Fragrance comparison

Erborista vs JF9 Green

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 56 ratings analysed

Erborista

Chapel Factory

4.0026 votes

Rank #54,276 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

JF9 Green

JAFRA

3.4330 votes

Rank #29,410 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

JF9 Green takes 4 of 7 categories.

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

Erborista3/7

JF9 Green4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ErboristaChapel Factory

JF9 GreenJAFRA

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 26 votes

Have 18%Had 3%Want 79%

3.43/ 5 · 30 votes

Have 44%Had 48%Want 8%

Category winnerErboristaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

35%Love

38%Like

19%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

26 votes

20%Love

47%Like

7%Ok

10%Dislike

17%Hate

30 votes

Category winnerErboristaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity47

〰 Sillage41

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate61

Category winners

LongevityJF9 Green

SillageJF9 Green

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value61

¤ Price value86

Category winnerJF9 GreenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

amber77%

herbal69%

lavender61%

citrus100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

amber69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

SageBergamotMugwort

Heart2-3 hrs

RosemaryLavenderIris

Base5-7 hrs

IncenseCedarAmber

Top

LemonBergamotOrange

Heart

Spicy NotesWormwoodRosemaryJasmineOrange BlossomSage

Base

Woodsy NotesPatchouliMossSandalowoodIncenseMuskAmberTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesSage, Bergamot, Rosemary and Incense. Durations are only published for Erborista, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer69

Fall54

Winter38

Day100

Night23

Spring100

Summer32

Fall68

Winter32

Day100

Night44

Category winnerErboristaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men7

Unisex79

Women14

Men95

Unisex0

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#54,276

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#29,410

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerJF9 GreenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Erborista by Chapel Factory smells like stepping into a sunlit monastery herb garden tucked behind stone walls. The opening hits with crisp bergamot and crushed sage, spiked by the bitter green edge of mugwort. Within twenty minutes, clean rosemary and dry lavender take over the heart, softened by a faint dusting of c…

Reviews →

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…

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Erborista or JF9 Green?

JF9 Green takes 4 of 7 categories. Erborista is rated 4.00/5 from 26 votes; JF9 Green is rated 3.43/5 from 30 votes. Choose Erborista for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose JF9 Green for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Erborista or JF9 Green?

JF9 Green lasts longest (JF9 Green 62/100, Erborista 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Erborista or JF9 Green?

JF9 Green projects furthest (JF9 Green 53/100, Erborista 41/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Erborista and JF9 Green smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Sage, Bergamot, Rosemary and Incense.

Is Erborista or JF9 Green better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Erborista and JF9 Green?

Erborista has top notes of Sage, Bergamot and Mugwort, heart notes of Rosemary, Lavender and Iris, a base of Incense, Cedar and Amber. 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.