Fragrance comparison

JF9 Blue vs Manana

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 46 ratings analysed

4 wins

JF9 Blue

JAFRA

3.9736 votes

Rank #26,597 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

Manana

le Pelerin

3.4010 votes

Rank #61,579 CitrusMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

JF9 Blue takes 4 of 5 categories.

JF9 Blue
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Manana
Choose it for a citrus and musky character. Wins on longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

JF9 Blue4/5

Manana1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

JF9 BlueJAFRA

Mananale Pelerin

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.97/ 5 · 36 votes

Have 69%Had 30%Want 2%

3.40/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 19%Had 22%Want 58%

Category winnerJF9 BlueRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

28%Love

44%Like

25%Ok

3%Dislike

0%Hate

36 votes

0%Love

50%Like

40%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate60

Category winners

LongevityManana

SillageJF9 Blue

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value84

¤ Price value38

Category winnerJF9 BlueBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

warm spicy69%

amber61%

citrus100%

musky92%

coconut84%

sweet77%

aromatic69%

powdery61%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both citrus and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

LimeLemonRosemaryCardamomGrapefruitFennel

Heart

Black PepperAppleCedarGeraniumVetiver

Base

PatchouliTonka BeanAmberLabdanumMuskMoss

Top30 to 45 minutes

LimeCoconutNeroliCardamom

Heart1 to 2 hours

GeraniumPlum

Base3 to 4 hours

MuskCashmeranTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesLime, Cardamom, Geranium and Tonka Bean. Durations are only published for Manana, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring90

Summer100

Fall62

Winter29

Day100

Night71

Spring83

Summer100

Fall33

Winter17

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men25

Unisex75

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,597

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#61,579

PerfumerScott Morchan

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerJF9 BlueHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

JF9 Blue by JAFRA is a crisp aromatic fougere that leans into citrus and fresh spice notes. Launched in 2012, it provides a clean, everyday profile suitable for spring and summer daytime wear. The scent features a lively opening of lime, lemon, and grapefruit, supported by rosemary and cardamom, making it a reliable c…

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Manana by le Pelerin presents a fresh, sunlit profile centered on zesty lime and clean musk. The scent opens with a sharp burst of lime rind, neroli, and sweet coconut, immediately balanced by warm cardamom spice. As the opening brightness settles, a floral touch of geranium joins dark plum in the heart, giving the bl…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, JF9 Blue or Manana?

JF9 Blue takes 4 of 5 categories. JF9 Blue is rated 3.97/5 from 36 votes; Manana is rated 3.40/5 from 10 votes. Choose JF9 Blue for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Manana for a citrus and musky character. Wins on longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, JF9 Blue or Manana?

Manana lasts longest (Manana 60/100, JF9 Blue 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, JF9 Blue or Manana?

Projection is very close: JF9 Blue 55/100, Manana 54/100 for sillage.

Do JF9 Blue and Manana smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Lime, Cardamom, Geranium and Tonka Bean.

Is JF9 Blue or Manana better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in JF9 Blue and Manana?

JF9 Blue has top notes of Lime, Lemon, Rosemary and Cardamom, heart notes of Black Pepper, Apple, Cedar and Geranium, a base of Patchouli, Tonka Bean, Amber and Labdanum. Manana has top notes of Lime, Coconut, Neroli and Cardamom, heart notes of Geranium and Plum, a base of Musk, Cashmeran and Tonka Bean.