Fragrance comparison

Eau Fresh vs JF9 Black

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 127 ratings analysed

5 wins

Eau Fresh

Jacques Bogart

3.8075 votes

Rank #13,714 AromaticWoody

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54%scent match

Some overlap

JF9 Black

JAFRA

3.7952 votes

Rank #28,146 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Eau Fresh takes 5 of 7 categories.

Eau Fresh
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer.
JF9 Black
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Eau Fresh5/7

JF9 Black2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Eau FreshJacques Bogart

JF9 BlackJAFRA

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.80/ 5 · 75 votes

Have 27%Had 18%Want 55%

3.79/ 5 · 52 votes

Have 64%Had 29%Want 8%

Category winnerEau FreshRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

58%Like

2%Ok

6%Dislike

2%Hate

64 votes

19%Love

50%Like

23%Ok

6%Dislike

2%Hate

52 votes

Category winnerEau FreshMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage41

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityEau Fresh

SillageEau Fresh

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value60

¤ Price value86

Category winnerJF9 BlackBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody88%

citrus77%

fresh spicy65%

green53%

white floral42%

woody100%

aromatic92%

vanilla84%

warm spicy77%

citrus69%

powdery61%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

TarragonGrapefruitAmalfi LemonPineappleMandarin OrangeAniseGalbanum

Heart

GeraniumLavenderJasmineRosemaryLily-of-the-ValleyNutmegCoriander

Base

PineVetyveroak mossPatchouli

Top

TamarindLavenderItalian LemonGrapefruitTarragonMandarin OrangeGalbanum

Heart

CedarPatchouliCorianderJasmineGeraniumLily-of-the-Valley

Base

VanillaSandalwoodTonka BeanVetiverMuskAmber

InformationalShared notesTarragon, Grapefruit, Mandarin Orange and Galbanum. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring87

Summer100

Fall37

Winter16

Day–

Night–

Spring50

Summer16

Fall100

Winter91

Day53

Night100

Category winnerJF9 BlackMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men75

Unisex17

Women8

Men98

Unisex2

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#13,714

PerfumerDominique Preyssas

Launched—

Reviews12

Overall rank#28,146

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerEau FreshHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Eau Fresh by Jacques Bogart is an aromatic green fragrance released in 1993. It features a bright opening of grapefruit and lemon, quickly transitioning into a crisp heart of lavender and rosemary. The base of pine and vetiver provides a clean, classic finish. This scent is an excellent choice for casual spring and su…

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JF9 Black by JAFRA is an Oriental Woody scent for men launched in 2012. It opens with a bright blend of tamarind, lavender, and lemon, followed by a woody heart of cedar and patchouli. The dry-down warms the skin with vanilla, tonka bean, and sandalwood, creating a versatile profile suitable for everyday office wear o…

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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, Eau Fresh or JF9 Black?

Eau Fresh takes 5 of 7 categories. Eau Fresh is rated 3.80/5 from 75 votes; JF9 Black is rated 3.79/5 from 52 votes. Choose Eau Fresh for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer. Choose JF9 Black for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Eau Fresh or JF9 Black?

Eau Fresh lasts longest (Eau Fresh 66/100, JF9 Black 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Eau Fresh or JF9 Black?

Eau Fresh projects furthest (Eau Fresh 58/100, JF9 Black 41/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Eau Fresh and JF9 Black smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Tarragon, Grapefruit, Mandarin Orange and Galbanum.

Is Eau Fresh or JF9 Black better for summer or winter?

For summer, Eau Fresh is the stronger pick. For winter, JF9 Black is the stronger pick. JF9 Black suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Eau Fresh and JF9 Black?

Eau Fresh has top notes of Tarragon, Grapefruit, Amalfi Lemon and Pineapple, heart notes of Geranium, Lavender, Jasmine and Rosemary, a base of Pine, Vetyver, oak moss and Patchouli. JF9 Black has top notes of Tamarind, Lavender, Italian Lemon and Grapefruit, heart notes of Cedar, Patchouli, Coriander and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla, Sandalwood, Tonka Bean and Vetiver.