Fragrance comparison

Eau De La Reine De Hongrie vs JF9 Red

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 46 ratings analysed

Eau De La Reine De Hongrie

Maison Nicolas de Barry

3.836 votes

Rank #47,287 AromaticGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

JF9 Red

JAFRA

3.4240 votes

Rank #28,760 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

JF9 Red takes 3 of 4 categories.

Eau De La Reine De Hongrie
Choose it for a aromatic and green character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
JF9 Red
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Eau De La Reine De Hongrie1/4

JF9 Red3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Eau De La Reine De HongrieMaison Nicolas de Barry

JF9 RedJAFRA

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.83/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 11%Had 0%Want 89%

3.42/ 5 · 40 votes

Have 64%Had 32%Want 4%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

17%Like

0%Ok

33%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

8%Love

43%Like

35%Ok

15%Dislike

0%Hate

40 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate61

Category winners

LongevityEau De La Reine De Hongrie

SillageJF9 Red

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value87

Category winnerJF9 RedBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

green83%

fresh spicy65%

herbal48%

lavender30%

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

white floral77%

citrus69%

lavender61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and lavender

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

ThymeHerbal NotesSageRosemaryLavender

No top / heart / base split published

Top

LavenderMandarin OrangeBergamotHerbal Notes

Heart

JasmineOrange BlossomSageGeraniumRosemaryBasil

Base

Brazilian RosewoodAmberSandalowoodVetiverOakmoss

InformationalShared notesHerbal Notes, Sage, Rosemary and Lavender. 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

Summer75

Fall25

Winter25

Day100

Night50

Spring88

Summer46

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#47,287

PerfumerNicolas de Barry

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#28,760

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerJF9 RedHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Eau De La Reine De Hongrie by Maison Nicolas de Barry is an aromatic-herbal composition inspired by the historic 1370 rosemary alcoholate. It centers on a crisp blend of rosemary, sage, thyme, and lavender. This fragrance offers a medicinal yet refreshing profile, ideal for those seeking a clean, herbal scent during t…

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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, Eau De La Reine De Hongrie or JF9 Red?

JF9 Red takes 3 of 4 categories. Eau De La Reine De Hongrie is rated 3.83/5 from 6 votes; JF9 Red is rated 3.42/5 from 40 votes. Choose Eau De La Reine De Hongrie for a aromatic and green character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose JF9 Red for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Eau De La Reine De Hongrie or JF9 Red?

Eau De La Reine De Hongrie lasts longest (Eau De La Reine De Hongrie 60/100, JF9 Red 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Eau De La Reine De Hongrie or JF9 Red?

Projection is very close: JF9 Red 52/100, Eau De La Reine De Hongrie 50/100 for sillage.

Do Eau De La Reine De Hongrie and JF9 Red smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and lavender accords. Common notes include Herbal Notes, Sage, Rosemary and Lavender.

Is Eau De La Reine De Hongrie or JF9 Red better for summer or winter?

Eau De La Reine De Hongrie suits daytime wear; JF9 Red suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Eau De La Reine De Hongrie and JF9 Red?

Eau De La Reine De Hongrie features Thyme, Herbal Notes, Sage, Rosemary and Lavender. 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.