Fragrance comparison

Behind the Rain vs JF9 Blue

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 63 ratings analysed

4 wins

Behind the Rain

Paul Schütze

4.1127 votes

Rank #46,591 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

56%scent match

Closely related

JF9 Blue

JAFRA

3.9736 votes

Rank #24,882 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Behind the Rain takes 4 of 7 categories.

Behind the Rain
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, 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.

Behind the Rain4/7

JF9 Blue3/7

Ratings & consensus: Behind the Rain
Community sentiment: Behind the Rain
Longevity: Behind the Rain
Sillage & projection: Behind the Rain
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

Behind the RainPaul Schütze

JF9 BlueJAFRA

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.11/ 5 · 27 votes

Have 28%Had 7%Want 64%

3.97/ 5 · 36 votes

Have 69%Had 30%Want 2%

Category winnerBehind the RainRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

37%Love

52%Like

0%Ok

7%Dislike

4%Hate

27 votes

28%Love

44%Like

25%Ok

3%Dislike

0%Hate

36 votes

Category winnerBehind the RainMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityBehind the Rain

SillageBehind the Rain

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value84

Category winnerJF9 BlueBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

earthy77%

balsamic69%

citrus61%

aromatic100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

warm spicy69%

amber61%

Scent match56%Closely related · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Mastic or LentisqueVetiverOlibanumGrapefruitMossBlack PepperFirLime (Linden) BlossomFennelPatchouli

No top / heart / base split published

Top

LimeLemonRosemaryCardamomGrapefruitFennel

Heart

Black PepperAppleCedarGeraniumVetiver

Base

PatchouliTonka BeanAmberLabdanumMuskMoss

InformationalShared notesVetiver, Grapefruit, Moss and Black Pepper. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring60

Summer20

Fall100

Winter20

Day100

Night57

Spring90

Summer100

Fall62

Winter29

Day100

Night71

Category winnerJF9 BlueMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#46,591

PerfumerPaul Schütze

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#24,882

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerJF9 BlueHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Behind the Rain by Paul Schütze opens with a sharp burst of crushed black pepper and tart grapefruit that immediately snaps you awake. Rather than sliding into a standard citrus blend, the scent quickly pulls toward moist earth and damp foliage. Mastic resin and piney fir needles build a dense green structure that mim…

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, Behind the Rain or JF9 Blue?

Behind the Rain takes 4 of 7 categories. Behind the Rain is rated 4.11/5 from 27 votes; JF9 Blue is rated 3.97/5 from 36 votes. Choose Behind the Rain for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, 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, Behind the Rain or JF9 Blue?

Behind the Rain lasts longest (Behind the Rain 60/100, JF9 Blue 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Behind the Rain or JF9 Blue?

Behind the Rain projects furthest (Behind the Rain 64/100, JF9 Blue 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Behind the Rain and JF9 Blue smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Vetiver, Grapefruit, Moss and Black Pepper.

Is Behind the Rain or JF9 Blue better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Behind the Rain and JF9 Blue?

Behind the Rain features Mastic or Lentisque, Vetiver, Olibanum, Grapefruit 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.