Fragrance comparison

JF9 Blue 2.0 vs Byblos Uomo 2001

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 34 ratings analysed

JF9 Blue 2.0

JAFRA

4.0813 votes

Rank #37,557 AquaticAromatic

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40%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Byblos Uomo 2001

Byblos

4.2921 votes

Rank #30,757 AquaticOzonic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Byblos Uomo 2001 takes 3 of 5 categories.

JF9 Blue 2.0
Choose it for a aquatic and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Byblos Uomo 2001
Choose it for a aquatic and ozonic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

JF9 Blue 2.02/5

Byblos Uomo 20013/5

Ratings & consensus: Byblos Uomo 2001
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: JF9 Blue 2.0
Sillage & projection: Byblos Uomo 2001
Value for money: JF9 Blue 2.0
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Byblos Uomo 2001

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

JF9 Blue 2.0JAFRA

Byblos Uomo 2001Byblos

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.08/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 80%Had 11%Want 9%

4.29/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 18%Had 34%Want 48%

Category winnerByblos Uomo 2001Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

31%Love

46%Like

23%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

48%Love

43%Like

0%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

21 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity47

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityJF9 Blue 2.0

SillageByblos Uomo 2001

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value94

¤ Price value88

Category winnerJF9 Blue 2.0Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aquatic100%

aromatic88%

fresh spicy77%

fresh65%

rose53%

herbal42%

aquatic100%

ozonic90%

musky80%

fresh70%

fruity60%

aromatic50%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both aquatic, aromatic and fresh

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Water Notes

Heart

African Geranium

Base

Vetiver

Top

Water NotesBergamotViolet LeafCardamom

Heart

WatermelonRed AppleNutmeg

Base

MuskVetiveroak mossVirginia Cedar

InformationalShared notesWater Notes and Vetiver. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer57

Fall57

Winter43

Day100

Night57

Spring80

Summer100

Fall40

Winter20

Day100

Night21

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#37,557

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#30,757

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerByblos Uomo 2001Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

JF9 Blue 2.0 by JAFRA is an aromatic aquatic fragrance released in 2021. It focuses on clean, refreshing water notes paired with crisp African Geranium and a grounding base of vetiver. This scent is designed for the modern man seeking a versatile, everyday fragrance that performs well in office settings and casual day…

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Byblos Uomo 2001 presents a sharp aquatic and ozonic opening that settles into a crisp, fruity heart. This aromatic composition features watermelon and apple notes grounded by cedar and musk. It remains a reliable, clean choice for casual warm weather wear when you want something refreshing that feels approachable and…

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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 Blue 2.0 or Byblos Uomo 2001?

Byblos Uomo 2001 takes 3 of 5 categories. JF9 Blue 2.0 is rated 4.08/5 from 13 votes; Byblos Uomo 2001 is rated 4.29/5 from 21 votes. Choose JF9 Blue 2.0 for a aquatic and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Byblos Uomo 2001 for a aquatic and ozonic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, JF9 Blue 2.0 or Byblos Uomo 2001?

JF9 Blue 2.0 lasts longest (JF9 Blue 2.0 50/100, Byblos Uomo 2001 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, JF9 Blue 2.0 or Byblos Uomo 2001?

Projection is very close: Byblos Uomo 2001 52/100, JF9 Blue 2.0 50/100 for sillage.

Do JF9 Blue 2.0 and Byblos Uomo 2001 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aquatic, aromatic and fresh accords. Common notes include Water Notes and Vetiver.

Is JF9 Blue 2.0 or Byblos Uomo 2001 better for summer or winter?

JF9 Blue 2.0 suits daytime wear; Byblos Uomo 2001 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in JF9 Blue 2.0 and Byblos Uomo 2001?

JF9 Blue 2.0 has top notes of Water Notes, heart notes of African Geranium, a base of Vetiver. Byblos Uomo 2001 has top notes of Water Notes, Bergamot, Violet Leaf and Cardamom, heart notes of Watermelon, Red Apple and Nutmeg, a base of Musk, Vetiver, oak moss and Virginia Cedar.