Background vs Raspberry Oud
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
55%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Raspberry Oud takes 3 of 4 categories.
BackgroundChoose it for a anis and vanilla character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Raspberry OudChoose it for a warm spicy and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Background1/4
Raspberry Oud3/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Raspberry Oud
- Sillage & projection
- Raspberry Oud
- Value for money
- Raspberry Oud
- 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 SanderRaspberry OudToni CabalWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.52/ 5 · 181 votes
Have 30%Had 25%Want 45%
4.50/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 34%Had 9%Want 57%
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
50%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
2 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityRaspberry Oud
SillageRaspberry Oud
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerRaspberry OudBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothanis100%
vanilla92%
amber84%
warm spicy77%
aromatic69%
sweet61%
warm spicy100%
vanilla92%
amber84%
fruity77%
sweet69%
cinnamon61%
Scent match55%Closely related · both vanilla, warm spicy and amber
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
Raspberry
Heart
Laotian OudCinnamonJasmineRose
Base
BenzoinMadagascar VanillaMuskVelvet
InformationalShared notesRaspberry, Cinnamon, Jasmine and Rose. 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–
Spring50
Summer50
Fall100
Winter100
Day50
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#50,986
PerfumerToni Cabal
Launched—
Reviews0
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 →Toni Cabal's Raspberry Oud opens with a distinct burst of ripe raspberry, avoiding the typical syrupy sweetness of berry notes. It quickly transitions into a dry, resinous blend where Laotian oud and benzoin create a warm, slightly medicinal backdrop. The fragrance sits comfortably in cold weather, making it an excell…
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 Raspberry Oud?
Raspberry Oud takes 3 of 4 categories. Background is rated 4.52/5 from 181 votes; Raspberry Oud is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Background for a anis and vanilla character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Raspberry Oud for a warm spicy and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Background or Raspberry Oud?
Raspberry Oud lasts longest (Raspberry Oud 92/100, Background 77/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Background or Raspberry Oud?
Raspberry Oud projects furthest (Raspberry Oud 90/100, Background 68/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Background and Raspberry Oud smell similar?
Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share vanilla, warm spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Raspberry, Cinnamon, Jasmine and Rose.
Is Background or Raspberry Oud better for summer or winter?
Raspberry Oud suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Background and Raspberry Oud?
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. Raspberry Oud has top notes of Raspberry, heart notes of Laotian Oud, Cinnamon, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Benzoin, Madagascar Vanilla, Musk and Velvet.
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