Fragrance comparison

Background vs RDLC for Men

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 204 ratings analysed

4 wins

Background

Jil Sander

4.52181 votes

Rank #4,216 AnisVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

27%scent match

Clearly different

RDLC for Men

Lee Cooper Originals

4.0023 votes

Rank #22,295 FruityMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Background takes 4 of 5 categories.

Background
Choose it for a anis and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
RDLC for Men
Choose it for a fruity and musky character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Background4/5

RDLC for Men1/5

Ratings & consensus: Background
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Background
Sillage & projection: Background
Value for money: RDLC for Men
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 Sander

RDLC for MenLee Cooper Originals

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.52/ 5 · 181 votes

Have 30%Had 25%Want 45%

4.00/ 5 · 23 votes

Have 47%Had 17%Want 36%

Category winnerBackgroundRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

61%Love

33%Like

2%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

181 votes

26%Love

61%Like

0%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

23 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityBackground

SillageBackground

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value54

¤ Price value75

Category winnerRDLC for MenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

anis100%

vanilla92%

amber84%

warm spicy77%

aromatic69%

sweet61%

fruity100%

musky92%

cinnamon84%

warm spicy77%

amber69%

powdery61%

Scent match27%Clearly different · both warm spicy and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AniseRaspberryTarragonLavenderBergamotLemon

Heart

CinnamonCarnationJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyHeliotropeRose

Base

BenzoinVanillaCedarTonka BeanAmberSandalwoodMusk

Top15-30 mins

Red AppleBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

CinnamonAnise

Base5-7 hrs

MuskAmberWoodsy Notes

InformationalShared notesAnise, Bergamot, Cinnamon and Amber. Durations are only published for RDLC for Men, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring92

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring50

Summer25

Fall100

Winter67

Day64

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men75

Unisex22

Women3

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Party 38%Casual 30%Date 22%Work 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,216

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews16

Overall rank#22,295

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerBackgroundHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Background 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…

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RDLC for Men by Lee Cooper Originals delivers an energetic, sweet blast designed for cold evenings and lively nights out. The initial spray hits hard with crisp red apple and bright bergamot before settling into a warm, spicy heart of ground cinnamon and cool star anise. It is unapologetically bold. You get a solid do…

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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, Background or RDLC for Men?

Background takes 4 of 5 categories. Background is rated 4.52/5 from 181 votes; RDLC for Men is rated 4.00/5 from 23 votes. Choose Background for a anis and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose RDLC for Men for a fruity and musky character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Background or RDLC for Men?

Background lasts longest (Background 77/100, RDLC for Men 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Background or RDLC for Men?

Background projects furthest (Background 68/100, RDLC for Men 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Background and RDLC for Men smell similar?

Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Anise, Bergamot, Cinnamon and Amber.

Is Background or RDLC for Men better for summer or winter?

RDLC for Men suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Background and RDLC for Men?

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. RDLC for Men has top notes of Red Apple and Bergamot, heart notes of Cinnamon and Anise, a base of Musk, Amber and Woodsy Notes.