Fragrance comparison

Truth vs Azzaro 9

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 4,640 ratings analysed

Truth

Calvin Klein

3.984,258 votes

Rank #28,758 FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Azzaro 9

Azzaro

4.27382 votes

Rank #2,651 FloralWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Azzaro 9 takes 5 of 7 categories.

Truth
Choose it for a floral and woody character. Wins on value for money and 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.

Truth2/7

Azzaro 95/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

TruthCalvin Klein

Azzaro 9Azzaro

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.98/ 5 · 4,258 votes

Have 43%Had 36%Want 20%

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

33%Love

47%Like

5%Ok

14%Dislike

1%Hate

4,258 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

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityAzzaro 9

SillageAzzaro 9

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value71

¤ Price value57

Category winnerTruthBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

woody92%

green84%

citrus77%

sweet69%

powdery61%

floral100%

white floral92%

yellow floral84%

woody77%

green69%

sweet61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both floral, woody and green

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top1 to 2 hours

BambooCloverBergamotVetiverLemonPatchouli

Heart2 to 4 hours

LilyPeonySandalwoodMimosaSilkwood BlossomBlackberry

Base3 to 6 hours

MuskVanillaAmber

Top

AldehydesPineappleMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

MimosaMimosa PetalsTulipWisteriaLilyTuberoseDyer’s GreenweedHyacinth

Base

OakmossIrisIncenseSandalwoodAmbrette (Musk Mallow)VetiverCedarVanilla

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Vetiver, Lily and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Truth, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer80

Fall48

Winter22

Day100

Night20

Spring100

Summer61

Fall0

Winter46

Day–

Night–

Category winnerTruthMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex25

Women73

Men0

Unisex10

Women90

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,758

PerfumerAlberto Morillas, Jacques Cavallier Belletrud, Thierry Wasser

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#2,651

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews45

Category winnerAzzaro 9Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Calvin Klein Truth presents a crisp, botanical take on modern freshness. Launched in 2000, this composition centers on damp greenery, dewy bamboo, and sunlit clover, balanced immediately by the zesty bite of bergamot and lemon. As the brisk opening settles, a soft heart emerges with clean peony, lily, and smooth sanda…

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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Truth or Azzaro 9?

Azzaro 9 takes 5 of 7 categories. Truth is rated 3.98/5 from 4,258 votes; Azzaro 9 is rated 4.27/5 from 382 votes. Choose Truth for a floral and woody character. Wins on value for money and 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, Truth or Azzaro 9?

Azzaro 9 lasts longest (Azzaro 9 71/100, Truth 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Truth or Azzaro 9?

Azzaro 9 projects furthest (Azzaro 9 65/100, Truth 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Truth and Azzaro 9 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, woody and green accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Vetiver, Lily and Sandalwood.

Is Truth or Azzaro 9 better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Truth and Azzaro 9?

Truth has top notes of Bamboo, Clover, Bergamot and Vetiver, heart notes of Lily, Peony, Sandalwood and Mimosa, a base of Musk, Vanilla and Amber. 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.