Fragrance comparison

Fresh Citrus & Moss vs JF9 Green

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 71 ratings analysed

5 wins

Fresh Citrus & Moss

Marks & Spencer

4.4441 votes

Rank #14,848 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

JF9 Green

JAFRA

3.4330 votes

Rank #29,760 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Fresh Citrus & Moss takes 5 of 7 categories.

Fresh Citrus & Moss
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
JF9 Green
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Fresh Citrus & Moss5/7

JF9 Green2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Fresh Citrus & MossMarks & Spencer

JF9 GreenJAFRA

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.44/ 5 · 41 votes

Have 73%Had 11%Want 15%

3.43/ 5 · 30 votes

Have 44%Had 48%Want 8%

Category winnerFresh Citrus & MossRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

54%Love

39%Like

5%Ok

2%Dislike

0%Hate

41 votes

20%Love

47%Like

7%Ok

10%Dislike

17%Hate

30 votes

Category winnerFresh Citrus & MossMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity49

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate61

Category winners

LongevityJF9 Green

SillageJF9 Green

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value89

¤ Price value86

Category winnerFresh Citrus & MossBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic88%

mossy77%

lavender65%

earthy53%

herbal42%

citrus100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

amber69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both citrus and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

Lemon

Heart1 to 2 hours

LavenderSage

Base2 to 3 hours

Moss

Top

LemonBergamotOrange

Heart

Spicy NotesWormwoodRosemaryJasmineOrange BlossomSage

Base

Woodsy NotesPatchouliMossSandalowoodIncenseMuskAmberTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesLemon, Sage and Moss. Durations are only published for Fresh Citrus & Moss, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring74

Summer100

Fall59

Winter22

Day100

Night15

Spring100

Summer32

Fall68

Winter32

Day100

Night44

Category winnerFresh Citrus & MossMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men59

Unisex36

Women5

Men95

Unisex0

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,848

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews15

Overall rank#29,760

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerFresh Citrus & MossHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Fresh Citrus & Moss by Marks & Spencer delivers an invigorating citrus and aromatic profile built around traditional grooming conventions. It begins with a bright, sharp burst of sliced lemon that feels crisp and immediately uplifting. Within minutes, the scent transitions into an aromatic core of calming lavender and…

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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…

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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, Fresh Citrus & Moss or JF9 Green?

Fresh Citrus & Moss takes 5 of 7 categories. Fresh Citrus & Moss is rated 4.44/5 from 41 votes; JF9 Green is rated 3.43/5 from 30 votes. Choose Fresh Citrus & Moss for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose JF9 Green for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Fresh Citrus & Moss or JF9 Green?

JF9 Green lasts longest (JF9 Green 62/100, Fresh Citrus & Moss 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Fresh Citrus & Moss or JF9 Green?

JF9 Green projects furthest (JF9 Green 53/100, Fresh Citrus & Moss 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Fresh Citrus & Moss and JF9 Green smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Lemon, Sage and Moss.

Is Fresh Citrus & Moss or JF9 Green better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Fresh Citrus & Moss and JF9 Green?

Fresh Citrus & Moss has top notes of Lemon, heart notes of Lavender and Sage, a base of Moss. 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.