Fragrance comparison

JF9 Green vs Magnetic for Him

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

Updated 14 Oct 2026 73 ratings analysed

4 wins

JF9 Green

JAFRA

3.4330 votes

Rank #28,011 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

Magnetic for Him

Mexx

3.5643 votes

Rank #36,463 AquaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

JF9 Green takes 4 of 7 categories.

JF9 Green
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Magnetic for Him
Choose it for a aquatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

JF9 Green4/7

Magnetic for Him3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

JF9 GreenJAFRA

Magnetic for HimMexx

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.43/ 5 · 30 votes

Have 44%Had 48%Want 8%

3.56/ 5 · 43 votes

Have 45%Had 43%Want 12%

Category winnerMagnetic for HimRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

20%Love

47%Like

7%Ok

10%Dislike

17%Hate

30 votes

9%Love

63%Like

2%Ok

26%Dislike

0%Hate

43 votes

Category winnerMagnetic for HimMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate61

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate64

Category winners

LongevityJF9 Green

SillageJF9 Green

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value86

¤ Price value75

Category winnerJF9 GreenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

amber69%

fresh spicy61%

aquatic100%

woody91%

patchouli83%

fresh74%

warm spicy65%

aromatic56%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LemonBergamotOrange

Heart

Spicy NotesWormwoodRosemaryJasmineOrange BlossomSage

Base

Woodsy NotesPatchouliMossSandalowoodIncenseMuskAmberTonka Bean

Top

Wormwood

Heart

Water Notes

Base

PatchouliWoodsy Notes

InformationalShared notesWormwood, Woodsy Notes and Patchouli. 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

Summer32

Fall68

Winter32

Day100

Night44

Spring75

Summer100

Fall42

Winter21

Day100

Night29

Category winnerMagnetic for HimMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men95

Unisex0

Women5

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,011

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#36,463

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerJF9 GreenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

JF9 Green by JAFRA is an aromatic fougere that lands with a sharp citrus opening before settling into a blend of wormwood and sage. Launched in 2012, this scent targets men looking for a daily driver in warmer, spring-time weather. Its profile relies on traditional woodsy and mossy base notes that ground the initial c…

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Mexx Magnetic for Him is a fresh woody aromatic built around wormwood, watery notes, patchouli and clean woods. It opens brisk and slightly green, then settles into an aquatic, earthy dry-down that stays easy to wear. It suits spring and summer best, especially daytime use. If you like affordable, casual scents with a…

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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 Green or Magnetic for Him?

JF9 Green takes 4 of 7 categories. JF9 Green is rated 3.43/5 from 30 votes; Magnetic for Him is rated 3.56/5 from 43 votes. Choose JF9 Green for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Magnetic for Him for a aquatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, JF9 Green or Magnetic for Him?

JF9 Green lasts longest (JF9 Green 62/100, Magnetic for Him 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, JF9 Green or Magnetic for Him?

Projection is very close: JF9 Green 53/100, Magnetic for Him 52/100 for sillage.

Do JF9 Green and Magnetic for Him smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Wormwood, Woodsy Notes and Patchouli.

Is JF9 Green or Magnetic for Him better for summer or winter?

For summer, Magnetic for Him is the stronger pick. For winter, JF9 Green is the stronger pick. JF9 Green suits daytime wear; Magnetic for Him suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in JF9 Green and Magnetic for Him?

JF9 Green has top notes of Lemon, Bergamot and Orange, heart notes of Spicy Notes, Wormwood, Rosemary and Jasmine, a base of Woodsy Notes, Patchouli, Moss and Sandalowood. Magnetic for Him has top notes of Wormwood, heart notes of Water Notes, a base of Patchouli and Woodsy Notes.