Fragrance comparison

Jil Sander Bath and Beauty vs Scent in a Bottle

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

Updated 14 Oct 2026 166 ratings analysed

Jil Sander Bath and Beauty

Jil Sander

4.41160 votes

Rank #5,709 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Scent in a Bottle

The Fragrance Kitchen

3.506 votes

Rank #60,751 RoseWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Scent in a Bottle takes 2 of 3 categories.

Jil Sander Bath and Beauty
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Scent in a Bottle
Choose it for a rose and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Jil Sander Bath and Beauty1/3

Scent in a Bottle2/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Scent in a Bottle
Sillage & projection: Scent in a Bottle
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Jil Sander Bath and Beauty

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Jil Sander Bath and BeautyJil Sander

Scent in a BottleThe Fragrance Kitchen

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.41/ 5 · 160 votes

Have 35%Had 35%Want 31%

3.50/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 10%Had 20%Want 70%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

59%Love

31%Like

2%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

160 votes

17%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

33%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityScent in a Bottle

SillageScent in a Bottle

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value55

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

powdery92%

floral84%

aldehydic77%

amber69%

warm spicy61%

rose100%

warm spicy92%

powdery84%

musky77%

amber69%

floral61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both powdery, warm spicy and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AldehydesBergamotVioletFruity NotesLemon

Heart

Ylang-YlangCorianderIrisCarnationRoseJasmineHoneyOrchid

Base

CedarIncenseMuskSandalwoodBenzoinAmber

Top

SaffronAldehydesGreen Notes

Heart

RoseVioletYlang-Ylang

Base

MuskAmber

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Violet, Ylang-Ylang and Rose. 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

Winter63

Day–

Night–

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex41

Women59

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,709

PerfumerJacques Artarit

Launched—

Reviews15

Overall rank#60,751

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerJil Sander Bath and BeautyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Jil Sander Bath and Beauty is a classic 1981 chypre floral fragrance centered on crisp bath soap freshness and warm, dry woods. The scent opens with a bright burst of fizzy aldehydes, zesty bergamot, and sweet violet petals, creating the refreshing feeling of stepping out of a steamy luxury shower. As the opening sett…

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Scent in a Bottle opens with a sharp flash of aldehydes alongside metallic saffron and crisp green notes. As the top settles down, a dense core of powdery violet, rich rose, and buttery ylang-ylang takes over on skin. The base relies on warm amber and heavy musk, giving the composition a classic Middle Eastern floral-…

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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, Jil Sander Bath and Beauty or Scent in a Bottle?

Scent in a Bottle takes 2 of 3 categories. Jil Sander Bath and Beauty is rated 4.41/5 from 160 votes; Scent in a Bottle is rated 3.50/5 from 6 votes. Choose Jil Sander Bath and Beauty for a woody and powdery character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Scent in a Bottle for a rose and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Jil Sander Bath and Beauty or Scent in a Bottle?

They last about the same: Scent in a Bottle 73/100, Jil Sander Bath and Beauty 72/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Jil Sander Bath and Beauty or Scent in a Bottle?

Projection is very close: Scent in a Bottle 63/100, Jil Sander Bath and Beauty 62/100 for sillage.

Do Jil Sander Bath and Beauty and Scent in a Bottle smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, warm spicy and floral accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Violet, Ylang-Ylang and Rose.

Is Jil Sander Bath and Beauty or Scent in a Bottle better for summer or winter?

Scent in a Bottle suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Jil Sander Bath and Beauty and Scent in a Bottle?

Jil Sander Bath and Beauty has top notes of Aldehydes, Bergamot, Violet and Fruity Notes, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Coriander, Iris and Carnation, a base of Cedar, Incense, Musk and Sandalwood. Scent in a Bottle has top notes of Saffron, Aldehydes and Green Notes, heart notes of Rose, Violet and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Musk and Amber.