Fragrance comparison

JF9 Black vs Varens Fresh Eau Fraiche Intense

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 69 ratings analysed

JF9 Black

JAFRA

3.7952 votes

Rank #25,505 WoodyAromatic

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50%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Varens Fresh Eau Fraiche Intense

Ulric de Varens · 2016

4.4117 votes

Rank #31,714 CitrusAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Varens Fresh Eau Fraiche Intense takes 3 of 5 categories.

JF9 Black
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Varens Fresh Eau Fraiche Intense
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

JF9 Black2/5

Varens Fresh Eau Fraiche Intense3/5

Ratings & consensus: Varens Fresh Eau Fraiche Intense
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Varens Fresh Eau Fraiche Intense
Sillage & projection: Varens Fresh Eau Fraiche Intense
Value for money: JF9 Black
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

Varens Fresh Eau Fraiche IntenseUlric de Varens

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.79/ 5 · 52 votes

Have 64%Had 29%Want 8%

4.41/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 36%Had 8%Want 56%

Category winnerVarens Fresh Eau Fraiche IntenseRating 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

47%Love

47%Like

6%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage41

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityVarens Fresh Eau Fraiche Intense

SillageVarens Fresh Eau Fraiche Intense

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value86

¤ Price value79

Category winnerJF9 BlackBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

vanilla84%

warm spicy77%

citrus69%

powdery61%

citrus100%

aromatic83%

fresh spicy65%

woody48%

herbal30%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both aromatic, citrus and woody

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

GrapefruitOrange

Heart2-3 hrs

Lemon VerbenaCypressTarragonLily-of-the-ValleyGeranium

Base4-6 hrs

MuskSandalwoodAmber

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Tarragon, Geranium and Lily-of-the-Valley. Durations are only published for Varens Fresh Eau Fraiche Intense, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer16

Fall100

Winter91

Day53

Night100

Spring63

Summer100

Fall19

Winter6

Day100

Night13

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men98

Unisex2

Women0

Men0

Unisex70

Women30

Casual 50%Work 34%Date 9%Party 6%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,505

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#31,714

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2016

Reviews3

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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Varens Fresh Eau Fraiche Intense delivers a brisk shower of chilled pink grapefruit and bright orange zest right out of the nozzle. The citrus rush hits sharp. Within minutes, the zesty opening softens into crushed lemon verbena leaves and clean green cypress. It smells remarkably crisp. Herbal tarragon and sheer gera…

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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 Varens Fresh Eau Fraiche Intense?

Varens Fresh Eau Fraiche Intense takes 3 of 5 categories. JF9 Black is rated 3.79/5 from 52 votes; Varens Fresh Eau Fraiche Intense is rated 4.41/5 from 17 votes. Choose JF9 Black for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Varens Fresh Eau Fraiche Intense for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, JF9 Black or Varens Fresh Eau Fraiche Intense?

Varens Fresh Eau Fraiche Intense lasts longest (Varens Fresh Eau Fraiche Intense 54/100, JF9 Black 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, JF9 Black or Varens Fresh Eau Fraiche Intense?

Varens Fresh Eau Fraiche Intense projects furthest (Varens Fresh Eau Fraiche Intense 56/100, JF9 Black 41/100), based on community performance votes.

Do JF9 Black and Varens Fresh Eau Fraiche Intense smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Tarragon, Geranium and Lily-of-the-Valley.

Is JF9 Black or Varens Fresh Eau Fraiche Intense better for summer or winter?

JF9 Black suits evening wear; Varens Fresh Eau Fraiche Intense suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in JF9 Black and Varens Fresh Eau Fraiche Intense?

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. Varens Fresh Eau Fraiche Intense has top notes of Grapefruit and Orange, heart notes of Lemon Verbena, Cypress, Tarragon and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Musk, Sandalwood and Amber.