Fragrance comparison

Atlas vs JF9 Blue

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 259 ratings analysed

Atlas

TUMI

4.09223 votes

Rank #4,409 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

62%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

JF9 Blue

JAFRA

3.9736 votes

Rank #24,817 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

JF9 Blue takes 4 of 7 categories.

Atlas
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
JF9 Blue
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on community sentiment, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Atlas3/7

JF9 Blue4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AtlasTUMI

JF9 BlueJAFRA

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.09/ 5 · 223 votes

Have 85%Had 15%Want 0%

3.97/ 5 · 36 votes

Have 69%Had 30%Want 2%

Category winnerAtlasRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

48%Love

27%Like

13%Ok

11%Dislike

1%Hate

223 votes

28%Love

44%Like

25%Ok

3%Dislike

0%Hate

36 votes

Category winnerJF9 BlueMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityAtlas

SillageJF9 Blue

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value55

¤ Price value84

Category winnerJF9 BlueBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fresh spicy91%

citrus83%

aromatic74%

warm spicy65%

earthy56%

aromatic100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

warm spicy69%

amber61%

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

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

Sicilian BergamotFlorida GrapefruitCardamomAmberwood

Heart2-3 hrs

GingerGeraniumLabdanum

Base6-8 hrs

Haitian VetiverJava vetiver oilSandalwoodMoss

Top

LimeLemonRosemaryCardamomGrapefruitFennel

Heart

Black PepperAppleCedarGeraniumVetiver

Base

PatchouliTonka BeanAmberLabdanumMuskMoss

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Geranium, Labdanum and Haitian Vetiver. Durations are only published for Atlas, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer98

Fall0

Winter30

Day100

Night39

Spring90

Summer100

Fall62

Winter29

Day100

Night71

Category winnerJF9 BlueMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men94

Unisex6

Women1

Work 39%Casual 34%Date 17%Party 10%

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,409

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews53

Overall rank#24,817

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerAtlasHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

TUMI Atlas opens with an energetic kick of Florida grapefruit, Sicilian bergamot, and cracked cardamom. It is a crisp, modern woody fragrance built for daily movement. The initial citrus burst quickly settles as spicy ginger and geranium bring an aromatic, clean barbershop freshness. Within an hour, Haitian vetiver, e…

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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, Atlas or JF9 Blue?

JF9 Blue takes 4 of 7 categories. Atlas is rated 4.09/5 from 223 votes; JF9 Blue is rated 3.97/5 from 36 votes. Choose Atlas for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose JF9 Blue for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on community sentiment, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Atlas or JF9 Blue?

Atlas lasts longest (Atlas 66/100, JF9 Blue 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Atlas or JF9 Blue?

Projection is very close: JF9 Blue 55/100, Atlas 53/100 for sillage.

Do Atlas and JF9 Blue smell similar?

Closely related: a 62% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fresh spicy and citrus accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Geranium, Labdanum and Haitian Vetiver.

Is Atlas or JF9 Blue better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Atlas and JF9 Blue?

Atlas has top notes of Sicilian Bergamot, Florida Grapefruit, Cardamom and Amberwood, heart notes of Ginger, Geranium and Labdanum, a base of Haitian Vetiver, Java vetiver oil, Sandalwood and Moss. 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.