How it smells
The first thing you smell is lavender and lemon. The heart brings vetiver and sandalwood. On the skin it settles into oakmoss and leather. Overall it smells aromatic and woody.
- Came out
- 1978
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- fall
Azzaro notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
About Azzaro EDT
Azzaro EDT carries the name of its own house. Its strength is Eau de Toilette.
Who will like Azzaro
The strongest accord is aromatic (100%), followed by woody and fresh spicy. You will probably like it if you enjoy aromatic and woody smells and notes like vetiver and oakmoss. Less obvious notes include caraway, patchouli and amber. Perfume fans rate it 3.95 out of 5.
Sillage and projection
Projection is strong: people around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough. It spreads further than Lacoste and Guy Laroche Drakkar Noir.
Azzaro perfumes worth knowing
The house has 46 perfumes here, led by The Most Wanted Intense, Wanted By Night and The Most Wanted Parfum.
For work or for evenings
It works better in the day than at night, so it is a good pick for work, school and daily wear. Its aromatic side keeps it clean and easy.
Which weather suits Azzaro
The best time of year to wear it is fall. It is less suited to summer. Ranked by season: fall, spring, winter and summer. If you need something for summer, Dior Fahrenheit is a better fit.
Longevity on skin
It stays on skin for about 6 to 9 hours, so one spray in the morning can carry you through the day. As an Eau de Toilette, it is lighter than an Eau de Parfum, so it fades sooner. It lasts longer than Guy Laroche Drakkar Noir and Gianni Versace Blue Jeans. Base notes like oakmoss and leather are the part that stays longest on the skin.
If you like Azzaro, try these
Similar picks to try: Lacoste (11 shared notes), Guy Laroche Drakkar Noir (11 shared notes), Gianni Versace Blue Jeans (11 shared notes) and Dior Fahrenheit (12 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Gianni Versace Blue Jeans starts from €30.
Perfume comparisons
See the notes, how long each lasts and the price side by side.
- vs Guy Laroche Drakkar Noir
- vs Montblanc Explorer Extreme
- vs Dior Homme
- vs Dolce&Gabbana K by Dolce & Gabbana
- vs Marc-Antoine Barrois Marc Antoine Barrois Encelade
- vs Lattafa Najdia
- vs Givenchy Gentleman Intense
- vs Yves Saint Laurent Y Intense
- vs Initio Parfums Prives Initio Rehab Extrait De Parfum
- vs Lacoste
- vs Orto Parisi Seminalis
- vs Le Labo Santal 33
- vs Alfred Dunhill Icon
- vs Valentino Uomo 2021
- vs Chris Collins African Rooibos unisex
- vs Rogue Perfumery Bon Monsieur unisex
- vs Dior Homme 2005
- vs Rasasi Qasamat Rasana
- vs Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche pour Homme
- vs Zara Night Pour Homme III
- vs Nishane Sultan Vetiver
- vs Guy Laroche Drakkar Intense
- vs Nishane Sultan Vetiver
- vs Clive Christian Noble Vii Queen Anne Rock Rose
- vs Juicy Couture Dirty English
- vs Yves Saint Laurent La Nuit De Lhomme Le Parfum
- vs Creed Spice & Wood
- vs Eight & Bob Egypt
More questions
Can women wear Azzaro?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
Is Azzaro expensive?
It is mid priced: about €62 in Europe.
When did it come out?
It came out in 1978.