Fragrance comparison

JF9 Blue 2.0 vs Light of Ormuz

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 33 ratings analysed

JF9 Blue 2.0

JAFRA

4.0813 votes

Rank #37,557 AquaticAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Light of Ormuz

Arts&Scents

3.4520 votes

Rank #21,418 AquaticFresh

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Light of Ormuz 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.
Light of Ormuz
Choose it for a aquatic and fresh character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

JF9 Blue 2.02/5

Light of Ormuz3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

JF9 Blue 2.0JAFRA

Light of OrmuzArts&Scents

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.08/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 80%Had 11%Want 9%

3.45/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 20%Had 0%Want 80%

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

25%Love

25%Like

25%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityLight of Ormuz

SillageLight of Ormuz

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value94

¤ Price value50

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%

fresh88%

citrus77%

aromatic65%

woody53%

green42%

Scent match49%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 NotesCitrusesMint

Heart

Spicy NotesHerbal Notes

Base

CedarVetiverTonka Bean

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

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#37,557

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#21,418

PerfumerManuela Pfannes-Völkel

Launched—

Reviews12

Category winnerLight of OrmuzHigher 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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Light of Ormuz reads as a fresh aquatic with mint, citrus and clear water notes up top, then moves into an herbal, lightly spicy heart over cedar, vetiver and tonka. It feels clean, brisk and aromatic rather than heavy. This looks best for daytime wear in mild to warm weather, especially if you like watery, green-lean…

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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 Light of Ormuz?

Light of Ormuz takes 3 of 5 categories. JF9 Blue 2.0 is rated 4.08/5 from 13 votes; Light of Ormuz is rated 3.45/5 from 20 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 Light of Ormuz for a aquatic and fresh character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, JF9 Blue 2.0 or Light of Ormuz?

Light of Ormuz lasts longest (Light of Ormuz 77/100, JF9 Blue 2.0 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, JF9 Blue 2.0 or Light of Ormuz?

Light of Ormuz projects furthest (Light of Ormuz 60/100, JF9 Blue 2.0 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do JF9 Blue 2.0 and Light of Ormuz smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aquatic, aromatic and fresh accords. Common notes include Water Notes and Vetiver.

Is JF9 Blue 2.0 or Light of Ormuz better for summer or winter?

JF9 Blue 2.0 suits daytime wear; Light of Ormuz suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in JF9 Blue 2.0 and Light of Ormuz?

JF9 Blue 2.0 has top notes of Water Notes, heart notes of African Geranium, a base of Vetiver. Light of Ormuz has top notes of Water Notes, Citruses and Mint, heart notes of Spicy Notes and Herbal Notes, a base of Cedar, Vetiver and Tonka Bean.