Fragrance comparison

To Break vs Azzaro 9

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 441 ratings analysed

To Break

Mark Buxton

3.8159 votes

Rank #23,277 FruityIris

Full profile Similar & dupes

24%scent match

Clearly different

6 wins

Azzaro 9

Azzaro

4.27382 votes

Rank #2,632 FloralWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Azzaro 9 takes 6 of 7 categories.

To Break
Choose it for a fruity and iris character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Azzaro 9
Choose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

To Break1/7

Azzaro 96/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

To BreakMark Buxton

Azzaro 9Azzaro

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.81/ 5 · 59 votes

Have 34%Had 7%Want 59%

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

31%Love

34%Like

24%Ok

10%Dislike

2%Hate

59 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

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityAzzaro 9

SillageAzzaro 9

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value44

¤ Price value57

Category winnerAzzaro 9Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

iris92%

powdery84%

sweet77%

floral69%

musky61%

floral100%

white floral92%

yellow floral84%

woody77%

green69%

sweet61%

Scent match24%Clearly different · both floral and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

PineappleGreen AppleMagnolia

Heart1 to 2 hours

IrisSpices

Base3 to 4 hours

Ambrette (Musk Mallow)AmbergrisSandalwoodMusk

Top

AldehydesPineappleMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

MimosaMimosa PetalsTulipWisteriaLilyTuberoseDyer’s GreenweedHyacinth

Base

OakmossIrisIncenseSandalwoodAmbrette (Musk Mallow)VetiverCedarVanilla

InformationalShared notesPineapple, Iris, Ambrette (Musk Mallow) and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for To Break, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer59

Fall76

Winter47

Day100

Night53

Spring100

Summer61

Fall0

Winter46

Day–

Night–

Category winnerTo BreakMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex74

Women22

Men0

Unisex10

Women90

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,277

PerfumerMark Buxton

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#2,632

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews45

Category winnerAzzaro 9Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

To Break by Mark Buxton offers an unconventional twist on fruity floral perfumery. The scent opens with a sharp burst of pineapple and crisp green apple, smoothed quickly by creamy magnolia blossoms. As the initial brightness settles, a distinctive chalky iris arrives alongside warm dry spices, pulling the profile awa…

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, To Break or Azzaro 9?

Azzaro 9 takes 6 of 7 categories. To Break is rated 3.81/5 from 59 votes; Azzaro 9 is rated 4.27/5 from 382 votes. Choose To Break for a fruity and iris character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime 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, To Break or Azzaro 9?

Azzaro 9 lasts longest (Azzaro 9 71/100, To Break 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, To Break or Azzaro 9?

Azzaro 9 projects furthest (Azzaro 9 65/100, To Break 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do To Break and Azzaro 9 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 24% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and sweet accords. Common notes include Pineapple, Iris, Ambrette (Musk Mallow) and Sandalwood.

Is To Break or Azzaro 9 better for summer or winter?

For summer, Azzaro 9 is the stronger pick. For winter, To Break is the stronger pick. To Break suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in To Break and Azzaro 9?

To Break has top notes of Pineapple, Green Apple and Magnolia, heart notes of Iris and Spices, a base of Ambrette (Musk Mallow), Ambergris, 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.