Fragrance comparison

Dark Water vs JF9 Green

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 150 ratings analysed

4 wins

Dark Water

In The Box

4.04120 votes

Rank #10,229 AromaticFresh Spicy

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60%scent match

Closely related

JF9 Green

JAFRA

3.4330 votes

Rank #31,431 CitrusWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Dark Water takes 4 of 7 categories.

Dark Water
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
JF9 Green
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Dark Water4/7

JF9 Green2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Dark WaterIn The Box

JF9 GreenJAFRA

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.04/ 5 · 120 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

3.43/ 5 · 30 votes

Have 44%Had 48%Want 8%

Category winnerDark WaterRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

49%Love

32%Like

12%Ok

4%Dislike

4%Hate

109 votes

20%Love

47%Like

7%Ok

10%Dislike

17%Hate

30 votes

Category winnerDark WaterMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate61

Category winners

LongevityDark Water

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value71

¤ Price value86

Category winnerJF9 GreenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

citrus84%

marine77%

woody69%

warm spicy61%

citrus100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

amber69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match60%Closely related · both citrus, aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotSea Notes

Heart

SageRosemaryGeranium

Base

IncensePatchouli

Top

LemonBergamotOrange

Heart

Spicy NotesWormwoodRosemaryJasmineOrange BlossomSage

Base

Woodsy NotesPatchouliMossSandalowoodIncenseMuskAmberTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Sage, Rosemary and Incense. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter25

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer32

Fall68

Winter32

Day100

Night44

Category winnerJF9 GreenMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men96

Unisex3

Women1

Men95

Unisex0

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,229

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

Overall rank#31,431

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerDark WaterHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Dark Water is a fresh aromatic aquatic with more edge than the usual clean blue style. Bergamot and sea notes open crisp and airy, then sage, rosemary and geranium add a herbal spice before incense and patchouli give it a darker, slightly smoky finish. It reads versatile, elegant and easy to wear, with enough depth to…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Dark Water or JF9 Green?

Dark Water takes 4 of 7 categories. Dark Water is rated 4.04/5 from 120 votes; JF9 Green is rated 3.43/5 from 30 votes. Choose Dark Water for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose JF9 Green for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Dark Water or JF9 Green?

Dark Water lasts longest (Dark Water 67/100, JF9 Green 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dark Water or JF9 Green?

Projection is very close: Dark Water 53/100, JF9 Green 53/100 for sillage.

Do Dark Water and JF9 Green smell similar?

Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Sage, Rosemary and Incense.

Is Dark Water or JF9 Green better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Dark Water and JF9 Green?

Dark Water has top notes of Bergamot and Sea Notes, heart notes of Sage, Rosemary and Geranium, a base of Incense and Patchouli. 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.