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JF9 Red vs Le Pamplemousse

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

Updated 173 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

JF9 Red takes 4 of 7 categories.

  • JF9 Red

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

  • Le Pamplemousse

    Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

JF9 Red4/7
Le Pamplemousse3/7
Ratings & consensus
Le Pamplemousse
Community sentiment
Le Pamplemousse
Longevity
Le Pamplemousse
Sillage & projection
JF9 Red
Value for money
JF9 Red
Versatility
JF9 Red
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
JF9 Red

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
JF9 RedJAFRA
Le PamplemousseMiller Harris
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.42/ 5 · 40 votes
Have 64%Had 32%Want 4%
4.05/ 5 · 133 votes
Have 45%Had 12%Want 43%
Category winnerLe PamplemousseRating 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

36%Love
44%Like
10%Ok
10%Dislike
1%Hate

133 votes

Category winnerLe PamplemousseMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity53
〰 Sillage52
♥ Love / hate61
⏱ Longevity55
〰 Sillage47
♥ Love / hate76
Category winners

LongevityLe Pamplemousse

SillageJF9 Red

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value87
¤ Price value39
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%
woody90%
earthy80%
citrus70%
mossy60%
fresh spicy50%
Scent match54%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and citrus

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
Top
GrapefruitRhubarbMelon
Heart
RosemarySageOrange Blossom
Base
OakmossVetiverCedar
InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Sage, Rosemary and Vetiver. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring88
Summer46
Fall100
Winter50
Day100
Night–
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter7
Day–
Night–
Category winnerJF9 RedMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men100
Unisex0
Women0
Men33
Unisex59
Women7
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#31,681

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#33,473

PerfumerLyn Harris

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerJF9 RedHigher 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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Le Pamplemousse opens with a sharp, photorealistic blast of bitter grapefruit peel coupled with the green, tart crunch of rhubarb. Instead of fading into a simple citrus water, it reveals a dry, vegetal quality on the skin as the top notes settle. Sage and rosemary pull the scent toward a savory, wild garden feel, whi…

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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 Le Pamplemousse?

JF9 Red takes 4 of 7 categories. JF9 Red is rated 3.42/5 from 40 votes; Le Pamplemousse is rated 4.05/5 from 133 votes. Choose JF9 Red for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Le Pamplemousse for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, JF9 Red or Le Pamplemousse?

They last about the same: Le Pamplemousse 55/100, JF9 Red 53/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, JF9 Red or Le Pamplemousse?

JF9 Red projects furthest (JF9 Red 52/100, Le Pamplemousse 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do JF9 Red and Le Pamplemousse smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Sage, Rosemary and Vetiver.

Is JF9 Red or Le Pamplemousse better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in JF9 Red and Le Pamplemousse?

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. Le Pamplemousse has top notes of Grapefruit, Rhubarb and Melon, heart notes of Rosemary, Sage and Orange Blossom, a base of Oakmoss, Vetiver and Cedar.

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