Fragrance comparison

JF9 Black vs Nina Nature

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 223 ratings analysed

5 wins

JF9 Black

JAFRA

3.7952 votes

Rank #24,635 WoodyAromatic

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16%scent match

Clearly different

Nina Nature

Nina Ricci

3.63171 votes

Rank #16,816 White FloralFresh

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

JF9 Black takes 5 of 7 categories.

JF9 Black
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Nina Nature
Choose it for a white floral and fresh character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer.

JF9 Black5/7

Nina Nature2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

JF9 BlackJAFRA

Nina NatureNina Ricci

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.79/ 5 · 52 votes

Have 64%Had 29%Want 8%

3.63/ 5 · 171 votes

Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%

Category winnerJF9 BlackRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

19%Love

50%Like

23%Ok

6%Dislike

2%Hate

52 votes

20%Love

40%Like

24%Ok

14%Dislike

2%Hate

171 votes

Category winnerJF9 BlackMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage41

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityNina Nature

SillageJF9 Black

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value86

¤ Price value51

Category winnerJF9 BlackBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

vanilla84%

warm spicy77%

citrus69%

powdery61%

white floral100%

fresh90%

citrus80%

fruity70%

musky60%

green50%

Scent match16%Clearly different · both citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

TamarindLavenderItalian LemonGrapefruitTarragonMandarin OrangeGalbanum

Heart

CedarPatchouliCorianderJasmineGeraniumLily-of-the-Valley

Base

VanillaSandalwoodTonka BeanVetiverMuskAmber

Top

Granny Smith appleItalian Lemon

Heart

Lily-of-the-ValleyJasmine

Base

White MuskVanilla

InformationalShared notesItalian Lemon, Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley and Vanilla. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer16

Fall100

Winter91

Day53

Night100

Spring88

Summer100

Fall22

Winter9

Day–

Night–

Category winnerJF9 BlackMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men98

Unisex2

Women0

Men1

Unisex14

Women85

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,635

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#16,816

PerfumerIlias Ermenidis, Olivier Cresp

Launched—

Reviews15

Category winnerNina NatureHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Nina Nature opens with a sharp burst of crisp Granny Smith apple and sour Italian Lemon that mimics a chilled carbonated citrus drink. Within fifteen minutes, the tart fruit top softens into a clean, watery heart of Lily-of-the-Valley and white Jasmine. The dry-down settles close to the skin on a soft cushion of White…

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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, JF9 Black or Nina Nature?

JF9 Black takes 5 of 7 categories. JF9 Black is rated 3.79/5 from 52 votes; Nina Nature is rated 3.63/5 from 171 votes. Choose JF9 Black for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Nina Nature for a white floral and fresh character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer.

Which lasts longer, JF9 Black or Nina Nature?

Nina Nature lasts longest (Nina Nature 54/100, JF9 Black 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, JF9 Black or Nina Nature?

JF9 Black projects furthest (JF9 Black 41/100, Nina Nature 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do JF9 Black and Nina Nature smell similar?

Clearly different: a 16% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus accords. Common notes include Italian Lemon, Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley and Vanilla.

Is JF9 Black or Nina Nature better for summer or winter?

For summer, Nina Nature is the stronger pick. For winter, JF9 Black is the stronger pick. JF9 Black suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in JF9 Black and Nina Nature?

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. Nina Nature has top notes of Granny Smith apple and Italian Lemon, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley and Jasmine, a base of White Musk and Vanilla.