Fragrance comparison

CerrutiSi vs JF9 Red

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 254 ratings analysed

5 wins

CerrutiSi

Cerruti

4.16214 votes

Rank #6,609 Fresh SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

JF9 Red

JAFRA

3.4240 votes

Rank #28,498 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

CerrutiSi takes 5 of 7 categories.

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

CerrutiSi5/7

JF9 Red2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CerrutiSiCerruti

JF9 RedJAFRA

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.16/ 5 · 214 votes

Have 50%Had 50%Want 0%

3.42/ 5 · 40 votes

Have 64%Had 32%Want 4%

Category winnerCerrutiSiRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

39%Love

48%Like

3%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

214 votes

8%Love

43%Like

35%Ok

15%Dislike

0%Hate

40 votes

Category winnerCerrutiSiMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate61

Category winners

LongevityCerrutiSi

SillageCerrutiSi

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value57

¤ Price value87

Category winnerJF9 RedBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

amber92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

warm spicy69%

citrus61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

white floral77%

citrus69%

lavender61%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

GingerMandarin Orange

Heart2-4 hrs

ResinsRosemaryCedarGeranium

Base6-8+ hrs

Siam BenzoinPatchouli LeafHeliotropeOakmoss

Top

LavenderMandarin OrangeBergamotHerbal Notes

Heart

JasmineOrange BlossomSageGeraniumRosemaryBasil

Base

Brazilian RosewoodAmberSandalowoodVetiverOakmoss

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Rosemary, Geranium and Oakmoss. Durations are only published for CerrutiSi, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter29

Day100

Night39

Spring88

Summer46

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night–

Category winnerJF9 RedMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men87

Unisex13

Women0

Work 39%Casual 34%Date 18%Party 9%

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,609

PerfumerJean-Pierre Bethouart

Launched—

Reviews20

Overall rank#28,498

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerCerrutiSiHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

CerrutiSi hits the skin with an instant zing of fresh ginger and juicy mandarin orange. Give it two minutes. The initial alcohol rush fades quickly, letting an aromatic heart of rosemary, crisp cedar wood, and bitter geranium take over. As hours pass, warm Siam benzoin resin and clean patchouli anchor the base, smooth…

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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, CerrutiSi or JF9 Red?

CerrutiSi takes 5 of 7 categories. CerrutiSi is rated 4.16/5 from 214 votes; JF9 Red is rated 3.42/5 from 40 votes. Choose CerrutiSi for a fresh spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime 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, CerrutiSi or JF9 Red?

CerrutiSi lasts longest (CerrutiSi 72/100, JF9 Red 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, CerrutiSi or JF9 Red?

CerrutiSi projects furthest (CerrutiSi 59/100, JF9 Red 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do CerrutiSi and JF9 Red smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Rosemary, Geranium and Oakmoss.

Is CerrutiSi or JF9 Red better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in CerrutiSi and JF9 Red?

CerrutiSi has top notes of Ginger and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Resins, Rosemary, Cedar and Geranium, a base of Siam Benzoin, Patchouli Leaf, Heliotrope and Oakmoss. 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.