Fragrance comparison

The Man vs JF9 Blue

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 49 ratings analysed

The Man

Parfums Marco Serussi

3.7713 votes

Rank #63,078 AmberCitrus

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61%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

JF9 Blue

JAFRA

3.9736 votes

Rank #26,794 AromaticCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

JF9 Blue takes 3 of 5 categories.

The Man
Choose it for a amber and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
JF9 Blue
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

The Man2/5

JF9 Blue3/5

Ratings & consensus: JF9 Blue
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: The Man
Sillage & projection: The Man
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

The ManParfums Marco Serussi

JF9 BlueJAFRA

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.77/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 65%Had 15%Want 20%

3.97/ 5 · 36 votes

Have 69%Had 30%Want 2%

Category winnerJF9 BlueRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

31%Love

38%Like

8%Ok

23%Dislike

0%Hate

13 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

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityThe Man

SillageThe Man

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value80

¤ Price value84

Category winnerJF9 BlueBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

citrus92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

patchouli69%

vanilla61%

aromatic100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

warm spicy69%

amber61%

Scent match61%Closely related · both citrus, aromatic and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top1 to 2 hours

GrapefruitLemon

Heart3 to 5 hours

Tonka BeanBalsam FirVetiver

Base6 to 8 hours

AmberPatchouliLabdanumMusk

Top

LimeLemonRosemaryCardamomGrapefruitFennel

Heart

Black PepperAppleCedarGeraniumVetiver

Base

PatchouliTonka BeanAmberLabdanumMuskMoss

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Lemon, Tonka Bean and Vetiver. Durations are only published for The Man, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer22

Fall78

Winter33

Day100

Night71

Spring90

Summer100

Fall62

Winter29

Day100

Night71

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#63,078

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#26,794

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerJF9 BlueHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

The Man by Parfums Marco Serussi is a citrus aromatic fragrance designed for daily male wear. It opens with a sharp burst of lemon and bitter grapefruit that wakes up the senses. As the bright citrus initial punch settles, the scent moves into an earthy, resinous heart of balsam fir, vetiver, and sweet tonka bean. The…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, The Man or JF9 Blue?

JF9 Blue takes 3 of 5 categories. The Man is rated 3.77/5 from 13 votes; JF9 Blue is rated 3.97/5 from 36 votes. Choose The Man for a amber and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose JF9 Blue for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, The Man or JF9 Blue?

The Man lasts longest (The Man 70/100, JF9 Blue 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, The Man or JF9 Blue?

The Man projects furthest (The Man 63/100, JF9 Blue 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do The Man and JF9 Blue smell similar?

Closely related: a 61% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and amber accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Lemon, Tonka Bean and Vetiver.

Is The Man or JF9 Blue better for summer or winter?

The Man suits daytime wear; JF9 Blue suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in The Man and JF9 Blue?

The Man has top notes of Grapefruit and Lemon, heart notes of Tonka Bean, Balsam Fir and Vetiver, a base of Amber, Patchouli, Labdanum 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.