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JF9 Red vs Jicky

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

Updated 2,804 ratings analysed
Closely related
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Jicky takes 6 of 7 categories.

  • JF9 Red

    Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

  • Jicky

    Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

JF9 Red1/7
Jicky6/7
Ratings & consensus
Jicky
Community sentiment
Jicky
Longevity
Jicky
Sillage & projection
Jicky
Value for money
JF9 Red
Versatility
Jicky
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Jicky

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
JF9 RedJAFRA
JickyGuerlain
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.42/ 5 · 40 votes
Have 64%Had 32%Want 4%
4.15/ 5 · 2,764 votes
Have 38%Had 12%Want 50%
Category winnerJickyRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
8%Love
43%Like
35%Ok
15%Dislike
0%Hate

40 votes

47%Love
36%Like
3%Ok
12%Dislike
2%Hate

2,764 votes

Category winnerJickyMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity53
〰 Sillage52
♥ Love / hate61
⏱ Longevity62
〰 Sillage58
♥ Love / hate79
Category winners

LongevityJicky

SillageJicky

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value87
¤ Price value51
Category winnerJF9 RedBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
aromatic100%
woody92%
fresh spicy84%
white floral77%
citrus69%
lavender61%
aromatic100%
fresh spicy92%
citrus84%
lavender77%
vanilla69%
woody61%
Scent match64%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
LavenderMandarin OrangeBergamotHerbal Notes
Heart
JasmineOrange BlossomSageGeraniumRosemaryBasil
Base
Brazilian RosewoodAmberSandalowoodVetiverOakmoss
Top30 to 45 minutes
RosemaryBergamotLemonMandarin Orange
Heart2 to 3 hours
LavenderTonka BeanOrris RootBasilJasmineEthylvanillin
Base3 to 5 hours
VanillaLeatherSpicesBenzoinSandalwoodAmberBrazilian Rosewood
InformationalShared notesLavender, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Jicky, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring88
Summer46
Fall100
Winter50
Day100
Night–
Spring95
Summer67
Fall100
Winter66
Day100
Night46
Category winnerJickyMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men100
Unisex0
Women0
Men8
Unisex61
Women32
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,272

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#2,506

PerfumerAime Guerlain

Launched—

Reviews203

Category winnerJickyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

JF9 Red is an aromatic fougere that leans into sharp herbal notes and woodsy undertones. It opens with a bright splash of lavender and mandarin orange before grounding itself in sage and basil. This scent offers a classic, masculine profile suited for casual daily wear, particularly during the crisp transitions of spr…

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Jicky by Guerlain presents a brisk, herbal opening of rosemary, lemon, and bergamot that quickly greets the senses. Rather than staying a simple, clean cologne, the scent introduces a core of dry lavender and powdery orris root, paired against sweet tonka bean and ethylvanillin. As the top freshness settles, a darker …

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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 Red or Jicky?

Jicky takes 6 of 7 categories. JF9 Red is rated 3.42/5 from 40 votes; Jicky is rated 4.15/5 from 2,764 votes. Choose JF9 Red for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Jicky for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, JF9 Red or Jicky?

Jicky lasts longest (Jicky 62/100, JF9 Red 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, JF9 Red or Jicky?

Jicky projects furthest (Jicky 58/100, JF9 Red 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do JF9 Red and Jicky smell similar?

Closely related: a 64% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Lavender, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Jasmine.

Is JF9 Red or Jicky better for summer or winter?

For summer, Jicky is the stronger pick. For winter, Jicky is the stronger pick. JF9 Red suits daytime wear; Jicky suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in JF9 Red and Jicky?

JF9 Red has top notes of Lavender, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Herbal Notes, heart notes of Jasmine, Orange Blossom, Sage and Geranium, a base of Brazilian Rosewood, Amber, Sandalowood and Vetiver. Jicky has top notes of Rosemary, Bergamot, Lemon and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Lavender, Tonka Bean, Orris Root and Basil, a base of Vanilla, Leather, Spices and Benzoin.

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