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Lavanda vs JF9 Red

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

Updated 200 ratings analysed
Closely related
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Lavanda takes 4 of 7 categories.

  • Lavanda

    Choose it for a aromatic and lavender character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • JF9 Red

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

Lavanda4/7
JF9 Red3/7
Ratings & consensus
Lavanda
Community sentiment
Lavanda
Longevity
JF9 Red
Sillage & projection
JF9 Red
Value for money
JF9 Red
Versatility
Lavanda
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Lavanda

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
LavandaGranado
JF9 RedJAFRA
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.81/ 5 · 160 votes
Have 61%Had 12%Want 27%
3.42/ 5 · 40 votes
Have 64%Had 32%Want 4%
Category winnerLavandaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
32%Love
34%Like
20%Ok
10%Dislike
4%Hate

160 votes

8%Love
43%Like
35%Ok
15%Dislike
0%Hate

40 votes

Category winnerLavandaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity52
〰 Sillage39
♥ Love / hate70
⏱ Longevity53
〰 Sillage52
♥ Love / hate61
Category winners

LongevityJF9 Red

SillageJF9 Red

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value66
¤ Price value87
Category winnerJF9 RedBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
aromatic100%
lavender88%
woody77%
fresh spicy65%
musky53%
herbal42%
aromatic100%
woody92%
fresh spicy84%
white floral77%
citrus69%
lavender61%
Scent match57%Closely related · both aromatic, woody and lavender

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
RosemarySageMandarin Orange
Heart
LavenderPeonyRose
Base
CedarMuskAmber
Top
LavenderMandarin OrangeBergamotHerbal Notes
Heart
JasmineOrange BlossomSageGeraniumRosemaryBasil
Base
Brazilian RosewoodAmberSandalowoodVetiverOakmoss
InformationalShared notesRosemary, Sage, Mandarin Orange and Lavender. 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
Summer97
Fall69
Winter54
Day100
Night51
Spring88
Summer46
Fall100
Winter50
Day100
Night–
Category winnerLavandaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men13
Unisex74
Women13
Men100
Unisex0
Women0
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,716

PerfumerMarion Costero

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#31,734

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerLavandaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Marion Costero composed Lavanda for Granado in 2021 as a sharp, aromatic take on traditional lavender. The opening hits immediately with crushed rosemary, savory sage, and a brief flash of mandarin orange. Unlike soft bath cosmetics, the heart pairs photorealistic lavender with light peony and rose, keeping the floral…

Reviews →

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…

Reviews →
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, Lavanda or JF9 Red?

Lavanda takes 4 of 7 categories. Lavanda is rated 3.81/5 from 160 votes; JF9 Red is rated 3.42/5 from 40 votes. Choose Lavanda for a aromatic and lavender character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose JF9 Red for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Lavanda or JF9 Red?

They last about the same: JF9 Red 53/100, Lavanda 52/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Lavanda or JF9 Red?

JF9 Red projects furthest (JF9 Red 52/100, Lavanda 39/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Lavanda and JF9 Red smell similar?

Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and lavender accords. Common notes include Rosemary, Sage, Mandarin Orange and Lavender.

Is Lavanda or JF9 Red better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Lavanda and JF9 Red?

Lavanda has top notes of Rosemary, Sage and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Lavender, Peony and Rose, a base of Cedar, Musk and Amber. 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.

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