Fragrance comparison

JF9 Blue vs New York Perfume Seven

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 36 ratings analysed

3 wins

JF9 Blue

JAFRA

3.9736 votes

Rank #25,102 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

New York Perfume Seven

Parfums Constantine

—0 votes

Rank #75,825 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

JF9 Blue takes 3 of 4 categories.

JF9 Blue
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
New York Perfume Seven
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

JF9 Blue3/4

New York Perfume Seven1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: New York Perfume Seven
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

New York Perfume SevenParfums Constantine

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.97/ 5 · 36 votes

Have 69%Had 30%Want 2%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityNew York Perfume Seven

SillageJF9 Blue

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value84

¤ Price value0

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%

woody92%

tuberose84%

aromatic77%

white floral69%

leather61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic 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

Top15-30 mins

GrapefruitCardamomRosemary

Heart2-4 hrs

Green TeaWisteriaPeonyChinese OsmanthusPeach

Base5-7 hrs

AmberMuskCedarSt. John's Wort

InformationalShared notesRosemary, Cardamom, Grapefruit and Cedar. Durations are only published for New York Perfume Seven, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring90

Summer100

Fall62

Winter29

Day100

Night71

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night26

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Casual 39%Work 36%Date 18%Party 7%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,102

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#75,825

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

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…

Reviews →

New York Perfume Seven by Parfums Constantine centers on a crisp wash of springtime petals and herbal refreshment. The first spray delivers green petitgrain and dewy lilac with an immediate, sunny lift. Give it two minutes for the initial alcohol rush to settle. Chilled green tea leaves then emerge alongside sweet wis…

Reviews →

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 lasts longer, JF9 Blue or New York Perfume Seven?

New York Perfume Seven lasts longest (New York Perfume Seven 60/100, JF9 Blue 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, JF9 Blue or New York Perfume Seven?

JF9 Blue projects furthest (JF9 Blue 55/100, New York Perfume Seven 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do JF9 Blue and New York Perfume Seven smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Rosemary, Cardamom, Grapefruit and Cedar.

Is JF9 Blue or New York Perfume Seven better for summer or winter?

JF9 Blue suits daytime wear; New York Perfume Seven suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in JF9 Blue and New York Perfume Seven?

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. New York Perfume Seven has top notes of Grapefruit, Cardamom and Rosemary, heart notes of Green Tea, Wisteria, Peony and Chinese Osmanthus, a base of Amber, Musk, Cedar and St. John's Wort.