Fragrance comparison

Clean Lather vs JF9 Green

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 90 ratings analysed

4 wins

Clean Lather

Clean

3.5760 votes

Rank #46,161 MuskyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

JF9 Green

JAFRA

3.4330 votes

Rank #29,604 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Clean Lather takes 4 of 6 categories.

Clean Lather
Choose it for a musky and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
JF9 Green
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Clean Lather4/6

JF9 Green2/6

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Clean LatherClean

JF9 GreenJAFRA

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.57/ 5 · 60 votes

Have 22%Had 13%Want 65%

3.43/ 5 · 30 votes

Have 44%Had 48%Want 8%

Category winnerClean LatherRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

32%Love

32%Like

0%Ok

35%Dislike

2%Hate

60 votes

20%Love

47%Like

7%Ok

10%Dislike

17%Hate

30 votes

Category winnerJF9 GreenMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate64

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate61

Category winners

LongevityClean Lather

SillageClean Lather

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value86

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

musky100%

citrus83%

powdery65%

woody48%

sweet30%

citrus100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

amber69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both citrus and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

LemonOrange

Heart2 to 4 hours

MuskWoodsy Notes

Base4 to 7 hours

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Top

LemonBergamotOrange

Heart

Spicy NotesWormwoodRosemaryJasmineOrange BlossomSage

Base

Woodsy NotesPatchouliMossSandalowoodIncenseMuskAmberTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesLemon, Orange, Musk and Woodsy Notes. Durations are only published for Clean Lather, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring86

Summer100

Fall57

Winter43

Day100

Night24

Spring100

Summer32

Fall68

Winter32

Day100

Night44

Category winnerClean LatherMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men95

Unisex0

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#46,161

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#29,604

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerJF9 GreenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Clean Lather brings an energetic, clean-scrubbed feel that centers on bright citrus and soft musk. The scent opens immediately with tart lemon and juicy orange, creating the impression of a fresh bar of soap foaming under warm running water. As the initial zest settles, a dense musky base takes over, backed by subtle …

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JF9 Green by JAFRA is an aromatic fougere that lands with a sharp citrus opening before settling into a blend of wormwood and sage. Launched in 2012, this scent targets men looking for a daily driver in warmer, spring-time weather. Its profile relies on traditional woodsy and mossy base notes that ground the initial 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, Clean Lather or JF9 Green?

Clean Lather takes 4 of 6 categories. Clean Lather is rated 3.57/5 from 60 votes; JF9 Green is rated 3.43/5 from 30 votes. Choose Clean Lather for a musky and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose JF9 Green for a citrus and woody character. Wins on community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Clean Lather or JF9 Green?

Clean Lather lasts longest (Clean Lather 70/100, JF9 Green 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Clean Lather or JF9 Green?

Clean Lather projects furthest (Clean Lather 72/100, JF9 Green 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Clean Lather and JF9 Green smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Lemon, Orange, Musk and Woodsy Notes.

Is Clean Lather or JF9 Green better for summer or winter?

For summer, Clean Lather is the stronger pick. For winter, Clean Lather is the stronger pick. Clean Lather suits daytime wear; JF9 Green suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Clean Lather and JF9 Green?

Clean Lather has top notes of Lemon and Orange, heart notes of Musk and Woodsy Notes. JF9 Green has top notes of Lemon, Bergamot and Orange, heart notes of Spicy Notes, Wormwood, Rosemary and Jasmine, a base of Woodsy Notes, Patchouli, Moss and Sandalowood.