Azzaro 9

I can't get over this pretty little perfume. And yeah the Fragrantica note for note pyramid makes it look like some heavy huge complex floral because of all those notes but it's quite simple, really. It's a warm sunny yellow floral. Soft, feminine, delicate, smooth, a well-blended mix of fruit, flowers, incense, wood and musk. It seems to capture the late spring and summer with sun-kissed flowers in a garden as one strolls along catching whiffs of the various floral scents from the heart notes of this perfume. Opens with very soft aldehydes. They are subdued, tame and can be quickly missed aldehydes perhaps because this fragrance was released in the 80s (1984) aldehydes were already considered outdated. Stronger than the aldehydes are the fruit accords of citrus courtesy of a mandarin orange and a slice of pineapple Has a soft fruit smoothie start. Delicious and quite fresh. If this wasn't a perfume, I'd drink it. The fruit lingers on a bit before the florals kick in. There's quite a lot of them so it's hard to distinguish each individual flower. I'm smelling mostly the yellow ones: ylang-ylang, mimosa and orange blossom. The white flowers are there but not front and center. The tuberose is the shyest ever for an 80s tuberose an era in which the tuberose was loud and proud. The lilies of the valley are what most come through as far as the white floral scents. There's a very minimal touch of jasmine. The florals are so well formulated and such a fine match to the top notes of citrus and pineapple plus those shy aldehydes that they seem to be a classy throwback to such vintage beauties as Nina Ricci's L'air du Temps and only from a few years earlier Gloria Vanderbilt. If you like those kind of soft feminine florals, then Azzaro 9 is gonna be your cup of tea. The dry down is a lot warmer, like sunshine streaming down on the flowers. There's a smoky quality owing to the incense note. There's also warm musk but never animalic, just a nice soft warm musk. I don't pick up on any green vibes or herbal notes such as oak moss or patchouli. There's a touch of vetiver but that's about all I can smell for green notes. There's more woodsy accords. Sandal and cedar wood. There's a dash of vanilla. A dry down of mostly smoke and wood. By the time of this warm dry down, it feels like we've spent the day in a garden and now it's night time. The sun has gone and the cool night air and the moonlight begins to beam down on the flowers that are going to sleep for the night. This is a fancy perfume that can be worn to places like church, a wedding (but not as a bride) a classy formal affair, and or a romantic dinner date either at an upscale restaurant or at home. This is a feminine womanly fragrance. Nothing unisex about it. It also smells quite expensive and luxurious. I love to wear it on dates with a nice dress. I think you'll love it if you are a big floral fan.

I'm one who hoards minis of Azzaro 9. Nothing quite like it. Not before or since. Evidently the overpriced niche brands have been duping it. In terms of structure, it is most similar to Creation 1984 for Ted Lapidus, on the periphery, maybe Perscriptives Calyx. I would argue Azzaro 9 is more original than either, and superior in every way. Creation 1984 is a clever, pleasant, and thoroughly unremarkable nod to the original Miss Dior. While Calyx is certainly an original, it's a Grojsman creation. It contains her distinctive DNA, which is intensive and difficult to appreciate. References and egoism aside, Azzaro 9's timeless beauty comes from its novelty and originality. After the initial gust of spring breeze, I smell the "pineapple". It's hard to relay because it does not resemble the neon pineapple notes of today. Like most 80s florals, it has a subtle fruity quality, but its moreso citrusy, diaphanous, green. After the top notes depart, an abstract bouquet of fresh green flowers, heady white flowers, and pollen-like yellow flowers, with soft spices and herbal notes. The florals blend seamlessly and are difficult to discern. Pure olfactive joy. The bouquet smells natural and its progression is masterful. After the symphonic floral arrangement begins to lull, a powdery, woody, earthy chypre base emerges. Authentic moss, vetiver, and incense. I'm poor at relaying it, but the base of this perfume is stunning, it strikes me as very original. Azzaro 9 is the chypre floral answer to the original Boucheron for women. Easily my favorite of the 80s chypre florals, it's one of those rare, perfect pieces that belongs in a museum. If I could bring any perfume I wanted back into production, this would be a top contender. Fantastic perfumes have me wondering who perfumed them, and the Fragrantica database is questionable at best. I did some digging and learned Azzaro 9 was developed by Alberto Morillas & Roger Pellégrino under the oversight of Firmenich. Alas. I keep wishing the industry legends were permitted to make good perfumes once more.

Oh how I miss this beauty. Every early summer, I find myself browsing the internet. Trying to find something that would be a suitable replacement. I'm not in to fruity scents. Least of all something like pineapple. But, for whatever reason it's what makes this fragrance work. Made from 9 white and 9 yellow flower extracts. Henceforth the name. I was sold in 198(something). When it was new and the sales lady at Macy's perfume counter sold it to me. 9 yellow and 9 white flowers, do you like pineapple? Was all she said. Of all the forms it arrived in. I preferred the parfum extrait. The little uniquely cut opaque, jet black crystal bottle designed and manufactured by Lalique for Azzaro. From the box, to the bottle, to the delectable juice inside. This parfum is truly unique. In all my years I have not smelled anything even remotely close to it. There's a perfume out now, I'm not sure who makes it exactly. Called Frangipani and Pineapple. I'm going to give it a try. I'm not looking for an exact clone. But, a heavy smooth floral with that pineapple note underneath the surface grounded by sweet oakmoss.Even a more contemporary version of those notes in that dynamic would make me happy.I remember wearing Azzaro 9 to work on occasion in the winter. It always cheered everyone u around me. The parfum had a beastly projection and longevity that ride from sunrise to sunset easily without getting tired. Now, that I wrote this. I just talked myself into searching the internet for a bottle. Since I will be celebrating my 60th this Friday. HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Me. Time to get out the visa....lol.

Golden and greenish bright at the same time, this is a whole bouquet of everything nice. The opening is crispy like a bottle of gewürztraminer, semi-dry with the pineapple adding just a touch of fruity sweetness. It isnt overtly aldehydic, but kind of soapy. The heart consists of an almost perfect jasmin-ylang-mimosa accord that makes it warm and golden. There are quite a few other supporting flowery notes, among them a tulip holding on to the crispyness of the opening, but also other enchancements such as Dryers greenweed making it notably greener and basil adding just the tiniest whiff of something vaguely anise and minty. Azzaro 9 is very bright, but oh so yellow at the same time. Even before I was able to identity different flowers in perfume, this always stroke me as the yellowest of all perfumes, even more so than my beloved Ysatis. In the base there is a curious and rather unexpected incense note that reminds me of another very yellow perfume, Oscar de la Renta’s Volupté. They don’t smell that alike and I much prefer this over Volupté, since that one is too sweet and heavy, reminding me of a lighter version of Tresor. However, they do share a lemon-woodyness in the base and I think it could be frankiscene. The added incense note gives Azzaro 9 a feel of grounded sophistication that keeps me interested till the very end. Nevertheless, Azzaro 9 isn’t a demanding perfume, on the contrary it is a very vivacious and happy scent and I smile from the moment I spray it on, till it’s all gone, which takes a good 12 hours on my skin.

The opening of Azzaro 9 is unusual- very green, but not strongly aldehydic. It actually smells to me like freshly cut tulips. Although I know that this note is created, it does not smell synthetic- it smells *fresh* and realistic. Under the note I read as tulip is a spicy floral note, perhaps wisteria? and lightly sweet pineapple, ever so faint. The heart, on my skin, is lily, light carnation, faint rose, and basil, with a green/mossy wood vibe that I think may be the dyer's greenwood, and an almost juicy, airy mimosa. Lightly spicy, balmy, relaxed, clean without being soapy, fresh as a breeze, a little cool. Wearing A9 is like sitting out of doors in the early morning, catching drifts of scent from your neighbor's gardens, as the breeze begins to warm, and dew still sparkles in the grass. In the dry down, neroli, a touch of white musk, creamy sandalwood and green hyacinth appear. Ylang ylang is lightly present, as is LoV. But the real star here is the velvety iris, supported by clean cedar, with a touch of incense. Just lovely! A9 is a treat! Cool and warm by turns, airy, light, spicy, a little sweet- this is definitely a classic, and deserves to be ranked with L'heure bleue and the like. Extremely complex, and likely to show a different facet in different weather. A9 definitely deserves more of a reputation than it has! My special thanks to Mi55anthr0py, who provided me with my mini- I will treasure this little beauty, and savor it! My sincere gratitude!

Smelling pastel yellow and mauve, Azzaro 9, begins like a Polynesian cocktail, juicy and sweet, and no sooner than I've felt as though I've imbibed a Planter's Punch do I feel a shock of mimosa pom-poms graze my face. This is immediately followed by what I discern as broom absolute: smelling of honeyed-hay and dusky orange blossom. Then there is a bursting, wet white lily. I realize that the flowers fall through the door much the same way as Cyndi Lauper's merry-making guests topple out of the bedroom and land on "Captain" Lou Albano in the "Girls Just Wanna Have Fun" video. Some have opined that this is delicate and somewhat coquettish, but I think this sells Azzaro 9 short. I'd argue that this is cottage-core, a green garden delight, pendulous wisteria filling the air, leading to spiced, woods and moss, powder and smolder. It has me hankering for spring, salivating for it even, leaping out of dark winter like a snow flea, into the bluebells. Pardon the "flowery" language (har har), but what can I say? This is a pleasure for those who enjoy the florals laid on thick and abundant, with a whole lot of sunshine and proper decorum. It could be easily mistaken for a Penhaligon's floral or an old Patou.

11th March 25: My sister used to wear Azzaro 9 in the 90s. It was her signature fragrance and she was so disappointed when it was discontinued. If you love this as much as she did, you should test Lysandra by Le Couvent Maison de Parfum (I wrote a review there). It's the only fragrance in 30 years that reminds me of Azzaro 9! If you use the Perfume Advisor on Le Couvent website, you'll see it lists other names, not Lysandra. I own both Lysandra and Aqua Sacrae and they are close to how Azzaro 9 made me feel (I'll be layering both actually!). Thank you @evavidal62 for such an accurate review of Azzaro 9! Spot on! I agree to every single word. EDIT : Spring 2026 now, almost a year later, I realized I gravitate towards these kind of notes in Spring! And today I'm wearing Eau Moheli by Dyptique. It's so so close to Azzaro 9 it's almost as good as I remember it!

Review is from a mini. Not sure how old it is or if it's been exposed to light heat etc. But what is there is an almost goldenbronze juice. Full minibottle so definitely not evaporated or anything. I don't get much aldehydes but what I do get is an amazingly butterly fresh tulip with honey, oakmoss and a smidgen of tuberose (in fact I was almost certain this was going to lean towards a crisper, buttery tuberose, so not the bubblegum ones we get today) It's a lovely warm spring day, magnolias in full bloom against white dutch country houses, spring has sprung and this little gem is an ode to a day like today! It smells like today. I do get a cow or a goat or two in there but it only adds to this almost photorealistic coherence that I achieved with this fragrance by playing roulette with my minis. Utterly delighted!

EDP: Azzaro 9 is an interesting 3-phase perfume that begins with a very sharp, powdery, dried flowers, orange peel smell that's almost a little overwhelming. A half hour later a heavy indolic smell from tuberose comes out along with some hyacinth and lilies. There is further development a half hour after that as the perfume sweetens up with ylang-ylang, pineapple and basil. At this point it has mellowed out and become creamy as it blends into your skin for a most beautiful summer fragrance. I see why there is so much love for Azzaro 9. Super memorable and absolutely gorgeous!

Romantic dreamer who is standing at the railway station eagerly waiting for his girl with this sunny and bright bouquet of fresh cut flowers. He didn't know how to please her for sure, but he wanted her to be happy. So he have bought all he could only find - tulips and mimose, irises and tuberose, hyacinths and lilies... People passing him by with a smile, charmed by this strange guy, and while they are walking past, wind throws in their faces the most powerful scents of the spring.

Mimosa on ice! The extreme warm and cool elements work wonderfully together here — a fantasy field of mimosa, tulip, broom and tuberose is gilded in a late frost of aldehydes, oakmoss, and violet leaf. This bridges the meadowy florals of the 70s and the transparent flowers of the 90s more than it typifies and 80s kitchen sink powerhouse. A pleasant surprise for me and one I can see wearing even more as the weather warms.

Another UNBELIEVABLY BEAUTIFUL perfume that is no longer available, and/or so high prices on Ebay. Can't even take the risk of buying it as I have no idea how they stored it..(Believe me, I haven't been lucky with eBay perfume purchases) This was just a treasure to have..and now all I have is the empty bottle that decorates my bathroom. @Azzaro I know you never hear this kind of plea but PLEASE BRING IT BACK.

Like it. It's a strong vintage white flower scent. The white flowers are dominant. Soapy also. On my skin the white flowers hyacinth, Lily and the Jasmine are the strongest like walking in a flower garden. Projection and longtivity are moderate. It's no power bomb but strong enough to enjoy a couple of hours. Like because these flowers are not my favourites ones. I adore gardenia and rose perfumes.

It's such a shame this perfume is discontinued, I absolutely loved it! It was a 15th birthday gift from one of my brothers and I loved its elegant fragrance, that has a romantic side. Its middle notes are wonderful, but I think the best part comes when it starts fading to the base notes, so sumptuous and elegant. I hope this perfume would be available again...

this is one of this crazy world that anyone can ́t understand...what the hell why this peace of masterpiece doesn ́t exist anymore? wtf? azzaro ceo ́s..what have u done? jesuschrist, are u MAD??? So sorry this wonderful, intoxicating, marvellous parfum is discontinuated...

Such a classic scent. A miniature caught my eye & bought it there and then. Unfortunately I misplaced it after I moved office. So sad.

This gem has sadly been discontinued. I used to wear it a lot bak in the 80s, when I was young(er). A very lovely scent.

DRESSER TABLE PERFUME OF MY DREAMS In my furthest and farthest scent memory is Azzaro No. 9. It was in the 1980's. My mother was a maid/housekeeper in expensive townhouses and luxury penthouses in Manhattan New York City. I was out of school one summer and accompanied her on the job as she would also house sit and stay in the big house overnight. She was doing her thing while I explored the house. I sneaked into the boudoir of the Mrs. of the house a somewhat boozy busty blonde socialite with a salt and pepper haired husband who was much older than she was. I found Azzaro No. 9 on her dresser table. It was in a beautiful fine crystal glass flacon with a glass stopper. I was instantly drawn to it. I removed the stopper and smelled the perfume. It was probably the first time I had ever smelled perfume. My mother wore mostly affordable Avon perfumes offered to her by an Avon lady that would come visit us. Ah, but this, this was real perfume. It was incredibly beautiful. I could not tell what I was smelling back then. To my child's nose it just smelled like a grown up woman's perfume, but not Avon at all, this was a rich woman's perfume LOL. I hoped that I could one day wear this fragrance because I thought all perfumes never age and could never become outdated or old fashioned. I never did forget the smell. And now many years later I am a woman of 30 and an addicted fragrance fanatic can finally return to that moment when I first smelled perfume. This is like Houbigant's Quelques Fleurs in that you get a whole lot of flowers. This has an epic flower power. The flowers in this perfume are: Mimosa, tulip, carnation, tuberose, lily, wisteria, jasmine, ylang-ylang, lily-of-the-valley, rose, orange blossom, dyer’s greenweed, hyacinth, violet leaf, mimosa petals and basil. The flowers are in the heart of this perfume are beyond amazing. This is flower heaven. So if you're big on floral fragrances, this is the perfume you must possess. And these are not synthetic waxy flowers These are real flowers and floral essence extract/oils. This is a big flower garden where I could live. The opening notes are fruity: pineapple, mandarin orange are prominent. You definitely get pineapple and the aldehydes are quite strong so it's like pineapple cocktails or fruit wine. It's boozy and tropical. The base notes are sandalwood, musk, oakmoss, vanilla, incense, cedar, ambrette (musk mallow), vetiver and iris. The dominant base note is the incense. My God the incense. There is a cloud of dark smoke coming out of this liquid, covering up up all those flowers in a veil of night. This frag has been reformualated but why bother getting that when the original vintage is a masterpiece. This is so beautiful and gives me the same olfactory orgasm as Quelques Fleurs. It has all come full circle for me. I have my town house, my Fashion Week yearly wardrobe for spring, summer, fall and winter, my perfumes and my dresser table. And on that dresser table is the fine glass bottle of Azzaro No. 9.

I recently purchased a vintage bottle of Azzaro 9 on eBay. It definitely smells like something with a jillion different notes. A hint of floral, a smidgeon of fruit, a little wood, a tad bit of spice, etc. It’s almost like they were afraid to commit to a few main notes and really develop them. Instead, they picked up every vial in the lab and added just ONE drop of it. It’s hard to believe they were genuinely trying when they formulated this, but I remind myself that a lot of early 80’s frags had this kitchen-sink quality. The result is something safe and generic from the days of sneaking to play on your mother’s vanity. If released today, it would have flopped, but it serves as a fitting representation of the era in which it debuted. Azzaro 9 reads like poor girl’s Chanel No. 5 or Shalimar by Guerlain, but for the MTV generation. As a matter of fact, there’s something very Jean Naté-esque about it. It’s giving me shoulder pads, Aqua Net hairspray, and kitten heels. Like something Alexis Carrington would’ve worn on the set of Dynasty. It’s not bad, but it smells like a bygone era.

I have a mini of Azzaro9 which I occasionally find quite addictive. To my nose the top is a wild combination of freshly cut tulips surrounded by tuberose, ylang ylang, and bitter oakmoss. After a while it slowly and gradually developes itself into a slightly warmer tuberose fragrance on my skin, with honeyed bitter sweet undertones. A very sophisticated "old school" fragrance. If Azzaro9 was a wine it would probably be a costly Pinot Grigio (the dryer italian style), or perhaps a Chablis. Cold, rich, dry and bitter with the colour of honey. Simply adorable.