Fragrance comparison

JF9 Blue 2.0 vs Elite Gentleman Reserve

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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46%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Elite Gentleman Reserve

Avon

4.0021 votes

Rank #37,519 OzonicAquatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Elite Gentleman Reserve takes 3 of 5 categories.

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

JF9 Blue 2.02/5

Elite Gentleman Reserve3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

JF9 Blue 2.0JAFRA

Elite Gentleman ReserveAvon

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.08/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 80%Had 11%Want 9%

4.00/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 39%Had 12%Want 49%

Category winnerJF9 Blue 2.0Rating 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

24%Love

52%Like

24%Ok

0%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

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityElite Gentleman Reserve

SillageElite Gentleman Reserve

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value94

¤ Price value78

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%

ozonic100%

aquatic88%

aromatic77%

fresh spicy65%

warm spicy53%

earthy42%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both aquatic, aromatic and fresh spicy

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

WatermelonPepperCardamom

Heart

African GeraniumViolet LeavesLavender

Base

VetiverOakmossBourbon Vanilla

InformationalShared notesAfrican Geranium 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

Spring100

Summer92

Fall69

Winter15

Day100

Night25

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men85

Unisex5

Women10

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#37,557

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#37,519

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerElite Gentleman ReserveHigher 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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Avon Elite Gentleman Reserve opens with a sudden burst of crisp watermelon paired against crushed black pepper and green cardamom. As the initial aquatic fizz settles, African geranium and violet leaves build an aromatic, slightly powdery heart. The dry-down turns herbal and clean, relying on a foundation of damp oakm…

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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 Elite Gentleman Reserve?

Elite Gentleman Reserve takes 3 of 5 categories. JF9 Blue 2.0 is rated 4.08/5 from 13 votes; Elite Gentleman Reserve is rated 4.00/5 from 21 votes. Choose JF9 Blue 2.0 for a aquatic and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Elite Gentleman Reserve for a ozonic and aquatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, JF9 Blue 2.0 or Elite Gentleman Reserve?

Elite Gentleman Reserve lasts longest (Elite Gentleman Reserve 62/100, JF9 Blue 2.0 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, JF9 Blue 2.0 or Elite Gentleman Reserve?

Elite Gentleman Reserve projects furthest (Elite Gentleman Reserve 56/100, JF9 Blue 2.0 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do JF9 Blue 2.0 and Elite Gentleman Reserve smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aquatic, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include African Geranium and Vetiver.

Is JF9 Blue 2.0 or Elite Gentleman Reserve better for summer or winter?

JF9 Blue 2.0 suits daytime wear; Elite Gentleman Reserve suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in JF9 Blue 2.0 and Elite Gentleman Reserve?

JF9 Blue 2.0 has top notes of Water Notes, heart notes of African Geranium, a base of Vetiver. Elite Gentleman Reserve has top notes of Watermelon, Pepper and Cardamom, heart notes of African Geranium, Violet Leaves and Lavender, a base of Vetiver, Oakmoss and Bourbon Vanilla.