Fragrance comparison

Juniper Java vs Run Of The River

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 48 ratings analysed

Juniper Java

Beach Geeza

3.4823 votes

Rank #24,728 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

62%scent match

Closely related

Run Of The River

Parterre

3.9225 votes

Rank #54,219 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2.

Juniper Java
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Run Of The River
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Juniper Java2/5

Run Of The River2/5

Ratings & consensus: Run Of The River
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Juniper Java
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Run Of The River
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Juniper Java

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Juniper JavaBeach Geeza

Run Of The RiverParterre

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.48/ 5 · 23 votes

Have 34%Had 11%Want 55%

3.92/ 5 · 25 votes

Have 17%Had 9%Want 74%

Category winnerRun Of The RiverRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

17%Love

39%Like

22%Ok

17%Dislike

4%Hate

23 votes · too few to score

44%Love

32%Like

8%Ok

4%Dislike

12%Hate

25 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate62

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityJuniper Java

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value39

¤ Price value41

Category winnerRun Of The RiverBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody90%

fresh spicy80%

citrus70%

earthy60%

green50%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy83%

citrus65%

green48%

woody30%

Scent match62%Closely related · both aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Citron

Heart

JuniperMateGreen Notes

Base

Java vetiver oilSandalwoodOakmoss

Top

MintBergamotViolet Leafelemi

Heart

LemonThymeJuniperOrange Blossom

Base

MateOakmossIncense

InformationalShared notesJuniper, Mate and Oakmoss. 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

Summer90

Fall90

Winter50

Day100

Night88

Spring78

Summer100

Fall22

Winter0

Day100

Night11

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men22

Unisex56

Women22

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,728

PerfumerRyan Hunts

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#54,219

PerfumerJacques Chabert

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerJuniper JavaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Juniper Java by Beach Geeza opens with a sharp burst of citron that feels immediate and bitter before settling into a dense thicket of crushed juniper berries, dry mate tea, and cut grass. The scent profile shifts quickly from a bright citrus citrus splash to a green, piney fougere that carries the earthy weight of Ja…

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Parterre Run Of The River opens with a sharp burst of crushed mint and tart bergamot. As the initial citrus fizz simmers down, herbal thyme and crushed violet leaf bring a crisp, leafy greenness to the foreground. A background of dry incense and earthy mate tea gives this English garden aromatic a surprisingly smoky, …

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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, Juniper Java or Run Of The River?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2. Juniper Java is rated 3.48/5 from 23 votes; Run Of The River is rated 3.92/5 from 25 votes. Choose Juniper Java for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Run Of The River for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Juniper Java or Run Of The River?

Juniper Java lasts longest (Juniper Java 68/100, Run Of The River 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Juniper Java or Run Of The River?

Projection is very close: Juniper Java 57/100, Run Of The River 57/100 for sillage.

Do Juniper Java and Run Of The River smell similar?

Closely related: a 62% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus accords. Common notes include Juniper, Mate and Oakmoss.

Is Juniper Java or Run Of The River better for summer or winter?

Juniper Java suits daytime wear; Run Of The River suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Juniper Java and Run Of The River?

Juniper Java has top notes of Citron, heart notes of Juniper, Mate and Green Notes, a base of Java vetiver oil, Sandalwood and Oakmoss. Run Of The River has top notes of Mint, Bergamot, Violet Leaf and elemi, heart notes of Lemon, Thyme, Juniper and Orange Blossom, a base of Mate, Oakmoss and Incense.