Fragrance comparison

Jil vs Centaure

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 300 ratings analysed

Jil

Jil Sander

4.01218 votes

Rank #8,845 SweetWoody

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47%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Centaure

Maitre Parfumeur et Gantier

4.1082 votes

Rank #33,822 AromaticFresh Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Centaure takes 4 of 7 categories.

Jil
Choose it for a sweet and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Centaure
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Jil2/7

Centaure4/7

Ratings & consensus: Centaure
Community sentiment: Tie
Longevity: Centaure
Sillage & projection: Centaure
Value for money: Jil
Versatility: Centaure
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

CentaureMaitre Parfumeur et Gantier

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.01/ 5 · 218 votes

Have 44%Had 56%Want 0%

4.10/ 5 · 82 votes

Have 30%Had 14%Want 55%

Category winnerCentaureRating 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

43%Love

40%Like

1%Ok

16%Dislike

0%Hate

82 votes

Category winnerTieMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityCentaure

SillageCentaure

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value52

¤ Price value29

Category winnerJilBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

fruity77%

warm spicy69%

fresh spicy61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

green84%

woody77%

citrus69%

fruity61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

MintPetitgrainBrazilian OrangeLemon

Heart2 to 4 hours

Black CurrantLavenderBalsam FirJasmineNeroli

Base4 to 7 hours

OakmossTobaccoMuskVetiver

InformationalShared notesLavender, Mint, Balsam Fir and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Centaure, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter81

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer96

Fall48

Winter13

Day100

Night26

Category winnerCentaureMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex21

Women79

Men88

Unisex13

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,845

PerfumerGilles Romey

Launched—

Reviews23

Overall rank#33,822

PerfumerJean-Francois Laporte

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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Centaure by Maitre Parfumeur et Gantier is a classic woody aromatic fragrance designed for men, crafted in 1991 by perfumer Jean-Francois Laporte. The scent opens with a brisk rush of cool mint, bitter petitgrain, Brazilian orange, and sharp lemon. As the bright citrus settles, the heart reveals a distinct herbal char…

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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 Centaure?

Centaure takes 4 of 7 categories. Jil is rated 4.01/5 from 218 votes; Centaure is rated 4.10/5 from 82 votes. Choose Jil for a sweet and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Centaure for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Jil or Centaure?

Centaure lasts longest (Centaure 71/100, Jil 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Jil or Centaure?

Centaure projects furthest (Centaure 67/100, Jil 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Jil and Centaure smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lavender, Mint, Balsam Fir and Vetiver.

Is Jil or Centaure better for summer or winter?

For summer, Centaure is the stronger pick. For winter, Jil is the stronger pick. Centaure suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Jil and Centaure?

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. Centaure has top notes of Mint, Petitgrain, Brazilian Orange and Lemon, heart notes of Black Currant, Lavender, Balsam Fir and Jasmine, a base of Oakmoss, Tobacco, Musk and Vetiver.