Fragrance comparison

Leggenda vs JF9 Red

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 46 ratings analysed

Leggenda

G-Nose Perfumes

2.836 votes

Rank #66,964 CitrusEarthy

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

JF9 Red

JAFRA

3.4240 votes

Rank #28,861 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

JF9 Red takes 3 of 4 categories.

Leggenda
Choose it for a citrus and earthy character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
JF9 Red
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Leggenda1/4

JF9 Red3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

LeggendaG-Nose Perfumes

JF9 RedJAFRA

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.83/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 25%Had 25%Want 50%

3.42/ 5 · 40 votes

Have 64%Had 32%Want 4%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

33%Like

17%Ok

50%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

8%Love

43%Like

35%Ok

15%Dislike

0%Hate

40 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate46

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate61

Category winners

LongevityLeggenda

SillageJF9 Red

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value87

Category winnerJF9 RedBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

earthy90%

woody80%

aromatic70%

mossy60%

oud50%

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

white floral77%

citrus69%

lavender61%

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

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Mandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

VetiverAgarwood (Oud)

Base6-8 hrs

OakmossAmber

Top

LavenderMandarin OrangeBergamotHerbal Notes

Heart

JasmineOrange BlossomSageGeraniumRosemaryBasil

Base

Brazilian RosewoodAmberSandalowoodVetiverOakmoss

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Bergamot, Vetiver and Oakmoss. Durations are only published for Leggenda, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night75

Spring88

Summer46

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex67

Women0

Casual 42%Work 27%Date 19%Party 12%

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#66,964

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#28,861

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerJF9 RedHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Leggenda by G-Nose Perfumes opens with an aggressive slash of sour bergamot and juicy mandarin orange. You get a sharp, five-minute blast of alcohol before the citrus oils find their footing. From there, the scent takes a dark turn. Earthy vetiver and medicinal agarwood push forward quickly, clashing with the bright f…

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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…

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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, Leggenda or JF9 Red?

JF9 Red takes 3 of 4 categories. Leggenda is rated 2.83/5 from 6 votes; JF9 Red is rated 3.42/5 from 40 votes. Choose Leggenda for a citrus and earthy character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose JF9 Red for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Leggenda or JF9 Red?

Leggenda lasts longest (Leggenda 67/100, JF9 Red 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Leggenda or JF9 Red?

Projection is very close: JF9 Red 52/100, Leggenda 50/100 for sillage.

Do Leggenda and JF9 Red smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Vetiver and Oakmoss.

Is Leggenda or JF9 Red better for summer or winter?

Leggenda suits daytime wear; JF9 Red suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Leggenda and JF9 Red?

Leggenda has top notes of Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Vetiver and Agarwood (Oud), a base of Oakmoss 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.