Background vs Odd Rush
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
54%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Odd Rush takes 3 of 4 categories.
BackgroundChoose it for a anis and vanilla character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Odd RushChoose it for a fruity and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Background1/4
Odd Rush3/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Odd Rush
- Sillage & projection
- Odd Rush
- Value for money
- Odd Rush
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Background
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
BackgroundJil SanderOdd RushSignature FragrancesWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.52/ 5 · 181 votes
Have 30%Had 25%Want 45%
3.75/ 5 · 8 votes
Have 0%Had 5%Want 95%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate61%Love
33%Like
2%Ok
4%Dislike
0%Hate
181 votes
50%Love
13%Like
0%Ok
38%Dislike
0%Hate
8 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityOdd Rush
SillageOdd Rush
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerOdd RushBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothanis100%
vanilla92%
amber84%
warm spicy77%
aromatic69%
sweet61%
fruity100%
warm spicy92%
amber84%
sweet77%
vanilla69%
white floral61%
Scent match54%Some overlap · both warm spicy, amber and vanilla
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
AniseRaspberryTarragonLavenderBergamotLemon
Heart
CinnamonCarnationJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyHeliotropeRose
Base
BenzoinVanillaCedarTonka BeanAmberSandalwoodMusk
Top
MangoPeachApricotBlack CurrantRaspberryBergamotCoconut
Heart
CinnamonCarnationJasmineMandarin OrangeGeraniumLily-of-the-Valley
Base
BenzoinMuskAmberTonka BeanPatchouliVanilla
InformationalShared notesRaspberry, Bergamot, Cinnamon and Carnation. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring92
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring75
Summer50
Fall100
Winter50
Day100
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#4,595
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews16
Overall rank#45,683
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews4
Category winnerBackgroundHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotBackground by Jil Sander is a distinctive oriental fougere that opens with a brisk combination of sweet anise, tart raspberry, and herbal lavender. As the initial freshness settles on the skin, a warm core of cinnamon, carnation, and powdery heliotrope emerges, adding a cozy spicy sweetness. The base grounds the fragr…
Reviews →Odd Rush opens like a bright fruit basket, led by mango, peach and apricot, then turns softer with light florals, cinnamon and a warm vanilla amber base. It reads sweeter than fresh, but not syrupy. If you like fruity florals with a spiced, musky finish, this is an easy one to sample. The overall feel is playful, smoo…
Reviews →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, Background or Odd Rush?
Odd Rush takes 3 of 4 categories. Background is rated 4.52/5 from 181 votes; Odd Rush is rated 3.75/5 from 8 votes. Choose Background for a anis and vanilla character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Odd Rush for a fruity and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, Background or Odd Rush?
Odd Rush lasts longest (Odd Rush 100/100, Background 77/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Background or Odd Rush?
Projection is very close: Odd Rush 69/100, Background 68/100 for sillage.
Do Background and Odd Rush smell similar?
Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, amber and vanilla accords. Common notes include Raspberry, Bergamot, Cinnamon and Carnation.
Is Background or Odd Rush better for summer or winter?
Odd Rush suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Background and Odd Rush?
Background has top notes of Anise, Raspberry, Tarragon and Lavender, heart notes of Cinnamon, Carnation, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Benzoin, Vanilla, Cedar and Tonka Bean. Odd Rush has top notes of Mango, Peach, Apricot and Black Currant, heart notes of Cinnamon, Carnation, Jasmine and Mandarin Orange, a base of Benzoin, Musk, Amber and Tonka Bean.
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