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Caesar vs JF9 Black

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

Updated 172 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Caesar takes 4 of 7 categories.

  • Caesar

    Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

  • JF9 Black

    Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Caesar4/7
JF9 Black3/7
Ratings & consensus
Caesar
Community sentiment
JF9 Black
Longevity
Caesar
Sillage & projection
Caesar
Value for money
JF9 Black
Versatility
JF9 Black
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Caesar

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
CaesarSuperz.
JF9 BlackJAFRA
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.87/ 5 · 120 votes
Have 40%Had 15%Want 45%
3.79/ 5 · 52 votes
Have 64%Had 29%Want 8%
Category winnerCaesarRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
61%Love
15%Like
7%Ok
2%Dislike
16%Hate

103 votes

19%Love
50%Like
23%Ok
6%Dislike
2%Hate

52 votes

Category winnerJF9 BlackMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity75
〰 Sillage71
♥ Love / hate76
⏱ Longevity51
〰 Sillage41
♥ Love / hate70
Category winners

LongevityCaesar

SillageCaesar

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value57
¤ Price value86
Category winnerJF9 BlackBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
citrus100%
woody92%
aromatic84%
green77%
lavender69%
white floral61%
woody100%
aromatic92%
vanilla84%
warm spicy77%
citrus69%
powdery61%
Scent match47%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Notes
BergamotLavenderVetiverHerbal NotesMandarin OrangePatchouliPink PepperWoodsy NotesLily-of-the-ValleyTonka BeanJasmineRose

No top / heart / base split published

Top
TamarindLavenderItalian LemonGrapefruitTarragonMandarin OrangeGalbanum
Heart
CedarPatchouliCorianderJasmineGeraniumLily-of-the-Valley
Base
VanillaSandalwoodTonka BeanVetiverMuskAmber
InformationalShared notesLavender, Vetiver, Mandarin Orange and Patchouli. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter59
Day–
Night–
Spring50
Summer16
Fall100
Winter91
Day53
Night100
Category winnerJF9 BlackMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men87
Unisex8
Women5
Men98
Unisex2
Women0
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,854

PerfumerHüseyin Erdoğmuş

Launched—

Reviews12

Overall rank#27,997

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerCaesarHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Caesar by Superz. delivers an aromatic and spicy profile tailored for the modern man. It leans heavily into citrus and woody accords, creating a versatile scent that transitions easily between office hours and evening outings. If you enjoy crisp, masculine fragrance profiles that command attention without being aggres…

Reviews →

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…

Reviews →
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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Caesar or JF9 Black?

Caesar takes 4 of 7 categories. Caesar is rated 3.87/5 from 120 votes; JF9 Black is rated 3.79/5 from 52 votes. Choose Caesar for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose JF9 Black for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Caesar or JF9 Black?

Caesar lasts longest (Caesar 75/100, JF9 Black 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Caesar or JF9 Black?

Caesar projects furthest (Caesar 71/100, JF9 Black 41/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Caesar and JF9 Black smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Lavender, Vetiver, Mandarin Orange and Patchouli.

Is Caesar or JF9 Black better for summer or winter?

For summer, JF9 Black is the stronger pick. For winter, JF9 Black is the stronger pick. JF9 Black suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Caesar and JF9 Black?

Caesar features Bergamot, Lavender, Vetiver, Herbal Notes and Mandarin Orange. 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.

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