Fragrance comparison

Gianni vs Jil Sander Woman III

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 538 ratings analysed

Gianni

Versace

4.25327 votes

Rank #23,989 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Jil Sander Woman III

Jil Sander

4.18211 votes

Rank #4,270 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Jil Sander Woman III takes 4 of 7 categories.

Gianni
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Jil Sander Woman III
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, value for money and versatility. Best in winter.

Gianni3/7

Jil Sander Woman III4/7

Ratings & consensus: Gianni
Community sentiment: Gianni
Longevity: Jil Sander Woman III
Sillage & projection: Gianni
Value for money: Jil Sander Woman III
Versatility: Jil Sander Woman III
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Jil Sander Woman III

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

GianniVersace

Jil Sander Woman IIIJil Sander

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 327 votes

Have 42%Had 21%Want 37%

4.18/ 5 · 211 votes

Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%

Category winnerGianniRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

37%Like

3%Ok

9%Dislike

1%Hate

327 votes

46%Love

39%Like

2%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

211 votes

Category winnerGianniMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage74

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityJil Sander Woman III

SillageGianni

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value49

¤ Price value60

Category winnerJil Sander Woman IIIBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

warm spicy92%

white floral84%

woody77%

balsamic69%

earthy61%

woody100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

warm spicy77%

earthy69%

floral61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and earthy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

SpicesAldehydesFruity NotesBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

CarnationTuberoseNarcissusGardeniaOrris RootJasmineLily-of-the-Valley

Base8-12+ hrs

OakmossBenzoinMyrrhIncenseAmberSandalwoodLeatherPatchouli

Top

AldehydesBay LeafPepperNutmegBrazilian RosewoodCorianderHiacynthBergamot

Heart

HoneyCarnationRoseOrris RootTuberoseGeraniumJasmineYlang-Ylang

Base

OakmossPatchouliBenzoinVetiverAmberCedarMuskSandalwood

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Bergamot, Carnation and Tuberose. Durations are only published for Gianni, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring31

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day37

Night100

Spring64

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerJil Sander Woman IIIMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex34

Women64

Date 38%Party 32%Work 16%Casual 14%

Men0

Unisex67

Women33

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,989

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#4,270

PerfumerMichel Almairac

Launched—

Reviews26

Category winnerJil Sander Woman IIIHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Gianni Versace by Versace is a fearless 1981 vintage chypre that refuses to whisper. Do not expect modern sugar. Instead, the first blast hits with brisk aldehydes, sharp bergamot, and pungent dry spices that crackle across the air. As the initial sharpness calms, deep carnation and velvety tuberose merge into a dense…

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Jil Sander Woman III opens with a crisp snap of aldehydes, herbal bay leaf, and crushed coriander seeds before settling into a grounded base of earthy oakmoss and Brazilian rosewood. Unlike sweet modern perfumes, this 1985 creation by Michel Almairac blends a sparkling soap-clean top with the aroma of freshly sharpene…

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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, Gianni or Jil Sander Woman III?

Jil Sander Woman III takes 4 of 7 categories. Gianni is rated 4.25/5 from 327 votes; Jil Sander Woman III is rated 4.18/5 from 211 votes. Choose Gianni for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Jil Sander Woman III for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, value for money and versatility. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Gianni or Jil Sander Woman III?

They last about the same: Jil Sander Woman III 81/100, Gianni 80/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Gianni or Jil Sander Woman III?

Gianni projects furthest (Gianni 74/100, Jil Sander Woman III 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Gianni and Jil Sander Woman III smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and earthy accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Bergamot, Carnation and Tuberose.

Is Gianni or Jil Sander Woman III better for summer or winter?

For summer, Gianni is the stronger pick. For winter, Gianni is the stronger pick. Gianni suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Gianni and Jil Sander Woman III?

Gianni has top notes of Spices, Aldehydes, Fruity Notes and Bergamot, heart notes of Carnation, Tuberose, Narcissus and Gardenia, a base of Oakmoss, Benzoin, Myrrh and Incense. Jil Sander Woman III has top notes of Aldehydes, Bay Leaf, Pepper and Nutmeg, heart notes of Honey, Carnation, Rose and Orris Root, a base of Oakmoss, Patchouli, Benzoin and Vetiver.