Fragrance comparison

JF9 Blue 2.0 vs Pélargonium

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 497 ratings analysed

JF9 Blue 2.0

JAFRA

4.0813 votes

Rank #37,557 AquaticAromatic

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34%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Pélargonium

Aedes de Venustas

3.91484 votes

Rank #4,384 AromaticFresh Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Pélargonium takes 4 of 5 categories.

JF9 Blue 2.0
Choose it for a aquatic and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Pélargonium
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

JF9 Blue 2.01/5

Pélargonium4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

JF9 Blue 2.0JAFRA

PélargoniumAedes de Venustas

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.08/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 80%Had 11%Want 9%

3.91/ 5 · 484 votes

Have 33%Had 17%Want 50%

Category winnerPélargoniumRating 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

34%Love

45%Like

11%Ok

9%Dislike

1%Hate

340 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityPélargonium

SillagePélargonium

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value94

¤ Price value45

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%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy88%

woody77%

citrus65%

warm spicy53%

earthy42%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both 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

BergamotClary SageCardamomBlack PepperMandarin OrangeSichuan Pepper

Heart

African GeraniumElemi resinOrris RootCarrot Seeds

Base

VetiverMossGuaiac WoodMuskCedar

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

Summer67

Fall0

Winter29

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men23

Unisex65

Women12

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#37,557

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#4,384

PerfumerNathalie Feisthauer

Launched—

Reviews42

Category winnerPélargoniumHigher 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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Pélargonium by Aedes de Venustas is a Floral Woody Musk fragrance for women and men. Pélargonium was launched in 2017. The nose behind this fragrance is Nathalie Feisthauer. Top notes are Bergamot, Clary Sage, Cardamom, Black Pepper, Mandarin Orange and Sichuan Pepper; middle notes are African Geranium, Elemi resin, 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 Pélargonium?

Pélargonium takes 4 of 5 categories. JF9 Blue 2.0 is rated 4.08/5 from 13 votes; Pélargonium is rated 3.91/5 from 484 votes. Choose JF9 Blue 2.0 for a aquatic and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Pélargonium for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, JF9 Blue 2.0 or Pélargonium?

Pélargonium lasts longest (Pélargonium 73/100, JF9 Blue 2.0 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, JF9 Blue 2.0 or Pélargonium?

Pélargonium projects furthest (Pélargonium 65/100, JF9 Blue 2.0 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do JF9 Blue 2.0 and Pélargonium smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include African Geranium and Vetiver.

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

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

What are the notes in JF9 Blue 2.0 and Pélargonium?

JF9 Blue 2.0 has top notes of Water Notes, heart notes of African Geranium, a base of Vetiver. Pélargonium has top notes of Bergamot, Clary Sage, Cardamom and Black Pepper, heart notes of African Geranium, Elemi resin, Orris Root and Carrot Seeds, a base of Vetiver, Moss, Guaiac Wood and Musk.