Fragrance comparison

Jil vs Attila

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 263 ratings analysed

Jil

Jil Sander

4.01218 votes

Rank #8,845 SweetWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Attila

Amigdala Sentimentals

4.5845 votes

Rank #28,022 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Attila takes 6 of 7 categories.

Jil
Choose it for a sweet and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Attila
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Jil1/7

Attila6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

JilJil Sander

AttilaAmigdala Sentimentals

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.01/ 5 · 218 votes

Have 44%Had 56%Want 0%

4.58/ 5 · 45 votes

Have 34%Had 4%Want 63%

Category winnerAttilaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

35%Love

46%Like

5%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

218 votes

78%Love

9%Like

9%Ok

2%Dislike

2%Hate

45 votes

Category winnerAttilaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity86

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate89

Category winners

LongevityAttila

SillageAttila

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value52

¤ Price value57

Category winnerAttilaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

fruity77%

warm spicy69%

fresh spicy61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

earthy84%

fruity77%

powdery69%

sweet61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

RaspberryLavenderRed BerriesMintVioletBergamot

Heart

Dark ChocolateCacaoBalsam FirVetiverCedarSandalwood

Base

TobaccoVanillaTonka BeanAmber

Top

CassisPlumRed BerriesMandarin Orange

Heart

OakmossLaurelsRumVioletIrisBergamotYlang YlangAmbrette

Base

VetiverPatchouliCedarCastoreumStyraxTobaccoLeatherCivet

InformationalShared notesRed Berries, Violet, Bergamot and Vetiver. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter81

Day–

Night–

Spring76

Summer32

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerAttilaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex21

Women79

Men74

Unisex13

Women13

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,845

PerfumerGilles Romey

Launched—

Reviews23

Overall rank#28,022

PerfumerGamze Seher Döşeyen

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerJilHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Attila by Amigdala Sentimentals is a complex, woody chypre that leans heavily into darker, resinous textures. Built around a foundation of oakmoss, castoreum, and oud, it feels dense and grounded. It is a striking choice for cooler months or formal evening settings, offering significant projection and a lingering pres…

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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, Jil or Attila?

Attila takes 6 of 7 categories. Jil is rated 4.01/5 from 218 votes; Attila is rated 4.58/5 from 45 votes. Choose Jil for a sweet and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Attila for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Jil or Attila?

Attila lasts longest (Attila 86/100, Jil 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Jil or Attila?

Attila projects furthest (Attila 76/100, Jil 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Jil and Attila smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and sweet accords. Common notes include Red Berries, Violet, Bergamot and Vetiver.

Is Jil or Attila better for summer or winter?

For summer, Attila is the stronger pick. For winter, Attila is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Jil and Attila?

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. Attila has top notes of Cassis, Plum, Red Berries and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Oakmoss, Laurels, Rum and Violet, a base of Vetiver, Patchouli, Cedar and Castoreum.