Fragrance comparison

JF9 Blue 2.0 vs Nymphéas

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 91 ratings analysed

3 wins

JF9 Blue 2.0

JAFRA

4.0813 votes

Rank #37,557 AquaticAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

Nymphéas

Kismet Olfactive

3.7478 votes

Rank #17,590 AquaticFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

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.
Nymphéas
Choose it for a aquatic and fresh character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

JF9 Blue 2.03/5

Nymphéas1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

JF9 Blue 2.0JAFRA

NymphéasKismet Olfactive

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.08/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 80%Had 11%Want 9%

3.74/ 5 · 78 votes

Have 11%Had 3%Want 86%

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

35%Love

32%Like

19%Ok

12%Dislike

1%Hate

68 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageJF9 Blue 2.0

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value94

¤ Price value55

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%

fresh92%

aromatic84%

earthy77%

mossy69%

woody61%

Scent match50%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 Notes

Heart

MateLily-of-the-ValleyLotus

Base

OakmossVetiver

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

Summer88

Fall20

Winter12

Day100

Night21

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men4

Unisex35

Women61

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#37,557

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#17,590

PerfumerShabnam Tavakol

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerNymphéasHigher 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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Nymphéas by Kismet Olfactive captures a dewy, aquatic floral essence on the skin. It features clear water notes that mingle with herbal mate and delicate lily-of-the-valley. Designed for those who appreciate a fresh, mossy undertone, this fragrance offers a clean scent profile ideal for bright, sunny spring mornings o…

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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 Nymphéas?

JF9 Blue 2.0 takes 3 of 5 categories. JF9 Blue 2.0 is rated 4.08/5 from 13 votes; Nymphéas is rated 3.74/5 from 78 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 Nymphéas for a aquatic and fresh character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, JF9 Blue 2.0 or Nymphéas?

They last about the same: JF9 Blue 2.0 50/100, Nymphéas 50/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, JF9 Blue 2.0 or Nymphéas?

JF9 Blue 2.0 projects furthest (JF9 Blue 2.0 50/100, Nymphéas 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do JF9 Blue 2.0 and Nymphéas smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aquatic, aromatic and fresh accords. Common notes include Water Notes and Vetiver.

Is JF9 Blue 2.0 or Nymphéas better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in JF9 Blue 2.0 and Nymphéas?

JF9 Blue 2.0 has top notes of Water Notes, heart notes of African Geranium, a base of Vetiver. Nymphéas has top notes of Water Notes, heart notes of Mate, Lily-of-the-Valley and Lotus, a base of Oakmoss and Vetiver.