Fragrance comparison

Urban vs JF9 Black

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 54 ratings analysed

Urban

Everlast

2.502 votes

Rank #65,499 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

JF9 Black

JAFRA

3.7952 votes

Rank #24,929 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

JF9 Black takes 2 of 3 categories.

Urban
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
JF9 Black
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Urban1/3

JF9 Black2/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: JF9 Black
Sillage & projection: Urban
Value for money: Not scored
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

UrbanEverlast

JF9 BlackJAFRA

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 30%Had 40%Want 30%

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

0%Like

50%Ok

50%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · 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

⏱ Longevity33

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate38

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage41

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityJF9 Black

SillageUrban

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value86

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

fruity77%

citrus69%

lavender61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

vanilla84%

warm spicy77%

citrus69%

powdery61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Red AppleMandarin OrangeGrapefruitBasil

Heart1.5-2.5 hrs

LavenderGeraniumGalbanumRosemary

Base3-5 hrs

CedarSandalwoodMusk

Top

TamarindLavenderItalian LemonGrapefruitTarragonMandarin OrangeGalbanum

Heart

CedarPatchouliCorianderJasmineGeraniumLily-of-the-Valley

Base

VanillaSandalwoodTonka BeanVetiverMuskAmber

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Grapefruit, Lavender and Geranium. Durations are only published for Urban, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night29

Spring50

Summer16

Fall100

Winter91

Day53

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Casual 49%Work 31%Date 11%Party 8%

Men98

Unisex2

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#65,499

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#24,929

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerJF9 BlackHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Everlast Urban delivers an immediate kick of crisp red apple and tart grapefruit backed by sharp sweet basil. It is light, sporty, and uncomplicated. A quick burst of alcohol clears in two minutes, letting fresh aromatic lavender and bitter galbanum take over. Clean cedar and white musk form the quiet base. You get a …

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, Urban or JF9 Black?

JF9 Black takes 2 of 3 categories. Urban is rated 2.50/5 from 2 votes; JF9 Black is rated 3.79/5 from 52 votes. Choose Urban for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose JF9 Black for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Urban or JF9 Black?

JF9 Black lasts longest (JF9 Black 51/100, Urban 33/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Urban or JF9 Black?

Urban projects furthest (Urban 44/100, JF9 Black 41/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Urban and JF9 Black smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Grapefruit, Lavender and Geranium.

Is Urban or JF9 Black better for summer or winter?

Urban suits daytime wear; JF9 Black suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Urban and JF9 Black?

Urban has top notes of Red Apple, Mandarin Orange, Grapefruit and Basil, heart notes of Lavender, Geranium, Galbanum and Rosemary, a base of Cedar, Sandalwood and Musk. 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.