Fragrance comparison

Eros Flame vs JF9 Red

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 16,270 ratings analysed

5 wins

Eros Flame

Versace

4.3316,230 votes

Rank #23,029 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

JF9 Red

JAFRA

3.4240 votes

Rank #28,321 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Eros Flame takes 5 of 7 categories.

Eros Flame
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
JF9 Red
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Eros Flame5/7

JF9 Red2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Eros FlameVersace

JF9 RedJAFRA

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.33/ 5 · 16,230 votes

Have 85%Had 15%Want 0%

3.42/ 5 · 40 votes

Have 64%Had 32%Want 4%

Category winnerEros FlameRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

56%Love

30%Like

7%Ok

5%Dislike

2%Hate

16,230 votes

8%Love

43%Like

35%Ok

15%Dislike

0%Hate

40 votes

Category winnerEros FlameMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate61

Category winners

LongevityEros Flame

SillageEros Flame

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value61

¤ Price value87

Category winnerJF9 RedBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh spicy90%

vanilla80%

aromatic70%

woody60%

warm spicy50%

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

white floral77%

citrus69%

lavender61%

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

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Mandarin OrangeMadagascar PepperLemonChinottoRosemary

Heart2-4 hrs

RoseGeraniumPepperwood™

Base6-10+ hrs

VanillaTonka BeanSandalwoodTexas CedarPatchouliOakmoss

Top

LavenderMandarin OrangeBergamotHerbal Notes

Heart

JasmineOrange BlossomSageGeraniumRosemaryBasil

Base

Brazilian RosewoodAmberSandalowoodVetiverOakmoss

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Rosemary, Geranium and Oakmoss. Durations are only published for Eros Flame, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring85

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day53

Night100

Spring88

Summer46

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night–

Category winnerJF9 RedMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men92

Unisex8

Women1

Date 33%Party 30%Casual 22%Work 15%

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,029

PerfumerOlivier Pescheux

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#28,321

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerEros FlameHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Versace Eros Flame puts a fiery twist on the modern sweet designer profile. It opens with a bright flash of tart Italian chinotto, juicy mandarin orange, and crushed black pepper. That citrus punch is sharp at first. Within twenty minutes, the initial bite softens into an aromatic heart of geranium and rose before set…

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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, Eros Flame or JF9 Red?

Eros Flame takes 5 of 7 categories. Eros Flame is rated 4.33/5 from 16,230 votes; JF9 Red is rated 3.42/5 from 40 votes. Choose Eros Flame for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose JF9 Red for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Eros Flame or JF9 Red?

Eros Flame lasts longest (Eros Flame 74/100, JF9 Red 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Eros Flame or JF9 Red?

Eros Flame projects furthest (Eros Flame 63/100, JF9 Red 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Eros Flame and JF9 Red smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Rosemary, Geranium and Oakmoss.

Is Eros Flame or JF9 Red better for summer or winter?

For summer, JF9 Red is the stronger pick. For winter, Eros Flame is the stronger pick. Eros Flame suits evening wear; JF9 Red suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Eros Flame and JF9 Red?

Eros Flame has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Madagascar Pepper, Lemon and Chinotto, heart notes of Rose, Geranium and Pepperwood™, a base of Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Sandalwood and Texas Cedar. 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.