Fragrance comparison

Jardin Anglais vs Jil

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 227 ratings analysed

Jardin Anglais

Houbigant

3.899 votes

Rank #55,799 RoseWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Jil

Jil Sander

4.01218 votes

Rank #7,802 SweetWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Jil takes 3 of 4 categories.

Jardin Anglais
Choose it for a rose and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Jil
Choose it for a sweet and woody character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Jardin Anglais1/4

Jil3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Jil
Sillage & projection: Jardin Anglais
Value for money: Jil
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Jil

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Jardin AnglaisHoubigant

JilJil Sander

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.89/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 14%Had 8%Want 78%

4.01/ 5 · 218 votes

Have 44%Had 56%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

33%Like

22%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

35%Love

46%Like

5%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

218 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityJil

SillageJardin Anglais

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value52

Category winnerJilBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

citrus77%

musky69%

aromatic61%

sweet100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

fruity77%

warm spicy69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both woody, fresh spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

BergamotPink PepperRaspberry

Heart2-4 hrs

Damask RoseMay RoseBalsam FirViolet

Base6-8+ hrs

VanillaPatchouliMuskCashmeranSandalwood

Top

RaspberryLavenderRed BerriesMintVioletBergamot

Heart

Dark ChocolateCacaoBalsam FirVetiverCedarSandalwood

Base

TobaccoVanillaTonka BeanAmber

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Raspberry, Balsam Fir and Violet. Durations are only published for Jardin Anglais, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer67

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night39

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter81

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Work 39%Casual 31%Date 22%Party 8%

Men0

Unisex21

Women79

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#55,799

PerfumerLuca Maffei

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#7,802

PerfumerGilles Romey

Launched—

Reviews23

Category winnerJilHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Houbigant Jardin Anglais puts a green, pine-tinted spin on traditional rose floral perfumes. The first blast brings sparkling bergamot and crackling pink pepper, cut by a juicy flash of tart raspberry that keeps the citrus from feeling dry. Within ten minutes, the sharp citrus mellows into velvety Damask rose and May …

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Jil by Jil Sander is a rich, unconventional 1997 woody gourmand that blends tart raspberry and cool aromatic mint with dark chocolate and pine needles. The opening offers a refreshing burst of bergamot, lavender, and crushed red berries before settling into an earthy heart of bitter cacao, balsam fir, and smooth cedar…

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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, Jardin Anglais or Jil?

Jil takes 3 of 4 categories. Jardin Anglais is rated 3.89/5 from 9 votes; Jil is rated 4.01/5 from 218 votes. Choose Jardin Anglais for a rose and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Jil for a sweet and woody character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Jardin Anglais or Jil?

Jil lasts longest (Jil 68/100, Jardin Anglais 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Jardin Anglais or Jil?

Jardin Anglais projects furthest (Jardin Anglais 75/100, Jil 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Jardin Anglais and Jil smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Raspberry, Balsam Fir and Violet.

Is Jardin Anglais or Jil better for summer or winter?

Jardin Anglais suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Jardin Anglais and Jil?

Jardin Anglais has top notes of Bergamot, Pink Pepper and Raspberry, heart notes of Damask Rose, May Rose, Balsam Fir and Violet, a base of Vanilla, Patchouli, Musk and Cashmeran. Jil has top notes of Raspberry, Lavender, Red Berries and Mint, heart notes of Dark Chocolate, Cacao, Balsam Fir and Vetiver, a base of Tobacco, Vanilla, Tonka Bean and Amber.