Fragrance comparison

A87 Eclipse vs JV x NJ

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 372 ratings analysed

A87 Eclipse

Aéropostale

3.5826 votes

Rank #31,223 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

JV x NJ

John Varvatos

3.79346 votes

Rank #7,440 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

JV x NJ takes 5 of 7 categories.

A87 Eclipse
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
JV x NJ
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

A87 Eclipse2/7

JV x NJ5/7

Ratings & consensus: JV x NJ
Community sentiment: JV x NJ
Longevity: JV x NJ
Sillage & projection: JV x NJ
Value for money: A87 Eclipse
Versatility: A87 Eclipse
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: JV x NJ

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

A87 EclipseAéropostale

JV x NJJohn Varvatos

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.58/ 5 · 26 votes

Have 90%Had 10%Want 0%

3.79/ 5 · 346 votes

Have 82%Had 18%Want 0%

Category winnerJV x NJRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

15%Love

42%Like

31%Ok

8%Dislike

4%Hate

26 votes

23%Love

51%Like

10%Ok

16%Dislike

1%Hate

346 votes

Category winnerJV x NJMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity38

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate64

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityJV x NJ

SillageJV x NJ

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value89

¤ Price value71

Category winnerA87 EclipseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

powdery77%

lavender69%

warm spicy61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

citrus84%

fresh spicy77%

green69%

aquatic61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both citrus, woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LimeMandarin Orangeelemi

Heart

LavenderSageCistus Incanus

Base

SandalwoodCashmeranAmberwood

Top15-30 mins

CascaloneMandarin OrangeLimePink Pepper

Heart2-4 hrs

LavenderMintSageRosemaryHedione

Base4-6+ hrs

ClearwoodSandalwood

InformationalShared notesLime, Mandarin Orange, Lavender and Sage. Durations are only published for JV x NJ, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring85

Summer100

Fall77

Winter77

Day100

Night67

Spring100

Summer94

Fall0

Winter24

Day100

Night55

Category winnerA87 EclipseMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men93

Unisex6

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#31,223

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#7,440

PerfumerHarry Fremont

Launched—

Reviews77

Category winnerJV x NJHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

A87 Eclipse opens with bright lime and mandarin, then settles into a clean aromatic core of lavender and sage over soft woods and amber. It reads fresh, slightly powdery, and easy to wear. The main appeal is simple, affordable everyday freshness. Based on the available feedback, the scent itself is likable, but longev…

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John Varvatos JV x NJ is a modern aromatic blue fragrance that opens with a splash of crisp kaffir lime, zesty mandarin orange, and breezy cascalone. That aquatic melon-tinted burst quickly meets an herbal core of French lavender, cooling garden mint, and crushed sage. It feels like stepping out of a clean shower into…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, A87 Eclipse or JV x NJ?

JV x NJ takes 5 of 7 categories. A87 Eclipse is rated 3.58/5 from 26 votes; JV x NJ is rated 3.79/5 from 346 votes. Choose A87 Eclipse for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose JV x NJ for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, A87 Eclipse or JV x NJ?

JV x NJ lasts longest (JV x NJ 56/100, A87 Eclipse 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, A87 Eclipse or JV x NJ?

JV x NJ projects furthest (JV x NJ 53/100, A87 Eclipse 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do A87 Eclipse and JV x NJ smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Lime, Mandarin Orange, Lavender and Sage.

Is A87 Eclipse or JV x NJ better for summer or winter?

For summer, A87 Eclipse is the stronger pick. For winter, A87 Eclipse is the stronger pick. A87 Eclipse suits daytime wear; JV x NJ suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in A87 Eclipse and JV x NJ?

A87 Eclipse has top notes of Lime, Mandarin Orange and elemi, heart notes of Lavender, Sage and Cistus Incanus, a base of Sandalwood, Cashmeran and Amberwood. JV x NJ has top notes of Cascalone, Mandarin Orange, Lime and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Lavender, Mint, Sage and Rosemary, a base of Clearwood and Sandalwood.