Fragrance comparison

Cristalle Eau de Toilette vs JF9 Red

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 4,054 ratings analysed

5 wins

Cristalle Eau de Toilette

Chanel

4.104,014 votes

Rank #27,542 CitrusEarthy

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

JF9 Red

JAFRA

3.4240 votes

Rank #29,575 AromaticWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cristalle Eau de Toilette takes 5 of 7 categories.

Cristalle Eau de Toilette
Choose it for a citrus and earthy 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.

Cristalle Eau de Toilette5/7

JF9 Red2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Cristalle Eau de ToiletteChanel

JF9 RedJAFRA

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.10/ 5 · 4,014 votes

Have 63%Had 37%Want 0%

3.42/ 5 · 40 votes

Have 64%Had 32%Want 4%

Category winnerCristalle Eau de ToiletteRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

42%Love

41%Like

3%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

4,014 votes

8%Love

43%Like

35%Ok

15%Dislike

0%Hate

40 votes

Category winnerCristalle Eau de ToiletteMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate61

Category winners

LongevityCristalle Eau de Toilette

SillageCristalle Eau de Toilette

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value46

¤ Price value87

Category winnerJF9 RedBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

earthy90%

woody80%

mossy70%

aromatic60%

fresh spicy50%

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

white floral77%

citrus69%

lavender61%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both woody, citrus and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Sicilian LemonBergamot

Heart2-3 hrs

HiacynthBrazilian RosewoodHoneysuckleJasmine

Base4-6 hrs

OakmossVetiver

Top

LavenderMandarin OrangeBergamotHerbal Notes

Heart

JasmineOrange BlossomSageGeraniumRosemaryBasil

Base

Brazilian RosewoodAmberSandalowoodVetiverOakmoss

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Brazilian Rosewood, Jasmine and Oakmoss. Durations are only published for Cristalle Eau de Toilette, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer82

Fall0

Winter27

Day100

Night22

Spring88

Summer46

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night–

Category winnerJF9 RedMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex47

Women52

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,542

PerfumerHenri Robert

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#29,575

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerCristalle Eau de ToiletteHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Chanel Cristalle Eau de Toilette is a crisp, bracing green chypre built on chilling clarity rather than sweetness. The scent does not apologize for its bite. Right out of the atomizer, tart Sicilian lemon and dry bergamot deliver a shock of cold citrus air. Within twenty minutes, the initial solvent lift settles into …

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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, Cristalle Eau de Toilette or JF9 Red?

Cristalle Eau de Toilette takes 5 of 7 categories. Cristalle Eau de Toilette is rated 4.10/5 from 4,014 votes; JF9 Red is rated 3.42/5 from 40 votes. Choose Cristalle Eau de Toilette for a citrus and earthy 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, Cristalle Eau de Toilette or JF9 Red?

Cristalle Eau de Toilette lasts longest (Cristalle Eau de Toilette 64/100, JF9 Red 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cristalle Eau de Toilette or JF9 Red?

Cristalle Eau de Toilette projects furthest (Cristalle Eau de Toilette 58/100, JF9 Red 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cristalle Eau de Toilette and JF9 Red smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Brazilian Rosewood, Jasmine and Oakmoss.

Is Cristalle Eau de Toilette or JF9 Red better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Cristalle Eau de Toilette and JF9 Red?

Cristalle Eau de Toilette has top notes of Sicilian Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Hiacynth, Brazilian Rosewood, Honeysuckle and Jasmine, a base of Oakmoss and Vetiver. 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.