Fragrance comparison

Amber Molecule vs Jil Sander Woman III

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

Updated 26 Oct 2026 233 ratings analysed

Amber Molecule

The Perfumer's Story by Azzi

3.6822 votes

Rank #52,964 PowderyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

17%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Jil Sander Woman III

Jil Sander

4.18211 votes

Rank #4,443 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Jil Sander Woman III takes 5 of 5 categories.

Amber Molecule
Choose it for a powdery and amber character. Best in winter, evening wear.
Jil Sander Woman III
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Amber Molecule0/5

Jil Sander Woman III5/5

Ratings & consensus: Jil Sander Woman III
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Jil Sander Woman III
Sillage & projection: Jil Sander Woman III
Value for money: Jil Sander Woman III
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Jil Sander Woman III

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Amber MoleculeThe Perfumer's Story by Azzi

Jil Sander Woman IIIJil Sander

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.68/ 5 · 22 votes

Have 29%Had 5%Want 66%

4.18/ 5 · 211 votes

Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%

Category winnerJil Sander Woman IIIRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

32%Love

27%Like

18%Ok

23%Dislike

0%Hate

22 votes · too few to score

46%Love

39%Like

2%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

211 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityJil Sander Woman III

SillageJil Sander Woman III

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value59

¤ Price value60

Category winnerJil Sander Woman IIIBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

amber90%

iris80%

white floral70%

woody60%

musky50%

woody100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

warm spicy77%

earthy69%

floral61%

Scent match17%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AmberOrris RootLily-of-the-Valley

Heart

Rock roseTuberose

Base

Powdery NotesMuskSandalwoodVanilla

Top

AldehydesBay LeafPepperNutmegBrazilian RosewoodCorianderHiacynthBergamot

Heart

HoneyCarnationRoseOrris RootTuberoseGeraniumJasmineYlang-Ylang

Base

OakmossPatchouliBenzoinVetiverAmberCedarMuskSandalwood

InformationalShared notesAmber, Orris Root, Tuberose and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring89

Summer56

Fall67

Winter100

Day60

Night100

Spring64

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men10

Unisex50

Women40

Men0

Unisex67

Women33

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#52,964

PerfumerAzzi Glasser

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#4,443

PerfumerMichel Almairac

Launched—

Reviews26

Category winnerJil Sander Woman IIIHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Amber Molecule by The Perfumer's Story by Azzi offers a soft, skin-hugging warmth built around powdery amber and clean white florals. Designed by perfumer Azzi Glasser, this scent creates an intimate, comforting aura. It fits quiet autumn afternoons and cosy cashmere sweaters, appealing to those who appreciate delicat…

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Jil Sander Woman III opens with a crisp snap of aldehydes, herbal bay leaf, and crushed coriander seeds before settling into a grounded base of earthy oakmoss and Brazilian rosewood. Unlike sweet modern perfumes, this 1985 creation by Michel Almairac blends a sparkling soap-clean top with the aroma of freshly sharpene…

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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, Amber Molecule or Jil Sander Woman III?

Jil Sander Woman III takes 5 of 5 categories. Amber Molecule is rated 3.68/5 from 22 votes; Jil Sander Woman III is rated 4.18/5 from 211 votes. Choose Amber Molecule for a powdery and amber character. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Jil Sander Woman III for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Amber Molecule or Jil Sander Woman III?

Jil Sander Woman III lasts longest (Jil Sander Woman III 81/100, Amber Molecule 77/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Amber Molecule or Jil Sander Woman III?

Jil Sander Woman III projects furthest (Jil Sander Woman III 69/100, Amber Molecule 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Amber Molecule and Jil Sander Woman III smell similar?

Clearly different: a 17% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Amber, Orris Root, Tuberose and Musk.

Is Amber Molecule or Jil Sander Woman III better for summer or winter?

Amber Molecule suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Amber Molecule and Jil Sander Woman III?

Amber Molecule has top notes of Amber, Orris Root and Lily-of-the-Valley, heart notes of Rock rose and Tuberose, a base of Powdery Notes, Musk, Sandalwood and Vanilla. Jil Sander Woman III has top notes of Aldehydes, Bay Leaf, Pepper and Nutmeg, heart notes of Honey, Carnation, Rose and Orris Root, a base of Oakmoss, Patchouli, Benzoin and Vetiver.