Le Pamplemousse vs JF9 Red
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
54%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
JF9 Red takes 4 of 7 categories.
Le PamplemousseChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
JF9 RedChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Le Pamplemousse3/7
JF9 Red4/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Le Pamplemousse
- Community sentiment
- Le Pamplemousse
- Longevity
- Le Pamplemousse
- Sillage & projection
- JF9 Red
- Value for money
- JF9 Red
- Versatility
- JF9 Red
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- JF9 Red
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Le PamplemousseMiller HarrisJF9 RedJAFRAWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.05/ 5 · 133 votes
Have 45%Had 12%Want 43%
3.42/ 5 · 40 votes
Have 64%Had 32%Want 4%
Category winnerLe PamplemousseRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate36%Love
44%Like
10%Ok
10%Dislike
1%Hate
133 votes
8%Love
43%Like
35%Ok
15%Dislike
0%Hate
40 votes
Category winnerLe PamplemousseMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityLe Pamplemousse
SillageJF9 Red
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerJF9 RedBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
woody90%
earthy80%
citrus70%
mossy60%
fresh spicy50%
aromatic100%
woody92%
fresh spicy84%
white floral77%
citrus69%
lavender61%
Scent match54%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and citrus
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
GrapefruitRhubarbMelon
Heart
RosemarySageOrange Blossom
Base
OakmossVetiverCedar
Top
LavenderMandarin OrangeBergamotHerbal Notes
Heart
JasmineOrange BlossomSageGeraniumRosemaryBasil
Base
Brazilian RosewoodAmberSandalowoodVetiverOakmoss
InformationalShared notesRosemary, Sage, Orange Blossom 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 seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter7
Day–
Night–
Spring88
Summer46
Fall100
Winter50
Day100
Night–
Category winnerJF9 RedMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#33,473
PerfumerLyn Harris
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#31,660
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews2
Category winnerJF9 RedHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotLe Pamplemousse opens with a sharp, photorealistic blast of bitter grapefruit peel coupled with the green, tart crunch of rhubarb. Instead of fading into a simple citrus water, it reveals a dry, vegetal quality on the skin as the top notes settle. Sage and rosemary pull the scent toward a savory, wild garden feel, whi…
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, Le Pamplemousse or JF9 Red?
JF9 Red takes 4 of 7 categories. Le Pamplemousse is rated 4.05/5 from 133 votes; JF9 Red is rated 3.42/5 from 40 votes. Choose Le Pamplemousse for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose JF9 Red for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Le Pamplemousse or JF9 Red?
They last about the same: Le Pamplemousse 55/100, JF9 Red 53/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Le Pamplemousse or JF9 Red?
JF9 Red projects furthest (JF9 Red 52/100, Le Pamplemousse 47/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Le Pamplemousse and JF9 Red smell similar?
Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Rosemary, Sage, Orange Blossom and Oakmoss.
Is Le Pamplemousse or JF9 Red better for summer or winter?
For summer, JF9 Red is the stronger pick. For winter, JF9 Red is the stronger pick. JF9 Red suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Le Pamplemousse and JF9 Red?
Le Pamplemousse has top notes of Grapefruit, Rhubarb and Melon, heart notes of Rosemary, Sage and Orange Blossom, a base of Oakmoss, Vetiver and Cedar. 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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