Question 1

What's the difference between JF and No 89?

Accepted Answer

JF is a masculine fragrance (marketed to men, though wearable by all) from Floris (1992) dominated by Citrus accords. No 89 is a masculine fragrance (marketed to men, though wearable by all) from Floris (1951) leaning on Citrus accords. They share 4 accords: Citrus, Aromatic, Woody, Fresh Spicy.

Question 2

Which is better, JF or No 89?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, JF scores 4.01/5 vs No 89 at 4.09/5. On r/fragrance, JF sits at 6.5/10 (mixed) while No 89 is 7.5/10 (positive). JF's standout strength: Classic, traditional fragrance with gentlemanly character. No 89's standout strength: Classic, sophisticated, and gentlemanly fragrance. The "better" choice depends on what you value — longevity, projection, season fit, or signature character.

Question 3

Do JF and No 89 smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 5 notes and 4 accords, including Citrus, Aromatic, Woody, Fresh Spicy, Bergamot. JF: JF by Floris is recognized as a quality traditional fragrance with a classic profile, but has a notably citrus-forward character that doesn't appeal to all tastes. No 89: No.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, JF or No 89?

Accepted Answer

JF: Weak longevity (1-3 hours typical for Floris) Longevity varies by skin chemistry, concentration, and application method.

Question 5

Which season suits JF vs No 89?

Accepted Answer

JF scores highest for summer wear; No 89 scores highest for spring wear. JF leans daytime, No 89 leans daytime.

JF vs No 89

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (5)

Unique to JF (10)

Unique to No 89 (9)

Shared Accords (4)

Frequently asked questions

Community Sentiment Pulse — JF

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Community Sentiment Pulse — No 89

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Attribute	JF	No 89
Brand	Floris	Floris
Year	1992	1951
Rating	4.01	4.09
Concentration	—	—
Gender	masculine	masculine
Total Notes	15	14