Fragrance comparison

Cereus No. 6 vs JF9 Blue

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 39 ratings analysed

Cereus No. 6

Cereus

4.003 votes

Rank #60,335 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

JF9 Blue

JAFRA

3.9736 votes

Rank #24,752 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

JF9 Blue takes 3 of 4 categories.

Cereus No. 6
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
JF9 Blue
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Cereus No. 61/4

JF9 Blue3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Cereus No. 6
Sillage & projection: JF9 Blue
Value for money: JF9 Blue
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: JF9 Blue

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Cereus No. 6Cereus

JF9 BlueJAFRA

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 33%Had 17%Want 50%

3.97/ 5 · 36 votes

Have 69%Had 30%Want 2%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

33%Like

33%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

28%Love

44%Like

25%Ok

3%Dislike

0%Hate

36 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityCereus No. 6

SillageJF9 Blue

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value84

Category winnerJF9 BlueBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic92%

soft spicy84%

woody77%

floral69%

fresh61%

aromatic100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

warm spicy69%

amber61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

FennelBergamotLemon

Heart2-4 hrs

CardamomQuinceLicoriceLady Slipper Orchid

Base5-7 hrs

Haitian VetiverAmberCedar

Top

LimeLemonRosemaryCardamomGrapefruitFennel

Heart

Black PepperAppleCedarGeraniumVetiver

Base

PatchouliTonka BeanAmberLabdanumMuskMoss

InformationalShared notesFennel, Lemon, Cardamom and Haitian Vetiver. Durations are only published for Cereus No. 6, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall33

Winter33

Day100

Night32

Spring90

Summer100

Fall62

Winter29

Day100

Night71

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex33

Women33

Casual 38%Work 37%Date 16%Party 9%

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#60,335

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#24,752

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerJF9 BlueHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cereus No. 6 opens with a sharp burst of lemon and bitter bergamot before crisp green fennel cuts through the citrus fog. The first three minutes carry a noticeable alcohol lift. Soon after, cool crushed cardamom and dry quince flesh appear, supported by a gentle ribbon of dark licorice and soft lady slipper orchid. I…

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, Cereus No. 6 or JF9 Blue?

JF9 Blue takes 3 of 4 categories. Cereus No. 6 is rated 4.00/5 from 3 votes; JF9 Blue is rated 3.97/5 from 36 votes. Choose Cereus No. 6 for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose JF9 Blue for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Cereus No. 6 or JF9 Blue?

Cereus No. 6 lasts longest (Cereus No. 6 60/100, JF9 Blue 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cereus No. 6 or JF9 Blue?

JF9 Blue projects furthest (JF9 Blue 55/100, Cereus No. 6 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cereus No. 6 and JF9 Blue smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Fennel, Lemon, Cardamom and Haitian Vetiver.

Is Cereus No. 6 or JF9 Blue better for summer or winter?

Cereus No. 6 suits daytime wear; JF9 Blue suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cereus No. 6 and JF9 Blue?

Cereus No. 6 has top notes of Fennel, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Cardamom, Quince, Licorice and Lady Slipper Orchid, a base of Haitian Vetiver, Amber and Cedar. 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.