Fragrance comparison

Jamaica² Man vs JF9 Black

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 115 ratings analysed

Jamaica² Man

Puma · 2004

3.7663 votes

Rank #30,023 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

JF9 Black

JAFRA

3.7952 votes

Rank #24,929 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

JF9 Black takes 5 of 7 categories.

Jamaica² Man
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
JF9 Black
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Jamaica² Man2/7

JF9 Black5/7

Ratings & consensus: JF9 Black
Community sentiment: JF9 Black
Longevity: Jamaica² Man
Sillage & projection: Jamaica² Man
Value for money: JF9 Black
Versatility: JF9 Black
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: JF9 Black

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Jamaica² ManPuma

JF9 BlackJAFRA

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.76/ 5 · 63 votes

Have 22%Had 57%Want 22%

3.79/ 5 · 52 votes

Have 64%Had 29%Want 8%

Category winnerJF9 BlackRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

14%Love

50%Like

18%Ok

18%Dislike

0%Hate

28 votes

19%Love

50%Like

23%Ok

6%Dislike

2%Hate

52 votes

Category winnerJF9 BlackMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate65

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage41

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityJamaica² Man

SillageJamaica² Man

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value70

¤ Price value86

Category winnerJF9 BlackBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy69%

woody100%

aromatic92%

vanilla84%

warm spicy77%

citrus69%

powdery61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

SageTarragonThymeMandarin OrangeLemon

Heart1-2 hrs

GalbanumRoseGeraniumJasmine

Base3-4 hrs

AmberSandalwoodVanilla

Top

TamarindLavenderItalian LemonGrapefruitTarragonMandarin OrangeGalbanum

Heart

CedarPatchouliCorianderJasmineGeraniumLily-of-the-Valley

Base

VanillaSandalwoodTonka BeanVetiverMuskAmber

InformationalShared notesTarragon, Mandarin Orange, Lemon and Galbanum. Durations are only published for Jamaica² Man, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring40

Summer100

Fall20

Winter7

Day100

Night23

Spring50

Summer16

Fall100

Winter91

Day53

Night100

Category winnerJF9 BlackMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men40

Unisex60

Women0

Casual 50%Work 28%Date 13%Party 9%

Men98

Unisex2

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,023

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2004

Reviews2

Overall rank#24,929

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerJF9 BlackHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Puma Jamaica Man opens with an energetic splash of sharp lemon, earthy sage, and crushed tarragon. It hits fast. A quick flash of perfumer alcohol clears out in seconds, leaving clean herbs and bitter green galbanum behind. Soapy geranium adds breezy structure. The drydown turns warm and sweet, letting smooth sandalwo…

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JF9 Black by JAFRA is an Oriental Woody scent for men launched in 2012. It opens with a bright blend of tamarind, lavender, and lemon, followed by a woody heart of cedar and patchouli. The dry-down warms the skin with vanilla, tonka bean, and sandalwood, creating a versatile profile suitable for everyday office wear o…

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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, Jamaica² Man or JF9 Black?

JF9 Black takes 5 of 7 categories. Jamaica² Man is rated 3.76/5 from 63 votes; JF9 Black is rated 3.79/5 from 52 votes. Choose Jamaica² Man for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose JF9 Black for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Jamaica² Man or JF9 Black?

Jamaica² Man lasts longest (Jamaica² Man 55/100, JF9 Black 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Jamaica² Man or JF9 Black?

Jamaica² Man projects furthest (Jamaica² Man 52/100, JF9 Black 41/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Jamaica² Man and JF9 Black smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic accords. Common notes include Tarragon, Mandarin Orange, Lemon and Galbanum.

Is Jamaica² Man or JF9 Black better for summer or winter?

For summer, Jamaica² Man is the stronger pick. For winter, JF9 Black is the stronger pick. Jamaica² Man suits daytime wear; JF9 Black suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Jamaica² Man and JF9 Black?

Jamaica² Man has top notes of Sage, Tarragon, Thyme and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Galbanum, Rose, Geranium and Jasmine, a base of Amber, Sandalwood and Vanilla. JF9 Black has top notes of Tamarind, Lavender, Italian Lemon and Grapefruit, heart notes of Cedar, Patchouli, Coriander and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla, Sandalwood, Tonka Bean and Vetiver.