Fragrance comparison

Jil Sander Bath and Beauty vs Soie

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 167 ratings analysed

Jil Sander Bath and Beauty

Jil Sander

4.41160 votes

Rank #6,392 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

Soie

Reflexion

3.867 votes

Rank #61,654 PowderyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 3 categories split 1–1.

Jil Sander Bath and Beauty
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Soie
Choose it for a powdery and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Jil Sander Bath and Beauty1/3

Soie1/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: Soie
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

SoieReflexion

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.41/ 5 · 160 votes

Have 35%Had 35%Want 31%

3.86/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 21%Had 10%Want 69%

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

14%Love

71%Like

0%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageSoie

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%

powdery100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

iris77%

musky69%

yellow floral61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both woody, powdery and warm spicy

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

AldehydesCitronLemonBergamot

Heart

CarnationTiare FlowerYlang-YlangIrisJasmineMilk

Base

SandalwoodMusk

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Bergamot, Lemon and Ylang-Ylang. 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–

Spring100

Summer50

Fall100

Winter75

Day100

Night60

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#6,392

PerfumerJacques Artarit

Launched—

Reviews15

Overall rank#61,654

PerfumerEugene Firsanov

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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Soie by Reflexion pairs a bright, aldehydic citrus opening with a creamy floral heart that leans powdery and softly spicy. Carnation and iris add a vintage-leaning polish, while milk and tiare keep it smooth rather than sharp. The dry-down settles into clean musk and gentle sandalwood, reading cosy, tidy, and easy to …

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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 Sander Bath and Beauty or Soie?

No clear winner: the 3 categories split 1–1. Jil Sander Bath and Beauty is rated 4.41/5 from 160 votes; Soie is rated 3.86/5 from 7 votes. Choose Jil Sander Bath and Beauty for a woody and powdery character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Soie for a powdery and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Jil Sander Bath and Beauty or Soie?

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

Which projects more, Jil Sander Bath and Beauty or Soie?

Soie projects furthest (Soie 75/100, Jil Sander Bath and Beauty 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Jil Sander Bath and Beauty and Soie smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, powdery and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Bergamot, Lemon and Ylang-Ylang.

Is Jil Sander Bath and Beauty or Soie better for summer or winter?

Soie suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Jil Sander Bath and Beauty and Soie?

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. Soie has top notes of Aldehydes, Citron, Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Carnation, Tiare Flower, Ylang-Ylang and Iris, a base of Sandalwood and Musk.