Eau Sauvage Cologne vs JF9 Black
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
41%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Eau Sauvage Cologne takes 5 of 7 categories.
Eau Sauvage CologneChoose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
JF9 BlackChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.
Eau Sauvage Cologne5/7
JF9 Black2/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Eau Sauvage Cologne
- Community sentiment
- Eau Sauvage Cologne
- Longevity
- Eau Sauvage Cologne
- Sillage & projection
- Eau Sauvage Cologne
- Value for money
- JF9 Black
- Versatility
- JF9 Black
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Eau Sauvage Cologne
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Eau Sauvage CologneDiorJF9 BlackJAFRAWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.19/ 5 · 1,307 votes
Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%
3.79/ 5 · 52 votes
Have 64%Had 29%Want 8%
Category winnerEau Sauvage CologneRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate47%Love
36%Like
7%Ok
10%Dislike
1%Hate
1,307 votes
19%Love
50%Like
23%Ok
6%Dislike
2%Hate
52 votes
Category winnerEau Sauvage CologneMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityEau Sauvage Cologne
SillageEau Sauvage Cologne
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerJF9 BlackBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
aromatic83%
green65%
fresh spicy48%
woody30%
woody100%
aromatic92%
vanilla84%
warm spicy77%
citrus69%
powdery61%
Scent match41%Some overlap · both aromatic, citrus and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Calabrian bergamotGrapefruitMandarin Orange
Heart
PetitgrainHedioneGalbanumPink Pepper
Base
Vetiver
Top
TamarindLavenderItalian LemonGrapefruitTarragonMandarin OrangeGalbanum
Heart
CedarPatchouliCorianderJasmineGeraniumLily-of-the-Valley
Base
VanillaSandalwoodTonka BeanVetiverMuskAmber
InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Mandarin Orange, Galbanum and Vetiver. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter11
Day–
Night–
Spring50
Summer16
Fall100
Winter91
Day53
Night100
Category winnerJF9 BlackMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#1,362
PerfumerFrançois Demachy
Launched2015
Reviews145
Overall rank#27,997
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews4
Category winnerEau Sauvage CologneHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotDior Eau Sauvage Cologne opens with an energetic splash of Calabrian bergamot, tart grapefruit peel, and sweet mandarin orange. Unlike the mossy original from decades past, this version strips away heavy oakmoss to highlight sunlit citrus oils, crushed petitgrain leaves, and a mild touch of pink pepper. As the crisp o…
Reviews →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…
Reviews →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 Sauvage Cologne or JF9 Black?
Eau Sauvage Cologne takes 5 of 7 categories. Eau Sauvage Cologne is rated 4.19/5 from 1,307 votes; JF9 Black is rated 3.79/5 from 52 votes. Choose Eau Sauvage Cologne for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. 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 Sauvage Cologne or JF9 Black?
Eau Sauvage Cologne lasts longest (Eau Sauvage Cologne 64/100, JF9 Black 51/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Eau Sauvage Cologne or JF9 Black?
Eau Sauvage Cologne projects furthest (Eau Sauvage Cologne 53/100, JF9 Black 41/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Eau Sauvage Cologne and JF9 Black smell similar?
Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Mandarin Orange, Galbanum and Vetiver.
Is Eau Sauvage Cologne or JF9 Black better for summer or winter?
For summer, JF9 Black 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 Sauvage Cologne and JF9 Black?
Eau Sauvage Cologne has top notes of Calabrian bergamot, Grapefruit and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Petitgrain, Hedione, Galbanum and Pink Pepper, a base of Vetiver. 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.
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