Fragrance comparison

L'Ombre Fauve 8.1 vs JF9 Green

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 460 ratings analysed

6 wins

L'Ombre Fauve 8.1

Pierre Guillaume Paris

4.15430 votes

Rank #25,693 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

JF9 Green

JAFRA

3.4330 votes

Rank #29,133 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

L'Ombre Fauve 8.1 takes 6 of 7 categories.

L'Ombre Fauve 8.1
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.
JF9 Green
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

L'Ombre Fauve 8.16/7

JF9 Green1/7

Ratings & consensus: L'Ombre Fauve 8.1
Community sentiment: L'Ombre Fauve 8.1
Longevity: L'Ombre Fauve 8.1
Sillage & projection: L'Ombre Fauve 8.1
Value for money: JF9 Green
Versatility: L'Ombre Fauve 8.1
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: L'Ombre Fauve 8.1

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

L'Ombre Fauve 8.1Pierre Guillaume Paris

JF9 GreenJAFRA

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.15/ 5 · 430 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

3.43/ 5 · 30 votes

Have 44%Had 48%Want 8%

Category winnerL'Ombre Fauve 8.1Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

49%Love

34%Like

3%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

430 votes

20%Love

47%Like

7%Ok

10%Dislike

17%Hate

30 votes

Category winnerL'Ombre Fauve 8.1Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate61

Category winners

LongevityL'Ombre Fauve 8.1

SillageL'Ombre Fauve 8.1

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value41

¤ Price value86

Category winnerJF9 GreenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

patchouli84%

musky77%

warm spicy69%

powdery61%

citrus100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

amber69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both woody, amber and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

AmberPatchouliMuskIncenseWoodsy Notes

No top / heart / base split published

Top

LemonBergamotOrange

Heart

Spicy NotesWormwoodRosemaryJasmineOrange BlossomSage

Base

Woodsy NotesPatchouliMossSandalowoodIncenseMuskAmberTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesAmber, Patchouli, Musk and Incense. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring26

Summer15

Fall100

Winter96

Day100

Night–

Spring100

Summer32

Fall68

Winter32

Day100

Night44

Category winnerL'Ombre Fauve 8.1Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men25

Unisex61

Women14

Men95

Unisex0

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,693

PerfumerPierre Guillaume

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#29,133

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerL'Ombre Fauve 8.1Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

L'Ombre Fauve 8.1 by Pierre Guillaume Paris centers on a heavy, animalic musk profile. It pairs resinous amber with patchouli to create a dense, warm layer on the skin. Ideal for cold autumn evenings, this scent skips clean, soapy trends in favor of a thick, furry texture that feels deeply personal and slightly wild.

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JF9 Green by JAFRA is an aromatic fougere that lands with a sharp citrus opening before settling into a blend of wormwood and sage. Launched in 2012, this scent targets men looking for a daily driver in warmer, spring-time weather. Its profile relies on traditional woodsy and mossy base notes that ground the initial 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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, L'Ombre Fauve 8.1 or JF9 Green?

L'Ombre Fauve 8.1 takes 6 of 7 categories. L'Ombre Fauve 8.1 is rated 4.15/5 from 430 votes; JF9 Green is rated 3.43/5 from 30 votes. Choose L'Ombre Fauve 8.1 for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose JF9 Green for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, L'Ombre Fauve 8.1 or JF9 Green?

L'Ombre Fauve 8.1 lasts longest (L'Ombre Fauve 8.1 73/100, JF9 Green 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, L'Ombre Fauve 8.1 or JF9 Green?

L'Ombre Fauve 8.1 projects furthest (L'Ombre Fauve 8.1 61/100, JF9 Green 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do L'Ombre Fauve 8.1 and JF9 Green smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Amber, Patchouli, Musk and Incense.

Is L'Ombre Fauve 8.1 or JF9 Green better for summer or winter?

For summer, JF9 Green is the stronger pick. For winter, L'Ombre Fauve 8.1 is the stronger pick. L'Ombre Fauve 8.1 suits daytime wear; JF9 Green suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in L'Ombre Fauve 8.1 and JF9 Green?

L'Ombre Fauve 8.1 features Amber, Patchouli, Musk, Incense and Woodsy Notes. JF9 Green has top notes of Lemon, Bergamot and Orange, heart notes of Spicy Notes, Wormwood, Rosemary and Jasmine, a base of Woodsy Notes, Patchouli, Moss and Sandalowood.