Fragrance comparison

Ambre des Abysses vs JF9 Red

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 552 ratings analysed

5 wins

Ambre des Abysses

Houbigant

4.38512 votes

Rank #22,727 AromaticFresh Spicy

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58%scent match

Closely related

JF9 Red

JAFRA

3.4240 votes

Rank #27,710 AromaticWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ambre des Abysses takes 5 of 7 categories.

Ambre des Abysses
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, evening wear.
JF9 Red
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Ambre des Abysses5/7

JF9 Red2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Ambre des AbyssesHoubigant

JF9 RedJAFRA

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.38/ 5 · 512 votes

Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%

3.42/ 5 · 40 votes

Have 64%Had 32%Want 4%

Category winnerAmbre des AbyssesRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

60%Love

26%Like

6%Ok

5%Dislike

2%Hate

512 votes

8%Love

43%Like

35%Ok

15%Dislike

0%Hate

40 votes

Category winnerAmbre des AbyssesMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate61

Category winners

LongevityAmbre des Abysses

SillageAmbre des Abysses

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value87

Category winnerJF9 RedBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

white floral84%

vanilla77%

citrus69%

amber61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

white floral77%

citrus69%

lavender61%

Scent match58%Closely related · both aromatic, fresh spicy and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

Orange BlossomMintBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

GeraniumAmberPatchouliRosemaryJasmine

Base8-12 hrs

VanillaTonka BeanOakmossLeather

Top

LavenderMandarin OrangeBergamotHerbal Notes

Heart

JasmineOrange BlossomSageGeraniumRosemaryBasil

Base

Brazilian RosewoodAmberSandalowoodVetiverOakmoss

InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Bergamot, Geranium and Amber. Durations are only published for Ambre des Abysses, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer67

Fall0

Winter70

Day85

Night100

Spring88

Summer46

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night–

Category winnerJF9 RedMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men68

Unisex29

Women3

Work 32%Date 28%Casual 25%Party 15%

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,727

PerfumerAntoine Lie, Luca Maffei

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#27,710

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerAmbre des AbyssesHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ambre des Abysses by Houbigant pulls off a rare balancing act on skin. The opening hits with cold garden mint and sparkling bergamot before bitter orange blossom warms up the center. It feels remarkably crisp. Then the foundation turns dark, unfurling rich amber, earthy oakmoss, and soft leather over a comforting base…

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JF9 Red is an aromatic fougere that leans into sharp herbal notes and woodsy undertones. It opens with a bright splash of lavender and mandarin orange before grounding itself in sage and basil. This scent offers a classic, masculine profile suited for casual daily wear, particularly during the crisp transitions of spr…

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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, Ambre des Abysses or JF9 Red?

Ambre des Abysses takes 5 of 7 categories. Ambre des Abysses is rated 4.38/5 from 512 votes; JF9 Red is rated 3.42/5 from 40 votes. Choose Ambre des Abysses for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose JF9 Red for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ambre des Abysses or JF9 Red?

Ambre des Abysses lasts longest (Ambre des Abysses 76/100, JF9 Red 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ambre des Abysses or JF9 Red?

Ambre des Abysses projects furthest (Ambre des Abysses 60/100, JF9 Red 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ambre des Abysses and JF9 Red smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and white floral accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Bergamot, Geranium and Amber.

Is Ambre des Abysses or JF9 Red better for summer or winter?

For summer, Ambre des Abysses is the stronger pick. For winter, Ambre des Abysses is the stronger pick. Ambre des Abysses suits evening wear; JF9 Red suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ambre des Abysses and JF9 Red?

Ambre des Abysses has top notes of Orange Blossom, Mint and Bergamot, heart notes of Geranium, Amber, Patchouli and Rosemary, a base of Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Oakmoss and Leather. JF9 Red has top notes of Lavender, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Herbal Notes, heart notes of Jasmine, Orange Blossom, Sage and Geranium, a base of Brazilian Rosewood, Amber, Sandalowood and Vetiver.