Fragrance comparison

JF9 Blue vs New York Perfume Twelve

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 37 ratings analysed

1 wins

JF9 Blue

JAFRA

3.9736 votes

Rank #25,085 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

New York Perfume Twelve

Parfums Constantine

4.001 votes

Rank #64,480 MarineAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

JF9 Blue takes 1 of 1 categories.

JF9 Blue
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
New York Perfume Twelve
Choose it for a marine and aromatic character.

JF9 Blue1/1

New York Perfume Twelve0/1

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Not scored
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 TwelveParfums Constantine

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.97/ 5 · 36 votes

Have 69%Had 30%Want 2%

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 100%Had 0%Want 0%

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

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value84

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

warm spicy69%

amber61%

marine100%

aromatic91%

citrus83%

fresh74%

fresh spicy65%

salty56%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy

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

LemonAgarwoodGrapefruit

Heart2-4 hrs

Aquatic notesRoseRosemary

Base5-7 hrs

GingerAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesLemon, Rosemary, Grapefruit and Amber. Durations are only published for New York Perfume Twelve, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring90

Summer100

Fall62

Winter29

Day100

Night71

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Not enough votes yet

Casual 40%Work 33%Date 17%Party 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,085

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#64,480

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 →

Crisp lemon and bitter grapefruit snap open with immediate energy. An earthy trace of agarwood keeps the initial spray grounded. The tart citrus softens quickly as cool marine mist, herbal rosemary, and dewy rose settle across the skin. In the base, warm ginger and clean musk give the airy sea breeze unexpected stayin…

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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 New York Perfume Twelve?

JF9 Blue takes 1 of 1 categories. JF9 Blue is rated 3.97/5 from 36 votes; New York Perfume Twelve is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose JF9 Blue for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose New York Perfume Twelve for a marine and aromatic character.

Do JF9 Blue and New York Perfume Twelve smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lemon, Rosemary, Grapefruit and Amber.

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

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

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

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 Twelve has top notes of Lemon, Agarwood and Grapefruit, heart notes of Aquatic notes, Rose and Rosemary, a base of Ginger, Amber and Musk.