Fragrance comparison

1872 Vetiver vs JF9 Blue

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 90 ratings analysed

4 wins

1872 Vetiver

Clive Christian

4.5454 votes

Rank #26,702 AromaticCitrus

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62%scent match

Closely related

JF9 Blue

JAFRA

3.9736 votes

Rank #25,760 AromaticCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

1872 Vetiver takes 4 of 7 categories.

1872 Vetiver
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
JF9 Blue
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

1872 Vetiver4/7

JF9 Blue3/7

Ratings & consensus: 1872 Vetiver
Community sentiment: 1872 Vetiver
Longevity: 1872 Vetiver
Sillage & projection: 1872 Vetiver
Value for money: JF9 Blue
Versatility: JF9 Blue
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: JF9 Blue

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

1872 VetiverClive Christian

JF9 BlueJAFRA

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.54/ 5 · 54 votes

Have 17%Had 7%Want 76%

3.97/ 5 · 36 votes

Have 69%Had 30%Want 2%

Category winner1872 VetiverRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

63%Love

30%Like

6%Ok

2%Dislike

0%Hate

54 votes

28%Love

44%Like

25%Ok

3%Dislike

0%Hate

36 votes

Category winner1872 VetiverMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

Longevity1872 Vetiver

Sillage1872 Vetiver

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value22

¤ Price value84

Category winnerJF9 BlueBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

earthy69%

green61%

aromatic100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

warm spicy69%

amber61%

Scent match62%Closely related · both aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

BergamotGrapefruitLimeGalbanumRosemaryPetitgrainCardamomCoriander

Heart2 to 4 hours

SageNeroliMarigoldLavenderJasmineFreesia

Base6 to 8 hours

VetiverMossMuskPatchouliIncenseAmberCedar

Top

LimeLemonRosemaryCardamomGrapefruitFennel

Heart

Black PepperAppleCedarGeraniumVetiver

Base

PatchouliTonka BeanAmberLabdanumMuskMoss

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Lime, Rosemary and Cardamom. Durations are only published for 1872 Vetiver, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall75

Winter33

Day100

Night58

Spring90

Summer100

Fall62

Winter29

Day100

Night71

Category winnerJF9 BlueMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men73

Unisex27

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,702

PerfumerBeverley Bayne

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#25,760

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerJF9 BlueHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

1872 Vetiver by Clive Christian delivers an energizing burst of citrus and crisp herbs before settling into dry, rooty earth. The opening crackles with tart grapefruit, lime, and spicy galbanum, creating an immediate sensation of fresh greenery. As the citrus peel softens, lavender, sage, and subtle white florals like…

Reviews →

JF9 Blue by JAFRA is a crisp aromatic fougere that leans into citrus and fresh spice notes. Launched in 2012, it provides a clean, everyday profile suitable for spring and summer daytime wear. The scent features a lively opening of lime, lemon, and grapefruit, supported by rosemary and cardamom, making it a reliable c…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, 1872 Vetiver or JF9 Blue?

1872 Vetiver takes 4 of 7 categories. 1872 Vetiver is rated 4.54/5 from 54 votes; JF9 Blue is rated 3.97/5 from 36 votes. Choose 1872 Vetiver for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose JF9 Blue for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 1872 Vetiver or JF9 Blue?

1872 Vetiver lasts longest (1872 Vetiver 75/100, JF9 Blue 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 1872 Vetiver or JF9 Blue?

1872 Vetiver projects furthest (1872 Vetiver 65/100, JF9 Blue 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 1872 Vetiver and JF9 Blue smell similar?

Closely related: a 62% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Lime, Rosemary and Cardamom.

Is 1872 Vetiver or JF9 Blue better for summer or winter?

For summer, JF9 Blue is the stronger pick. For winter, 1872 Vetiver is the stronger pick. 1872 Vetiver suits daytime wear; JF9 Blue suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 1872 Vetiver and JF9 Blue?

1872 Vetiver has top notes of Bergamot, Grapefruit, Lime and Galbanum, heart notes of Sage, Neroli, Marigold and Lavender, a base of Vetiver, Moss, Musk and Patchouli. JF9 Blue has top notes of Lime, Lemon, Rosemary and Cardamom, heart notes of Black Pepper, Apple, Cedar and Geranium, a base of Patchouli, Tonka Bean, Amber and Labdanum.