Fragrance comparison

Verde vs JF9 Blue

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 79 ratings analysed

4 wins

Verde

L'Erbolario

3.8643 votes

Rank #28,294 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

56%scent match

Closely related

JF9 Blue

JAFRA

3.9736 votes

Rank #27,345 AromaticCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Verde takes 4 of 7 categories.

Verde
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
JF9 Blue
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Verde4/7

JF9 Blue3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

VerdeL'Erbolario

JF9 BlueJAFRA

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.86/ 5 · 43 votes

Have 25%Had 19%Want 56%

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

23%Love

58%Like

0%Ok

19%Dislike

0%Hate

43 votes

28%Love

44%Like

25%Ok

3%Dislike

0%Hate

36 votes

Category winnerJF9 BlueMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityVerde

SillageVerde

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value84

Category winnerVerdeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh spicy88%

white floral77%

aromatic65%

green53%

woody42%

aromatic100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

warm spicy69%

amber61%

Scent match56%Closely related · both citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Lemon BlossomLimeRosemaryGrapefruitBergamot BlossomMandarin OrangePetitgrain Paraguay

Heart

GeraniumBlack PepperLily-of-the-ValleyArtemisiaPineapple

Base

CedarWhite MuskAmberLabdanumVanilla

Top

LimeLemonRosemaryCardamomGrapefruitFennel

Heart

Black PepperAppleCedarGeraniumVetiver

Base

PatchouliTonka BeanAmberLabdanumMuskMoss

InformationalShared notesLime, Rosemary, Grapefruit and Geranium. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer88

Fall71

Winter41

Day100

Night37

Spring90

Summer100

Fall62

Winter29

Day100

Night71

Category winnerVerdeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men44

Unisex44

Women11

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,294

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#27,345

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerJF9 BlueHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

L'Erbolario Verde opens with a sharp burst of lime, rosemary, and sour grapefruit before settling into a crisp herbal body. Bitter artemisia and spicy black pepper dominate the heart, anchored by dry cedar and labdanum. It smells like crushed garden stems and traditional Italian soap, perfect for warm spring mornings …

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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, Verde or JF9 Blue?

Verde takes 4 of 7 categories. Verde is rated 3.86/5 from 43 votes; JF9 Blue is rated 3.97/5 from 36 votes. Choose Verde for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose JF9 Blue for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Verde or JF9 Blue?

Verde lasts longest (Verde 66/100, JF9 Blue 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Verde or JF9 Blue?

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

Do Verde and JF9 Blue smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Lime, Rosemary, Grapefruit and Geranium.

Is Verde or JF9 Blue better for summer or winter?

For summer, JF9 Blue is the stronger pick. For winter, Verde is the stronger pick. Verde suits daytime wear; JF9 Blue suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Verde and JF9 Blue?

Verde has top notes of Lemon Blossom, Lime, Rosemary and Grapefruit, heart notes of Geranium, Black Pepper, Lily-of-the-Valley and Artemisia, a base of Cedar, White Musk, Amber and Labdanum. 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.