Fragrance comparison

#374 Dix-neuf vs JF9 Black

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 55 ratings analysed

#374 Dix-neuf

Le Ré Noir

3.673 votes

Rank #59,001 MuskyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

JF9 Black

JAFRA

3.7952 votes

Rank #25,505 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

JF9 Black takes 4 of 4 categories.

#374 Dix-neuf
Choose it for a musky and citrus character. Best in summer, daytime wear.
JF9 Black
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

#374 Dix-neuf0/4

JF9 Black4/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

#374 Dix-neufLe Ré Noir

JF9 BlackJAFRA

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 8%Had 8%Want 85%

3.79/ 5 · 52 votes

Have 64%Had 29%Want 8%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

67%Like

33%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

19%Love

50%Like

23%Ok

6%Dislike

2%Hate

52 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage41

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityJF9 Black

SillageJF9 Black

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value86

Category winnerJF9 BlackBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

musky100%

citrus88%

aromatic77%

powdery65%

anis53%

fresh spicy42%

woody100%

aromatic92%

vanilla84%

warm spicy77%

citrus69%

powdery61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both aromatic, citrus and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

MuskGrapefruitTarragonVetiver

No top / heart / base split published

Top

TamarindLavenderItalian LemonGrapefruitTarragonMandarin OrangeGalbanum

Heart

CedarPatchouliCorianderJasmineGeraniumLily-of-the-Valley

Base

VanillaSandalwoodTonka BeanVetiverMuskAmber

InformationalShared notesMusk, Grapefruit, Tarragon and Vetiver. Durations are only published for #374 Dix-neuf, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer100

Fall50

Winter0

Day100

Night32

Spring50

Summer16

Fall100

Winter91

Day53

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Casual 41%Work 35%Date 15%Party 9%

Men98

Unisex2

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#59,001

PerfumerValery Sokolov

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#25,505

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerJF9 BlackHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

#374 Dix-neuf by Le Ré Noir opens with an immediate crack of tart grapefruit rind. It is dry, bitter, and bracing. Within minutes, the sharp citrus edge softens into the peppery licorice greenery of fresh tarragon. You will not find heavy dessert sugar here. Instead, earthy vetiver roots ground the herbal core, keepin…

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JF9 Black by JAFRA is an Oriental Woody scent for men launched in 2012. It opens with a bright blend of tamarind, lavender, and lemon, followed by a woody heart of cedar and patchouli. The dry-down warms the skin with vanilla, tonka bean, and sandalwood, creating a versatile profile suitable for everyday office wear o…

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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, #374 Dix-neuf or JF9 Black?

JF9 Black takes 4 of 4 categories. #374 Dix-neuf is rated 3.67/5 from 3 votes; JF9 Black is rated 3.79/5 from 52 votes. Choose #374 Dix-neuf for a musky and citrus character. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose JF9 Black for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, #374 Dix-neuf or JF9 Black?

JF9 Black lasts longest (JF9 Black 51/100, #374 Dix-neuf 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, #374 Dix-neuf or JF9 Black?

JF9 Black projects furthest (JF9 Black 41/100, #374 Dix-neuf 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do #374 Dix-neuf and JF9 Black smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and powdery accords. Common notes include Musk, Grapefruit, Tarragon and Vetiver.

Is #374 Dix-neuf or JF9 Black better for summer or winter?

#374 Dix-neuf suits daytime wear; JF9 Black suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in #374 Dix-neuf and JF9 Black?

#374 Dix-neuf features Musk, Grapefruit, Tarragon and Vetiver. JF9 Black has top notes of Tamarind, Lavender, Italian Lemon and Grapefruit, heart notes of Cedar, Patchouli, Coriander and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla, Sandalwood, Tonka Bean and Vetiver.