Vanille 44 Paris vs Azzaro 9
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
20%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Azzaro 9 takes 6 of 7 categories.
Vanille 44 ParisChoose it for a vanilla and woody character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Azzaro 9Choose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Vanille 44 Paris1/7
Azzaro 96/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Azzaro 9
- Community sentiment
- Azzaro 9
- Longevity
- Azzaro 9
- Sillage & projection
- Azzaro 9
- Value for money
- Azzaro 9
- Versatility
- Vanille 44 Paris
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Azzaro 9
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Vanille 44 ParisLe LaboAzzaro 9AzzaroWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.17/ 5 · 1,099 votes
Have 33%Had 8%Want 58%
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 hate46%Love
35%Like
11%Ok
7%Dislike
1%Hate
1,099 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
Category winners
LongevityAzzaro 9
SillageAzzaro 9
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerAzzaro 9Best value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothvanilla100%
woody92%
smoky84%
amber77%
balsamic69%
citrus61%
floral100%
white floral92%
yellow floral84%
woody77%
green69%
sweet61%
Scent match20%Clearly different · both woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedNotes
VanillaIncenseGuaiac WoodAldehydesMandarin OrangeBergamot
No top / heart / base split published
Top
AldehydesPineappleMandarin OrangeBergamot
Heart
MimosaMimosa PetalsTulipWisteriaLilyTuberoseDyer’s GreenweedHyacinth
Base
OakmossIrisIncenseSandalwoodAmbrette (Musk Mallow)VetiverCedarVanilla
InformationalShared notesVanilla, Incense, Aldehydes and Mandarin Orange. Durations are only published for Vanille 44 Paris, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring44
Summer30
Fall100
Winter89
Day100
Night69
Spring100
Summer61
Fall0
Winter46
Day–
Night–
Category winnerVanille 44 ParisMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#4,670
PerfumerAlberto Morillas
Launched—
Reviews189
Overall rank#2,662
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews45
Category winnerAzzaro 9Higher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotVanille 44 Paris by Le Labo takes a familiar sweet profile and turns it into something dry, smoky, and restrained. Instead of smelling like a bakery or warm syrup, it opens with a sharp burst of bergamot, mandarin orange, and crisp aldehydes that give the start a soapy sparkle. The heart shifts toward resinous incense…
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…
Reviews →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, Vanille 44 Paris or Azzaro 9?
Azzaro 9 takes 6 of 7 categories. Vanille 44 Paris is rated 4.17/5 from 1,099 votes; Azzaro 9 is rated 4.27/5 from 382 votes. Choose Vanille 44 Paris for a vanilla and woody character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, 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, Vanille 44 Paris or Azzaro 9?
Azzaro 9 lasts longest (Azzaro 9 71/100, Vanille 44 Paris 58/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Vanille 44 Paris or Azzaro 9?
Azzaro 9 projects furthest (Azzaro 9 65/100, Vanille 44 Paris 49/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Vanille 44 Paris and Azzaro 9 smell similar?
Clearly different: a 20% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Vanilla, Incense, Aldehydes and Mandarin Orange.
Is Vanille 44 Paris or Azzaro 9 better for summer or winter?
For summer, Azzaro 9 is the stronger pick. For winter, Vanille 44 Paris is the stronger pick. Vanille 44 Paris suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Vanille 44 Paris and Azzaro 9?
Vanille 44 Paris features Vanilla, Incense, Guaiac Wood, Aldehydes and Mandarin Orange. 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.
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