Habit Rouge Beau Cavalier vs Jil Sander Man I (Man Pure)
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
44%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Jil Sander Man I (Man Pure) takes 5 of 7 categories.
Habit Rouge Beau CavalierChoose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.
Jil Sander Man I (Man Pure)Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Habit Rouge Beau Cavalier1/7
Jil Sander Man I (Man Pure)5/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Jil Sander Man I (Man Pure)
- Community sentiment
- Jil Sander Man I (Man Pure)
- Longevity
- Jil Sander Man I (Man Pure)
- Sillage & projection
- Tie
- Value for money
- Jil Sander Man I (Man Pure)
- Versatility
- Habit Rouge Beau Cavalier
- 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
Habit Rouge Beau CavalierGuerlainJil Sander Man I (Man Pure)Jil SanderWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.35/ 5 · 40 votes
Have 31%Had 5%Want 63%
4.56/ 5 · 151 votes
Have 37%Had 18%Want 45%
Category winnerJil Sander Man I (Man Pure)Rating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate63%Love
23%Like
3%Ok
13%Dislike
0%Hate
40 votes
68%Love
25%Like
5%Ok
2%Dislike
1%Hate
151 votes
Category winnerJil Sander Man I (Man Pure)Most positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityJil Sander Man I (Man Pure)
SillageTie
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerJil Sander Man I (Man Pure)Best value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
warm spicy92%
amber84%
citrus77%
vanilla69%
fresh spicy61%
woody100%
aromatic92%
fresh spicy84%
warm spicy77%
leather69%
earthy61%
Scent match44%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop30 to 45 minutes
Bitter OrangeBergamotBasilAmalfi LemonBrazilian RosewoodPaprika
Heart3 to 4 hours
PatchouliVirginia CedarRoseJasmineCinnamonCarnationSandalwood
Base6 to 8 hours
VanillaBenzoinOakmossAmberLeatherFrench labdanum
Top
BasilClary SageAmalfi LemonOregano
Heart
PatchouliCinnamonCarnationGeranium
Base
Castoreumoak mossWoodsy NotesNutmegFrench labdanumVirginia Cedar
InformationalShared notesBasil, Amalfi Lemon, Patchouli and Virginia Cedar. Durations are only published for Habit Rouge Beau Cavalier, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring43
Summer7
Fall86
Winter100
Day38
Night100
Spring52
Summer28
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerHabit Rouge Beau CavalierMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#20,989
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews11
Overall rank#2,788
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews20
Category winnerJil Sander Man I (Man Pure)Higher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotHabit Rouge Beau Cavalier by Guerlain is a rich oriental woody fragrance built on contrast. It opens with a brisk, sharp punch of Amalfi lemon, bitter orange, bergamot, and a dusting of dry paprika. As the initial citrus burst settles, the fragrance shifts into a heart of patchouli, Virginia cedar, cinnamon, and carna…
Reviews →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…
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, Habit Rouge Beau Cavalier or Jil Sander Man I (Man Pure)?
Jil Sander Man I (Man Pure) takes 5 of 7 categories. Habit Rouge Beau Cavalier is rated 4.35/5 from 40 votes; Jil Sander Man I (Man Pure) is rated 4.56/5 from 151 votes. Choose Habit Rouge Beau Cavalier for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Jil Sander Man I (Man Pure) for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Habit Rouge Beau Cavalier or Jil Sander Man I (Man Pure)?
Jil Sander Man I (Man Pure) lasts longest (Jil Sander Man I (Man Pure) 76/100, Habit Rouge Beau Cavalier 69/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Habit Rouge Beau Cavalier or Jil Sander Man I (Man Pure)?
Projection is very close: Habit Rouge Beau Cavalier 70/100, Jil Sander Man I (Man Pure) 70/100 for sillage.
Do Habit Rouge Beau Cavalier and Jil Sander Man I (Man Pure) smell similar?
Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Basil, Amalfi Lemon, Patchouli and Virginia Cedar.
Is Habit Rouge Beau Cavalier or Jil Sander Man I (Man Pure) better for summer or winter?
For summer, Jil Sander Man I (Man Pure) is the stronger pick. For winter, Habit Rouge Beau Cavalier is the stronger pick. Habit Rouge Beau Cavalier suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Habit Rouge Beau Cavalier and Jil Sander Man I (Man Pure)?
Habit Rouge Beau Cavalier has top notes of Bitter Orange, Bergamot, Basil and Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Patchouli, Virginia Cedar, Rose and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla, Benzoin, Oakmoss and Amber. 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.
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