Philippe II
CharriolEDT2015
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Philippe II vs. Azzaro pour Homme
Is Philippe II better than Azzaro pour Homme?
Azzaro pour Homme's oakmoss, cedar and sandalwood anchor a classic fougère that lasts 6-10 hours and earns a 4/5 rating, outpacing Philippe II on longevity and overall score. Philippe II counters with a stronger sillage and a sharper herbal-spicy top driven by fir resin, artemisia and cinnamon leaf, making it the louder of the two. If you want staying power and a woody-earthy base, Azzaro takes the crown.
Pick Philippe II
Pick Azzaro pour Homme if you need a 6-10 hour longevity and a higher rating (4/5) backed by oakmoss, cedar, sandalwood and a classic fougère base.
Pick Azzaro pour Homme
Pick Philippe II if you want a louder presence (strong sillage) and a sharper herbal-spicy top built on fir resin, artemisia, cinnamon leaf and patchouli.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Mood overlap
LavenderPatchouliBergamotVetiver
aromaticfresh spicywoodywarm spicyearthycitrus
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Philippe II and Azzaro pour Homme?
| Philippe II | Azzaro pour Homme | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | EDT | Eau de Toilette |
| Launched | 2015 | 1978 |
| Gender | Male | Male |
| Perfumer | Christian Vermermel | Gérard Anthony |
| Best season | Fall | — |
Scent DNA
How do Philippe II and Azzaro pour Homme smell?
Philippe II
Aromatic
Fresh Spicy
Woody
Herbal
Warm Spicy
Patchouli
Earthy
Citrus
Azzaro pour Homme
Aromatic
Spicy
Woody
Earthy
Fougère
Leathery
Fresh Spicy
Mossy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Philippe II and Azzaro pour Homme share?
Top
ArtemisiaBergamotCinnamon Leaf
LavenderStar AniseClary SageBasilBergamotCarawayLemonIris
Heart
GeraniumLavenderCoriander
CedarwoodSandalwoodCardamomJuniper BerriesJuniper BerryPatchouliVetiver
Base
Fir ResinPatchouliVetiver
OakmossMuskAmberLeatherTonka Bean
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Spicy Notes
Cinnamon LeafCoriander
Star AniseCardamomCaraway
Floral Notes
GeraniumLavender
LavenderIris
Citric Notes
Bergamot
BergamotLemon
Herbaceous Notes
Artemisia
Clary SageBasil
Woody Notes
Fir Resin
CedarwoodSandalwood
Earthy Notes
Patchouli
Patchouli
Green Notes
Vetiver
Vetiver
Where they fit
When and where do Philippe II and Azzaro pour Homme work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Philippe II or Azzaro pour Homme?
| Philippe II | Azzaro pour Homme | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Philippe II and Azzaro pour Homme?
Fans of Drakkar Noir and Kouros will find a familiar friend here. Philippe II isn't reinventing the wheel, it's just a more accessible entry point into that classic masculine territory.Philippe II
A fougère worth taking seriously. It's got structure, depth, and the kind of character that works for a Tuesday meeting and actually survives the night. The anise makes it interesting, not novelty.Azzaro pour Homme
The hunt
Where to buy Philippe II and Azzaro pour Homme
| Philippe II | Azzaro pour Homme | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 oz | — | $18.57ecosmetics |
| 1.7 oz | — | $36.00ecosmetics |
| 100ml | $55.29fragrancenet | — |
| 6.8 oz | — | $54.33ecosmetics |
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