Violetear vs Azzaro 9
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
7%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Azzaro 9 takes 4 of 5 categories.
VioletearChoose it for a lavender and earthy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Azzaro 9Choose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Violetear1/5
Azzaro 94/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Azzaro 9
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Azzaro 9
- Sillage & projection
- Azzaro 9
- Value for money
- Violetear
- 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
VioletearWit & WestAzzaro 9AzzaroWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.20/ 5 · 10 votes
Have 19%Had 0%Want 81%
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 hate70%Love
0%Like
10%Ok
20%Dislike
0%Hate
10 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
Category winners
LongevityAzzaro 9
SillageAzzaro 9
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerVioletearBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent familylavender100%
earthy92%
mossy84%
amber77%
aromatic69%
fresh spicy61%
floral100%
white floral92%
yellow floral84%
woody77%
green69%
sweet61%
Scent match7%Clearly different
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
IrisBergamot
Heart
LavenderMimosaRose
Base
OakmossTonka BeanOlibanum
Top
AldehydesPineappleMandarin OrangeBergamot
Heart
MimosaMimosa PetalsTulipWisteriaLilyTuberoseDyer’s GreenweedHyacinth
Base
OakmossIrisIncenseSandalwoodAmbrette (Musk Mallow)VetiverCedarVanilla
InformationalShared notesIris, Bergamot, Mimosa and Oakmoss. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer100
Fall75
Winter75
Day100
Night100
Spring100
Summer61
Fall0
Winter46
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#37,569
PerfumerWhitney Swales
Launched—
Reviews3
Overall rank#2,701
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews45
Category winnerAzzaro 9Higher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotVioletear by Wit & West is an earthy, moss-forward fragrance that centers on a unique blend of lavender, iris, and mimosa. Launched in 2023, this unisex scent leans into a raw, botanical aesthetic that avoids traditional sweetness. It performs best in moderate temperatures, offering a distinct, grounded presence for t…
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, Violetear or Azzaro 9?
Azzaro 9 takes 4 of 5 categories. Violetear is rated 4.20/5 from 10 votes; Azzaro 9 is rated 4.27/5 from 382 votes. Choose Violetear for a lavender and earthy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Azzaro 9 for a floral and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Violetear or Azzaro 9?
They last about the same: Azzaro 9 71/100, Violetear 70/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Violetear or Azzaro 9?
Azzaro 9 projects furthest (Azzaro 9 65/100, Violetear 56/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Violetear and Azzaro 9 smell similar?
Clearly different: a 7% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Iris, Bergamot, Mimosa and Oakmoss.
Is Violetear or Azzaro 9 better for summer or winter?
Violetear suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Violetear and Azzaro 9?
Violetear has top notes of Iris and Bergamot, heart notes of Lavender, Mimosa and Rose, a base of Oakmoss, Tonka Bean and Olibanum. 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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