Fragrance comparison

Blast From the Past vs Jil Sander Man I (Man Pure)

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 157 ratings analysed

Blast From the Past

The Dua Brand

4.336 votes

Rank #34,170 AmberAromatic

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42%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Jil Sander Man I (Man Pure)

Jil Sander

4.56151 votes

Rank #2,627 WoodyAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Jil Sander Man I (Man Pure) takes 2 of 4 categories.

Blast From the Past
Choose it for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, evening wear.
Jil Sander Man I (Man Pure)
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Blast From the Past1/4

Jil Sander Man I (Man Pure)2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Blast From the Past
Sillage & projection: Jil Sander Man I (Man Pure)
Value for money: Tie
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Jil Sander Man I (Man Pure)

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Blast From the PastThe Dua Brand

Jil Sander Man I (Man Pure)Jil Sander

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.33/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 48%Had 7%Want 44%

4.56/ 5 · 151 votes

Have 37%Had 18%Want 45%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

68%Love

25%Like

5%Ok

2%Dislike

1%Hate

151 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate89

Category winners

LongevityBlast From the Past

SillageJil Sander Man I (Man Pure)

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value71

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

citrus77%

leather69%

mossy61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

warm spicy77%

leather69%

earthy61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and leather

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

French labdanumCastoreumOakmossJasmineMyrrhRoseAmalfi LemonClary SagePatchouliCorianderBergamotThyme

No top / heart / base split published

Top

BasilClary SageAmalfi LemonOregano

Heart

PatchouliCinnamonCarnationGeranium

Base

Castoreumoak mossWoodsy NotesNutmegFrench labdanumVirginia Cedar

InformationalShared notesFrench labdanum, Castoreum, Amalfi Lemon and Clary Sage. Durations are only published for Blast From the Past, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer33

Fall83

Winter83

Day56

Night100

Spring52

Summer28

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 35%Date 29%Party 20%Work 16%

Men96

Unisex4

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#34,170

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#2,627

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews20

Category winnerJil Sander Man I (Man Pure)Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Blast From the Past by The Dua Brand revives the brooding powerhouse style of 1980s masculine perfumery. It bursts open with an assertive blast of Amalfi lemon, zesty lime, and bergamot. That sharp citrus flash lasts about twenty minutes before giving way to a rugged aromatic heart of clary sage, basil, and herbal thy…

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Jil Sander Man I, also known as Man Pure, is a dry, herbal woody chypre that opens with a blast of crushed oregano, sweet basil, and bright lemon. As the sharp green garden herbs settle, warm cinnamon and earthy patchouli emerge alongside crisp carnation, creating a rich barbershop warmth. The dry-down reveals deep oa…

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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, Blast From the Past or Jil Sander Man I (Man Pure)?

Jil Sander Man I (Man Pure) takes 2 of 4 categories. Blast From the Past is rated 4.33/5 from 6 votes; Jil Sander Man I (Man Pure) is rated 4.56/5 from 151 votes. Choose Blast From the Past for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Jil Sander Man I (Man Pure) for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Blast From the Past or Jil Sander Man I (Man Pure)?

They last about the same: Blast From the Past 77/100, Jil Sander Man I (Man Pure) 76/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Blast From the Past or Jil Sander Man I (Man Pure)?

Jil Sander Man I (Man Pure) projects furthest (Jil Sander Man I (Man Pure) 70/100, Blast From the Past 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Blast From the Past and Jil Sander Man I (Man Pure) smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and leather accords. Common notes include French labdanum, Castoreum, Amalfi Lemon and Clary Sage.

Is Blast From the Past or Jil Sander Man I (Man Pure) better for summer or winter?

Blast From the Past suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Blast From the Past and Jil Sander Man I (Man Pure)?

Blast From the Past features French labdanum, Castoreum, Oakmoss, Jasmine and Myrrh. Jil Sander Man I (Man Pure) has top notes of Basil, Clary Sage, Amalfi Lemon and Oregano, heart notes of Patchouli, Cinnamon, Carnation and Geranium, a base of Castoreum, oak moss, Woodsy Notes and Nutmeg.