Fragrance comparison

Zinnia vs Azzaro 9

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 448 ratings analysed

Zinnia

Floris

3.8266 votes

Rank #18,768 PowderyFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

27%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Azzaro 9

Azzaro

4.27382 votes

Rank #2,701 FloralWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Azzaro 9 takes 5 of 7 categories.

Zinnia
Choose it for a powdery and floral 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.

Zinnia2/7

Azzaro 95/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ZinniaFloris

Azzaro 9Azzaro

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.82/ 5 · 66 votes

Have 43%Had 19%Want 37%

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

23%Love

56%Like

5%Ok

14%Dislike

3%Hate

66 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

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityAzzaro 9

SillageAzzaro 9

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value69

¤ Price value57

Category winnerZinniaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

floral92%

green84%

warm spicy77%

vanilla69%

ozonic61%

floral100%

white floral92%

yellow floral84%

woody77%

green69%

sweet61%

Scent match27%Clearly different · both floral and green

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Violet LeafGalbanum

Heart

CarnationIrisRoseLily-of-the-Valley

Base

HeliotropeMuskSandalwoodVanilla

Top

AldehydesPineappleMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

MimosaMimosa PetalsTulipWisteriaLilyTuberoseDyer’s GreenweedHyacinth

Base

OakmossIrisIncenseSandalwoodAmbrette (Musk Mallow)VetiverCedarVanilla

InformationalShared notesIris, Sandalwood and Vanilla. 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

Summer53

Fall79

Winter42

Day100

Night43

Spring100

Summer61

Fall0

Winter46

Day–

Night–

Category winnerZinniaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex56

Women44

Men0

Unisex10

Women90

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,768

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#2,701

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews45

Category winnerAzzaro 9Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Floris Zinnia opens with a sharp flash of leafy galbanum and crushed violet leaves that instantly signals classic British perfumery. Within twenty minutes, the initial greenery softens into a spicy heart dominated by clove-like carnation, powdery iris, and soft rose. As the dry-down takes hold, warm sandalwood, clean …

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Zinnia or Azzaro 9?

Azzaro 9 takes 5 of 7 categories. Zinnia is rated 3.82/5 from 66 votes; Azzaro 9 is rated 4.27/5 from 382 votes. Choose Zinnia for a powdery and floral 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, Zinnia or Azzaro 9?

Azzaro 9 lasts longest (Azzaro 9 71/100, Zinnia 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Zinnia or Azzaro 9?

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

Do Zinnia and Azzaro 9 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and green accords. Common notes include Iris, Sandalwood and Vanilla.

Is Zinnia or Azzaro 9 better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Zinnia and Azzaro 9?

Zinnia has top notes of Violet Leaf and Galbanum, heart notes of Carnation, Iris, Rose and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Heliotrope, Musk, Sandalwood and Vanilla. 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.