Fragrance comparison

JF9 Blue vs Mr. Vetiver

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 385 ratings analysed

5 wins

JF9 Blue

JAFRA

3.9736 votes

Rank #25,328 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

62%scent match

Closely related

Mr. Vetiver

Une Nuit Nomade

3.69349 votes

Rank #14,879 AromaticWarm Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

JF9 Blue takes 5 of 7 categories.

JF9 Blue
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Mr. Vetiver
Choose it for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

JF9 Blue5/7

Mr. Vetiver2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

JF9 BlueJAFRA

Mr. VetiverUne Nuit Nomade

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.97/ 5 · 36 votes

Have 69%Had 30%Want 2%

3.69/ 5 · 349 votes

Have 41%Had 15%Want 43%

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

22%Love

46%Like

14%Ok

15%Dislike

3%Hate

349 votes

Category winnerJF9 BlueMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityMr. Vetiver

SillageJF9 Blue

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value84

¤ Price value47

Category winnerJF9 BlueBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

warm spicy69%

amber61%

aromatic100%

warm spicy92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

earthy69%

citrus61%

Scent match62%Closely related · both aromatic, fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LimeLemonRosemaryCardamomGrapefruitFennel

Heart

Black PepperAppleCedarGeraniumVetiver

Base

PatchouliTonka BeanAmberLabdanumMuskMoss

Top20-30 mins

CardamomTarragonLimeBasilGrapefruit

Heart2-3 hrs

Geranium

Base6-8 hrs

VetiverRed Chilli PepperAmberwoodOakmoss

InformationalShared notesLime, Cardamom, Grapefruit and Geranium. Durations are only published for Mr. Vetiver, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring90

Summer100

Fall62

Winter29

Day100

Night71

Spring100

Summer85

Fall0

Winter31

Day100

Night39

Category winnerJF9 BlueMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men64

Unisex34

Women2

Work 40%Casual 36%Date 17%Party 7%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,328

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#14,879

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews31

Category winnerMr. VetiverHigher 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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Mr. Vetiver by Une Nuit Nomade flips traditional woody earthy expectations on their head. It opens with a vibrant splash of tart lime and crushed green basil leaves before a burst of cracked cardamom pods takes control. The heart introduces dry geranium, keeping the blend crisp rather than soapy. Underneath, clean gra…

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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 or Mr. Vetiver?

JF9 Blue takes 5 of 7 categories. JF9 Blue is rated 3.97/5 from 36 votes; Mr. Vetiver is rated 3.69/5 from 349 votes. Choose JF9 Blue for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Mr. Vetiver for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, JF9 Blue or Mr. Vetiver?

Mr. Vetiver lasts longest (Mr. Vetiver 61/100, JF9 Blue 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, JF9 Blue or Mr. Vetiver?

JF9 Blue projects furthest (JF9 Blue 55/100, Mr. Vetiver 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do JF9 Blue and Mr. Vetiver smell similar?

Closely related: a 62% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Lime, Cardamom, Grapefruit and Geranium.

Is JF9 Blue or Mr. Vetiver better for summer or winter?

For summer, JF9 Blue is the stronger pick. For winter, Mr. Vetiver is the stronger pick. JF9 Blue suits daytime wear; Mr. Vetiver suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in JF9 Blue and Mr. Vetiver?

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. Mr. Vetiver has top notes of Cardamom, Tarragon, Lime and Basil, heart notes of Geranium, a base of Vetiver, Red Chilli Pepper, Amberwood and Oakmoss.