Dhofar vs Jil Sander Man III
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
49%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Dhofar takes 6 of 7 categories.
DhofarChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Jil Sander Man IIIChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Dhofar6/7
Jil Sander Man III0/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Dhofar
- Community sentiment
- Dhofar
- Longevity
- Dhofar
- Sillage & projection
- Dhofar
- Value for money
- Tie
- Versatility
- Dhofar
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Dhofar
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
DhofarXerjoffJil Sander Man IIIJil SanderWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.14/ 5 · 111 votes
Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%
4.07/ 5 · 30 votes
Have 27%Had 22%Want 51%
Category winnerDhofarRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate49%Love
33%Like
3%Ok
14%Dislike
1%Hate
111 votes
43%Love
33%Like
10%Ok
13%Dislike
0%Hate
30 votes
Category winnerDhofarMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityDhofar
SillageDhofar
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerTieBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
woody92%
fresh spicy84%
citrus77%
amber69%
herbal61%
aromatic100%
woody92%
mossy84%
fresh spicy77%
warm spicy69%
lavender61%
Scent match49%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
PineCorianderLavenderLitsea CubebaSageBasilLemonBergamot
Heart
Bay LeafNard Himalayan (Jatamansi)RoseGalbanumAfrican Orange Flower
Base
CarnationSandalwoodFrench labdanumAmbergrisResinsPatchouliVanilla
Top
LavenderBergamotArtemisiaRosemarySageCoriander
Heart
RoseCarnationCloveThymeJuniperFruity Notes
Base
Pineoak mossMuskSandalwoodPatchouliVirginia CedarOlibanum
InformationalShared notesPine, Coriander, Lavender 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 seasonSpring86
Summer79
Fall100
Winter61
Day100
Night86
Spring88
Summer25
Fall100
Winter88
Day100
Night67
Category winnerDhofarMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#8,065
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews20
Overall rank#35,246
PerfumerPierre Bourdon
Launched—
Reviews3
Category winnerDhofarHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotXerjoff Dhofar opens with a sharp burst of pine, lemon, and coriander that immediately recalls old-school Italian barbershops. As the top notes settle, bay leaf and herbal jatamansi introduce an earthy, bitter backbone over labdanum and carnation. It delivers a dry, unapologetically masculine profile built for crisp a…
Reviews →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…
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, Dhofar or Jil Sander Man III?
Dhofar takes 6 of 7 categories. Dhofar is rated 4.14/5 from 111 votes; Jil Sander Man III is rated 4.07/5 from 30 votes. Choose Dhofar for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Jil Sander Man III for a aromatic and woody character. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Dhofar or Jil Sander Man III?
Dhofar lasts longest (Dhofar 70/100, Jil Sander Man III 64/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Dhofar or Jil Sander Man III?
Dhofar projects furthest (Dhofar 72/100, Jil Sander Man III 47/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Dhofar and Jil Sander Man III smell similar?
Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Pine, Coriander, Lavender and Sage.
Is Dhofar or Jil Sander Man III better for summer or winter?
For summer, Dhofar is the stronger pick. For winter, Jil Sander Man III is the stronger pick. Dhofar suits daytime wear; Jil Sander Man III suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Dhofar and Jil Sander Man III?
Dhofar has top notes of Pine, Coriander, Lavender and Litsea Cubeba, heart notes of Bay Leaf, Nard Himalayan (Jatamansi), Rose and Galbanum, a base of Carnation, Sandalwood, French labdanum and Ambergris. 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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