Fragrance comparison

Sillage X vs JF9 Blue

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 57 ratings analysed

3 wins

Sillage X

Manos Gerakinis

4.0521 votes

Rank #33,900 Warm SpicyWoody

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64%scent match

Closely related

JF9 Blue

JAFRA

3.9736 votes

Rank #25,610 AromaticCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sillage X takes 3 of 5 categories.

Sillage X
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
JF9 Blue
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Sillage X3/5

JF9 Blue2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Sillage XManos Gerakinis

JF9 BlueJAFRA

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.05/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 24%Had 3%Want 73%

3.97/ 5 · 36 votes

Have 69%Had 30%Want 2%

Category winnerSillage XRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

43%Love

29%Like

19%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

21 votes · too few to score

28%Love

44%Like

25%Ok

3%Dislike

0%Hate

36 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevitySillage X

SillageSillage X

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value54

¤ Price value84

Category winnerJF9 BlueBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

earthy77%

citrus69%

leather61%

aromatic100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

warm spicy69%

amber61%

Scent match64%Closely related · both aromatic, warm spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

CardamomMandarinBergamotLemonFennelBlack Pepper

Heart3-4 hrs

LeatherOrrisCedarVetiver

Base8-10 hrs

Tonka BeanPatchouliMossMuskAmber

Top

LimeLemonRosemaryCardamomGrapefruitFennel

Heart

Black PepperAppleCedarGeraniumVetiver

Base

PatchouliTonka BeanAmberLabdanumMuskMoss

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Lemon, Fennel and Black Pepper. Durations are only published for Sillage X, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring75

Summer38

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night92

Spring90

Summer100

Fall62

Winter29

Day100

Night71

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

Work 32%Casual 30%Date 25%Party 14%

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#33,900

PerfumerVasiliki Psatha

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#25,610

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerJF9 BlueHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Sillage X by Manos Gerakinis delivers an immediate sparkle of tart lemon, bergamot, and crushed cardamom seeds. Within twenty minutes, the initial citrus bite softens into smooth suede, creamy orris, and dry cedarwood. It feels clean yet deeply grounded. You get an easy, confident aura that never chokes out a room. It…

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JF9 Blue by JAFRA is a crisp aromatic fougere that leans into citrus and fresh spice notes. Launched in 2012, it provides a clean, everyday profile suitable for spring and summer daytime wear. The scent features a lively opening of lime, lemon, and grapefruit, supported by rosemary and cardamom, making it a reliable 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, Sillage X or JF9 Blue?

Sillage X takes 3 of 5 categories. Sillage X is rated 4.05/5 from 21 votes; JF9 Blue is rated 3.97/5 from 36 votes. Choose Sillage X for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose JF9 Blue for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Sillage X or JF9 Blue?

Sillage X lasts longest (Sillage X 75/100, JF9 Blue 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Sillage X or JF9 Blue?

Sillage X projects furthest (Sillage X 71/100, JF9 Blue 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Sillage X and JF9 Blue smell similar?

Closely related: a 64% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Lemon, Fennel and Black Pepper.

Is Sillage X or JF9 Blue better for summer or winter?

Sillage X suits daytime wear; JF9 Blue suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Sillage X and JF9 Blue?

Sillage X has top notes of Cardamom, Mandarin, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Leather, Orris, Cedar and Vetiver, a base of Tonka Bean, Patchouli, Moss and Musk. JF9 Blue has top notes of Lime, Lemon, Rosemary and Cardamom, heart notes of Black Pepper, Apple, Cedar and Geranium, a base of Patchouli, Tonka Bean, Amber and Labdanum.