Fragrance comparison

Jil vs On El

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 275 ratings analysed

5 wins

Jil

Jil Sander

4.01218 votes

Rank #8,845 SweetWoody

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49%scent match

Some overlap

On El

Jesus Del Pozo

3.8157 votes

Rank #19,081 FruityWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Jil takes 5 of 7 categories.

Jil
Choose it for a sweet and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
On El
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Jil5/7

On El2/7

Ratings & consensus: Jil
Community sentiment: Jil
Longevity: Jil
Sillage & projection: Jil
Value for money: On El
Versatility: On El
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

On ElJesus Del Pozo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.01/ 5 · 218 votes

Have 44%Had 56%Want 0%

3.81/ 5 · 57 votes

Have 38%Had 35%Want 27%

Category winnerJilRating 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

21%Love

58%Like

4%Ok

16%Dislike

2%Hate

57 votes

Category winnerJilMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityJil

SillageJil

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value52

¤ Price value63

Category winnerOn ElBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

fruity77%

warm spicy69%

fresh spicy61%

fruity100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

green77%

fresh spicy69%

citrus61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both woody, fruity and aromatic

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

AppleLemonBlack CurrantMintPineappleMelonMandarin OrangeNutmeg

Heart

JasmineLily-of-the-ValleyViolet

Base

OakmossCedarIrisRaspberryVetiverSandalwoodPeachPatchouli

InformationalShared notesRaspberry, Mint, Violet 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–

Spring100

Summer95

Fall63

Winter5

Day100

Night27

Category winnerOn ElMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex21

Women79

Men86

Unisex14

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,845

PerfumerGilles Romey

Launched—

Reviews23

Overall rank#19,081

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

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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On El by Jesus Del Pozo is a bright, easygoing fruity aromatic cologne built around crisp green apple, fresh melon, and zesty lemon balanced by cooling spearmint. As the initial splash settles, the scent reveals clean lavender, soft violet petals, and a sturdy base of cedarwood, oakmoss, and vetiver. It smells clean,…

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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 On El?

Jil takes 5 of 7 categories. Jil is rated 4.01/5 from 218 votes; On El is rated 3.81/5 from 57 votes. Choose Jil for a sweet and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose On El for a fruity and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Jil or On El?

Jil lasts longest (Jil 68/100, On El 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Jil or On El?

Jil projects furthest (Jil 59/100, On El 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Jil and On El smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fruity and aromatic accords. Common notes include Raspberry, Mint, Violet and Vetiver.

Is Jil or On El better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Jil and On El?

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. On El has top notes of Apple, Lemon, Black Currant and Mint, heart notes of Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley and Violet, a base of Oakmoss, Cedar, Iris and Raspberry.