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Fragrance comparison

Chiiyaam vs Jil Sander Man III

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

Updated 32 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

  • Chiiyaam

    Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.

  • Jil Sander Man III

    Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Chiiyaam2/4
Jil Sander Man III2/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Jil Sander Man III
Sillage & projection
Chiiyaam
Value for money
Chiiyaam
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Jil Sander Man III

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
ChiiyaamInvocation
Jil Sander Man IIIJil Sander
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.50/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 17%Had 33%Want 50%
4.07/ 5 · 30 votes
Have 27%Had 22%Want 51%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
50%Love
50%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

43%Love
33%Like
10%Ok
13%Dislike
0%Hate

30 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity50
〰 Sillage50
♥ Love / hate88
⏱ Longevity64
〰 Sillage47
♥ Love / hate77
Category winners

LongevityJil Sander Man III

SillageChiiyaam

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value75
¤ Price value50
Category winnerChiiyaamBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
aromatic100%
woody92%
fresh spicy84%
green77%
amber69%
herbal61%
aromatic100%
woody92%
mossy84%
fresh spicy77%
warm spicy69%
lavender61%
Scent match47%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Notes
CedarLavenderMandarin OrangeMintHemlockRosemarySageLabdanumOlibanumSandalwoodTobaccoNard Himalayan (Jatamansi)

No top / heart / base split published

Top
LavenderBergamotArtemisiaRosemarySageCoriander
Heart
RoseCarnationCloveThymeJuniperFruity Notes
Base
Pineoak mossMuskSandalwoodPatchouliVirginia CedarOlibanum
InformationalShared notesCedar, Lavender, Rosemary and Sage. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring0
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day100
Night–
Spring88
Summer25
Fall100
Winter88
Day100
Night67
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex100
Women0
Men80
Unisex20
Women0
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#56,445

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#35,246

PerfumerPierre Bourdon

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerJil Sander Man IIIHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Chiiyaam by Invocation is an aromatic spicy fragrance that emphasizes serenity. It centers on a resinous and herbal profile, featuring cedar, mint, and sandalwood, to create a calm space. Suitable for both men and women, it is often utilized to purify environments or provide personal relaxation during stressful work h…

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Jil Sander Man III is a crisp, forest-green aromatic chypre that balances bracing herbal freshness with a warm, wooded backbone. The fragrance opens with a sharp burst of lavender, bergamot, and bitter artemisia, backed by the savory snap of crushed rosemary and garden sage. As it settles, a spicy heart of clove, carn…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Chiiyaam or Jil Sander Man III?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Chiiyaam is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes; Jil Sander Man III is rated 4.07/5 from 30 votes. Choose Chiiyaam for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Jil Sander Man III for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Chiiyaam or Jil Sander Man III?

Jil Sander Man III lasts longest (Jil Sander Man III 64/100, Chiiyaam 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Chiiyaam or Jil Sander Man III?

Chiiyaam projects furthest (Chiiyaam 50/100, Jil Sander Man III 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Chiiyaam and Jil Sander Man III smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Cedar, Lavender, Rosemary and Sage.

Is Chiiyaam or Jil Sander Man III better for summer or winter?

Chiiyaam suits daytime wear; Jil Sander Man III suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Chiiyaam and Jil Sander Man III?

Chiiyaam features Cedar, Lavender, Mandarin Orange, Mint and Hemlock. Jil Sander Man III has top notes of Lavender, Bergamot, Artemisia and Rosemary, heart notes of Rose, Carnation, Clove and Thyme, a base of Pine, oak moss, Musk and Sandalwood.

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