Fragrance comparison

JF9 Red vs Zeus

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 40 ratings analysed

1 wins

JF9 Red

JAFRA

3.4240 votes

Rank #31,660 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

16%scent match

Clearly different

Zeus

Mykonos

—0 votes

Rank #76,974 LeatherMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

JF9 Red takes 1 of 1 categories.

JF9 Red
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Zeus
Choose it for a leather and musky character.

JF9 Red1/1

Zeus0/1

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 Red

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

JF9 RedJAFRA

ZeusMykonos

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.42/ 5 · 40 votes

Have 64%Had 32%Want 4%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate61

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value87

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

white floral77%

citrus69%

lavender61%

leather100%

musky86%

soft spicy72%

herbal58%

aromatic44%

powdery30%

Scent match16%Clearly different · both aromatic

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

CucumberMelonMandarin Orange

Heart

SageBasilGeranium

Base

SuedeMuskWoody Notes

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Sage, Geranium and Basil. 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–

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#31,660

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#76,974

PerfumerNot listed

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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Zeus by Mykonos opens with a watery mix of cucumber, melon and mandarin, then turns greener and more aromatic through sage, basil and geranium. As it settles, the scent reads musky, lightly powdery and suede-soft rather than heavy leather. It looks best suited to someone who likes fresh scents with a dry herbal edge …

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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.

Do JF9 Red and Zeus smell similar?

Clearly different: a 16% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Sage, Geranium and Basil.

Is JF9 Red or Zeus better for summer or winter?

JF9 Red suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in JF9 Red and Zeus?

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. Zeus has top notes of Cucumber, Melon and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Sage, Basil and Geranium, a base of Suede, Musk and Woody Notes.