Fragrance comparison

Água do Mar Mareô vs JF9 Green

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 88 ratings analysed

Água do Mar Mareô

L’Occitane Au Brésil

4.3358 votes

Rank #27,285 AromaticMarine

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52%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

JF9 Green

JAFRA

3.4330 votes

Rank #28,571 CitrusWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

JF9 Green takes 4 of 7 categories.

Água do Mar Mareô
Choose it for a aromatic and marine character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, 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.

Água do Mar Mareô3/7

JF9 Green4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Água do Mar MareôL’Occitane Au Brésil

JF9 GreenJAFRA

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.33/ 5 · 58 votes

Have 41%Had 2%Want 56%

3.43/ 5 · 30 votes

Have 44%Had 48%Want 8%

Category winnerÁgua do Mar MareôRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

38%Like

9%Ok

2%Dislike

2%Hate

58 votes

20%Love

47%Like

7%Ok

10%Dislike

17%Hate

30 votes

Category winnerÁgua do Mar MareôMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity45

〰 Sillage34

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate61

Category winners

LongevityJF9 Green

SillageJF9 Green

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value69

¤ Price value86

Category winnerJF9 GreenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

marine86%

citrus72%

woody58%

fresh spicy44%

salty30%

citrus100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

amber69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both aromatic, citrus and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Sea NotesThalassogaia™LemonRosemaryBergamot

Heart1-3 hrs

LavenderSageYlang-YlangCardamomApple

Base3-5 hrs

CedarMuskMossAmber

Top

LemonBergamotOrange

Heart

Spicy NotesWormwoodRosemaryJasmineOrange BlossomSage

Base

Woodsy NotesPatchouliMossSandalowoodIncenseMuskAmberTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesLemon, Rosemary, Bergamot and Sage. Durations are only published for Água do Mar Mareô, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring65

Summer100

Fall28

Winter20

Day100

Night25

Spring100

Summer32

Fall68

Winter32

Day100

Night44

Category winnerJF9 GreenMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men9

Unisex70

Women21

Casual 44%Work 28%Date 18%Party 10%

Men95

Unisex0

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,285

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#28,571

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerÁgua do Mar MareôHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Água do Mar Mareô by L’Occitane Au Brésil captures the crisp chill of crashing ocean waves. It is intensely refreshing. The initial blast pairs sharp lemon and tart bergamot with salty sea notes and aromatic rosemary. You immediately feel like you are standing on a windy coastline under bright morning sun. As the spra…

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…

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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, Água do Mar Mareô or JF9 Green?

JF9 Green takes 4 of 7 categories. Água do Mar Mareô is rated 4.33/5 from 58 votes; JF9 Green is rated 3.43/5 from 30 votes. Choose Água do Mar Mareô for a aromatic and marine character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, 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, Água do Mar Mareô or JF9 Green?

JF9 Green lasts longest (JF9 Green 62/100, Água do Mar Mareô 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Água do Mar Mareô or JF9 Green?

JF9 Green projects furthest (JF9 Green 53/100, Água do Mar Mareô 34/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Água do Mar Mareô and JF9 Green smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Lemon, Rosemary, Bergamot and Sage.

Is Água do Mar Mareô or JF9 Green better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Água do Mar Mareô and JF9 Green?

Água do Mar Mareô has top notes of Sea Notes, Thalassogaia™, Lemon and Rosemary, heart notes of Lavender, Sage, Ylang-Ylang and Cardamom, a base of Cedar, Musk, Moss 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.