Fragrance comparison

Legend Round 3 EDP vs JF9 Black

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

Updated 25 Oct 2026 53 ratings analysed

Legend Round 3 EDP

Muhammad Ali

4.001 votes

Rank #54,238 LavenderAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

JF9 Black

JAFRA

3.7952 votes

Rank #26,092 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

Legend Round 3 EDP
Choose it for a lavender and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
JF9 Black
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Legend Round 3 EDP2/4

JF9 Black2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Legend Round 3 EDP
Sillage & projection: Legend Round 3 EDP
Value for money: JF9 Black
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: JF9 Black

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Legend Round 3 EDPMuhammad Ali

JF9 BlackJAFRA

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 31%Had 19%Want 50%

3.79/ 5 · 52 votes

Have 64%Had 29%Want 8%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

19%Love

50%Like

23%Ok

6%Dislike

2%Hate

52 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage41

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityLegend Round 3 EDP

SillageLegend Round 3 EDP

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value86

Category winnerJF9 BlackBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

lavender100%

aromatic92%

vanilla84%

citrus77%

fresh spicy69%

soft spicy61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

vanilla84%

warm spicy77%

citrus69%

powdery61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both aromatic, vanilla and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

LavenderVanillaBergamotPink PepperRoseMandarin OrangeCorianderPatchouliTonka BeanCedarVetiver

No top / heart / base split published

Top

TamarindLavenderItalian LemonGrapefruitTarragonMandarin OrangeGalbanum

Heart

CedarPatchouliCorianderJasmineGeraniumLily-of-the-Valley

Base

VanillaSandalwoodTonka BeanVetiverMuskAmber

InformationalShared notesLavender, Vanilla, Mandarin Orange and Coriander. Durations are only published for Legend Round 3 EDP, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night64

Spring50

Summer16

Fall100

Winter91

Day53

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex0

Women33

Casual 38%Work 31%Date 17%Party 14%

Men98

Unisex2

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#54,238

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#26,092

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerJF9 BlackHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Muhammad Ali Legend Round 3 EDP hits the skin with an energetic, barber-fresh snap. A brisk surge of tart bergamot and crushed pink pepper opens the spray, immediately followed by clean, soapy French lavender. Give it five minutes. Once the sharp alcohol burn evaporates, warm vanilla and tonka bean rise from the base …

Reviews →

JF9 Black by JAFRA is an Oriental Woody scent for men launched in 2012. It opens with a bright blend of tamarind, lavender, and lemon, followed by a woody heart of cedar and patchouli. The dry-down warms the skin with vanilla, tonka bean, and sandalwood, creating a versatile profile suitable for everyday office wear o…

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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, Legend Round 3 EDP or JF9 Black?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Legend Round 3 EDP is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes; JF9 Black is rated 3.79/5 from 52 votes. Choose Legend Round 3 EDP for a lavender and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose JF9 Black for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Legend Round 3 EDP or JF9 Black?

Legend Round 3 EDP lasts longest (Legend Round 3 EDP 80/100, JF9 Black 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Legend Round 3 EDP or JF9 Black?

Legend Round 3 EDP projects furthest (Legend Round 3 EDP 75/100, JF9 Black 41/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Legend Round 3 EDP and JF9 Black smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, vanilla and citrus accords. Common notes include Lavender, Vanilla, Mandarin Orange and Coriander.

Is Legend Round 3 EDP or JF9 Black better for summer or winter?

Legend Round 3 EDP suits daytime wear; JF9 Black suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Legend Round 3 EDP and JF9 Black?

Legend Round 3 EDP features Lavender, Vanilla, Bergamot, Pink Pepper and Rose. JF9 Black has top notes of Tamarind, Lavender, Italian Lemon and Grapefruit, heart notes of Cedar, Patchouli, Coriander and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla, Sandalwood, Tonka Bean and Vetiver.