Fragrance comparison

Genius vs JF9 Red

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 42 ratings analysed

Genius

Rasasi

3.002 votes

Rank #71,471 WoodyCitrus

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56%scent match

Closely related

JF9 Red

JAFRA

3.4240 votes

Rank #31,504 AromaticWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Genius
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection.
JF9 Red
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Genius2/4

JF9 Red2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

GeniusRasasi

JF9 RedJAFRA

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 20%Had 7%Want 73%

3.42/ 5 · 40 votes

Have 64%Had 32%Want 4%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

50%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

8%Love

43%Like

35%Ok

15%Dislike

0%Hate

40 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate50

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate61

Category winners

LongevityGenius

SillageGenius

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value87

Category winnerJF9 RedBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

earthy77%

fresh spicy69%

warm spicy61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

white floral77%

citrus69%

lavender61%

Scent match56%Closely related · both woody, aromatic and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GingerBasilBergamotMandarin OrangeLemon Leaf OilViolet Leaf

Heart

Tobacco LeafGrapefruit blossomOrange BlossomPepper

Base

OakmossLeatherVetiverVirginian PatchouliCypriol OilCedarAmber

Top

LavenderMandarin OrangeBergamotHerbal Notes

Heart

JasmineOrange BlossomSageGeraniumRosemaryBasil

Base

Brazilian RosewoodAmberSandalowoodVetiverOakmoss

InformationalShared notesBasil, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Orange Blossom. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring88

Summer46

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex0

Women50

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#71,471

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#31,504

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerJF9 RedHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Genius by Rasasi is a crisp, aromatic scent for men that highlights ginger, violet leaf, and tobacco. Launched in 2023, it brings a professional edge to daily office wear or casual outings. The blend moves from a sharp citrus opening into a sturdy base of leather and oakmoss, providing a structured, masculine profile …

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Genius or JF9 Red?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Genius is rated 3.00/5 from 2 votes; JF9 Red is rated 3.42/5 from 40 votes. Choose Genius for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Choose JF9 Red for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Genius or JF9 Red?

Genius lasts longest (Genius 60/100, JF9 Red 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Genius or JF9 Red?

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

Do Genius and JF9 Red smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Basil, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Orange Blossom.

Is Genius or JF9 Red better for summer or winter?

JF9 Red suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Genius and JF9 Red?

Genius has top notes of Ginger, Basil, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Tobacco Leaf, Grapefruit blossom, Orange Blossom and Pepper, a base of Oakmoss, Leather, Vetiver and Virginian Patchouli. 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.