Cinque Terre vs JF9 Blue
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
50%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Cinque Terre takes 4 of 7 categories.
Cinque TerreChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
JF9 BlueChoose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Cinque Terre4/7
JF9 Blue3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Cinque Terre
- Community sentiment
- JF9 Blue
- Longevity
- Cinque Terre
- Sillage & projection
- Cinque Terre
- Value for money
- JF9 Blue
- Versatility
- JF9 Blue
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Cinque Terre
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Cinque TerreManceraJF9 BlueJAFRAWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.83/ 5 · 359 votes
Have 28%Had 4%Want 67%
3.97/ 5 · 36 votes
Have 69%Had 30%Want 2%
Category winnerCinque TerreRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate41%Love
25%Like
16%Ok
13%Dislike
6%Hate
359 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
Category winners
LongevityCinque Terre
SillageCinque Terre
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerJF9 BlueBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
aromatic92%
citrus84%
salty77%
green69%
fresh61%
aromatic100%
citrus92%
fresh spicy84%
woody77%
warm spicy69%
amber61%
Scent match50%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and citrus
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop30 to 45 minutes
LemonRosemaryCardamom
Heart3 to 5 hours
Sea SaltFig LeafCedarPineAmber
Base5 to 8 hours
OakmossTonka BeanSandalwoodLabdanum
Top
LimeLemonRosemaryCardamomGrapefruitFennel
Heart
Black PepperAppleCedarGeraniumVetiver
Base
PatchouliTonka BeanAmberLabdanumMuskMoss
InformationalShared notesLemon, Rosemary, Cardamom and Cedar. Durations are only published for Cinque Terre, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring94
Summer100
Fall55
Winter18
Day100
Night48
Spring90
Summer100
Fall62
Winter29
Day100
Night71
Category winnerJF9 BlueMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#7,341
PerfumerPierre Montale
Launched—
Reviews52
Overall rank#27,533
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews3
Category winnerCinque TerreHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotCinque Terre by Mancera opens with a sharp burst of fresh lemon, herbal rosemary, and a dash of cardamom spice. It immediately conjures a bright coastal scene where maritime air meets steep pine-covered cliffs. As the zesty citrus softens, the scent reveals salty sea air, green fig leaf, and resinous pine needles back…
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…
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Cinque Terre or JF9 Blue?
Cinque Terre takes 4 of 7 categories. Cinque Terre is rated 3.83/5 from 359 votes; JF9 Blue is rated 3.97/5 from 36 votes. Choose Cinque Terre for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose JF9 Blue for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Cinque Terre or JF9 Blue?
Cinque Terre lasts longest (Cinque Terre 74/100, JF9 Blue 55/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Cinque Terre or JF9 Blue?
Cinque Terre projects furthest (Cinque Terre 63/100, JF9 Blue 55/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Cinque Terre and JF9 Blue smell similar?
Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Lemon, Rosemary, Cardamom and Cedar.
Is Cinque Terre or JF9 Blue better for summer or winter?
For summer, Cinque Terre is the stronger pick. For winter, JF9 Blue is the stronger pick. Cinque Terre suits daytime wear; JF9 Blue suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Cinque Terre and JF9 Blue?
Cinque Terre has top notes of Lemon, Rosemary and Cardamom, heart notes of Sea Salt, Fig Leaf, Cedar and Pine, a base of Oakmoss, Tonka Bean, Sandalwood and Labdanum. 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.
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