Fragrance comparison

JF9 Black vs Urban

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 54 ratings analysed

2 wins

JF9 Black

JAFRA

3.7952 votes

Rank #24,929 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

Urban

Everlast

2.502 votes

Rank #65,499 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

JF9 Black takes 2 of 3 categories.

JF9 Black
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Urban
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

JF9 Black2/3

Urban1/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

JF9 BlackJAFRA

UrbanEverlast

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.79/ 5 · 52 votes

Have 64%Had 29%Want 8%

2.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 30%Had 40%Want 30%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

0%Love

0%Like

50%Ok

50%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage41

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity33

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate38

Category winners

LongevityJF9 Black

SillageUrban

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value86

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

vanilla84%

warm spicy77%

citrus69%

powdery61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

fruity77%

citrus69%

lavender61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and 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

Top15-30 mins

Red AppleMandarin OrangeGrapefruitBasil

Heart1.5-2.5 hrs

LavenderGeraniumGalbanumRosemary

Base3-5 hrs

CedarSandalwoodMusk

InformationalShared notesLavender, Grapefruit, Mandarin Orange and Galbanum. Durations are only published for Urban, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer16

Fall100

Winter91

Day53

Night100

Spring100

Summer50

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night29

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men98

Unisex2

Women0

Not enough votes yet

Casual 49%Work 31%Date 11%Party 8%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,929

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#65,499

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerJF9 BlackHigher 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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Everlast Urban delivers an immediate kick of crisp red apple and tart grapefruit backed by sharp sweet basil. It is light, sporty, and uncomplicated. A quick burst of alcohol clears in two minutes, letting fresh aromatic lavender and bitter galbanum take over. Clean cedar and white musk form the quiet base. You get a …

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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 Urban?

JF9 Black takes 2 of 3 categories. JF9 Black is rated 3.79/5 from 52 votes; Urban is rated 2.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose JF9 Black for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Urban for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, JF9 Black or Urban?

JF9 Black lasts longest (JF9 Black 51/100, Urban 33/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, JF9 Black or Urban?

Urban projects furthest (Urban 44/100, JF9 Black 41/100), based on community performance votes.

Do JF9 Black and Urban smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Lavender, Grapefruit, Mandarin Orange and Galbanum.

Is JF9 Black or Urban better for summer or winter?

JF9 Black suits evening wear; Urban suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in JF9 Black and Urban?

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. Urban has top notes of Red Apple, Mandarin Orange, Grapefruit and Basil, heart notes of Lavender, Geranium, Galbanum and Rosemary, a base of Cedar, Sandalwood and Musk.