoseBlack MuskLilyPalmarosaWisteriaRice Flower

No top / heart / base split published

Top

AldehydesPineappleMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

MimosaMimosa PetalsTulipWisteriaLilyTuberoseDyer’s GreenweedHyacinth

Base

OakmossIrisIncenseSandalwoodAmbrette (Musk Mallow)VetiverCedarVanilla

InformationalShared notesLily and Wisteria. 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

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day–

Night–

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#44,664

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#2,522

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews45

Category winnerAzzaro 9Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

The Temptation reads as a soft floral musk with a peachy, fresh opening, rose through the middle, and a slightly waxy, powdery drydown. It feels elegant rather than loud, with green and white floral facets that keep it airy. Based on the small set of reviews, this is better suited to someone who likes delicate 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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, The Temptation or Azzaro 9?

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

Which lasts longer, The Temptation or Azzaro 9?

Azzaro 9 lasts longest (Azzaro 9 71/100, The Temptation 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, The Temptation or Azzaro 9?

Azzaro 9 projects furthest (Azzaro 9 65/100, The Temptation 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do The Temptation and Azzaro 9 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, white floral and green accords. Common notes include Lily and Wisteria.

What are the notes in The Temptation and Azzaro 9?

The Temptation features Peach Blossom, Rose, Black Musk, Lily and Palmarosa. 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.