Fragrance comparison

Kari Original Blue vs JF9 Blue

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 36 ratings analysed

Kari Original Blue

kari

—0 votes

Rank #70,096 LavenderWoody

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51%scent match

Some overlap

JF9 Blue

JAFRA

3.9736 votes

Rank #27,360 AromaticCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Kari Original Blue
Choose it for a lavender and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.
JF9 Blue
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Kari Original Blue2/4

JF9 Blue2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Kari Original Blue
Sillage & projection: Kari Original Blue
Value for money: JF9 Blue
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: JF9 Blue

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Kari Original Bluekari

JF9 BlueJAFRA

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

—/ 5 · 0 votes

3.97/ 5 · 36 votes

Have 69%Had 30%Want 2%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

Not enough votes yet

28%Love

44%Like

25%Ok

3%Dislike

0%Hate

36 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hateN/A

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityKari Original Blue

SillageKari Original Blue

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value0

¤ Price value84

Category winnerJF9 BlueBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

lavender100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

amber77%

patchouli69%

citrus61%

aromatic100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

warm spicy69%

amber61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LavenderLimeCedarLemon

Heart

AmberRosePine

Base

PatchouliGrapefruit

Top

LimeLemonRosemaryCardamomGrapefruitFennel

Heart

Black PepperAppleCedarGeraniumVetiver

Base

PatchouliTonka BeanAmberLabdanumMuskMoss

InformationalShared notesLime, Cedar, Lemon and Amber. 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

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring90

Summer100

Fall62

Winter29

Day100

Night71

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#70,096

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#27,360

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerJF9 BlueHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Kari Original Blue by Kari brings a dry, herbal presence to the classic clean fragrance category. Opening with a sharp lemon and lime combination, the scent is quickly anchored by fresh lavender and the crisp, green scent of pine. Perfect for warm spring afternoons, it settles into a quiet patchouli base that wears cl…

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JF9 Blue by JAFRA is a crisp aromatic fougere that leans into citrus and fresh spice notes. Launched in 2012, it provides a clean, everyday profile suitable for spring and summer daytime wear. The scent features a lively opening of lime, lemon, and grapefruit, supported by rosemary and cardamom, making it a reliable c…

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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 lasts longer, Kari Original Blue or JF9 Blue?

Kari Original Blue lasts longest (Kari Original Blue 60/100, JF9 Blue 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Kari Original Blue or JF9 Blue?

Kari Original Blue projects furthest (Kari Original Blue 75/100, JF9 Blue 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Kari Original Blue and JF9 Blue smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Lime, Cedar, Lemon and Amber.

Is Kari Original Blue or JF9 Blue better for summer or winter?

Kari Original Blue suits day or night wear; JF9 Blue suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Kari Original Blue and JF9 Blue?

Kari Original Blue has top notes of Lavender, Lime, Cedar and Lemon, heart notes of Amber, Rose and Pine, a base of Patchouli and Grapefruit. JF9 Blue has top notes of Lime, Lemon, Rosemary and Cardamom, heart notes of Black Pepper, Apple, Cedar and Geranium, a base of Patchouli, Tonka Bean, Amber and Labdanum.