Fragrance comparison

JF9 Blue 2.0 vs McGraw Silver

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 38 ratings analysed

3 wins

JF9 Blue 2.0

JAFRA

4.0813 votes

Rank #37,557 AquaticAromatic

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41%scent match

Some overlap

McGraw Silver

Tim McGraw

3.7625 votes

Rank #21,676 AquaticWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

JF9 Blue 2.0 takes 3 of 5 categories.

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

JF9 Blue 2.03/5

McGraw Silver2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

JF9 Blue 2.0JAFRA

McGraw SilverTim McGraw

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.08/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 80%Had 11%Want 9%

3.76/ 5 · 25 votes

Have 51%Had 33%Want 16%

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

20%Love

60%Like

0%Ok

16%Dislike

4%Hate

25 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityMcGraw Silver

SillageJF9 Blue 2.0

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value94

¤ Price value67

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%

woody92%

lavender84%

green77%

aromatic69%

fresh61%

Scent match41%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 NotesGreen Leaves

Heart

LavenderSequoiaOrange Blossom

Base

SandalwoodVetiverMuskSaffron

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

Summer77

Fall46

Winter23

Day100

Night46

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#21,676

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerMcGraw SilverHigher 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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McGraw Silver is a light woody aquatic built around watery greens, lavender, and a soft musky wood base. It comes across clean, easy, and slightly sharp, with a leafy freshness that suits warm weather and casual wear. Reviews suggest a pleasant, safe style rather than a standout one. Expect modest projection, limited …

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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 McGraw Silver?

JF9 Blue 2.0 takes 3 of 5 categories. JF9 Blue 2.0 is rated 4.08/5 from 13 votes; McGraw Silver is rated 3.76/5 from 25 votes. Choose JF9 Blue 2.0 for a aquatic and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose McGraw Silver for a aquatic and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, JF9 Blue 2.0 or McGraw Silver?

McGraw Silver lasts longest (McGraw Silver 62/100, JF9 Blue 2.0 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, JF9 Blue 2.0 or McGraw Silver?

JF9 Blue 2.0 projects furthest (JF9 Blue 2.0 50/100, McGraw Silver 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do JF9 Blue 2.0 and McGraw Silver smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aquatic, aromatic and fresh accords. Common notes include Water Notes and Vetiver.

Is JF9 Blue 2.0 or McGraw Silver better for summer or winter?

JF9 Blue 2.0 suits daytime wear; McGraw Silver suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in JF9 Blue 2.0 and McGraw Silver?

JF9 Blue 2.0 has top notes of Water Notes, heart notes of African Geranium, a base of Vetiver. McGraw Silver has top notes of Water Notes and Green Leaves, heart notes of Lavender, Sequoia and Orange Blossom, a base of Sandalwood, Vetiver, Musk and Saffron.