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Fragrance comparison

Jil Sander Bath and Beauty vs Spiritueuse Double Vanille

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

Updated 5,030 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3.

  • Jil Sander Bath and Beauty

    Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

  • Spiritueuse Double Vanille

    Choose it for a vanilla and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Jil Sander Bath and Beauty3/7
Spiritueuse Double Vanille3/7
Ratings & consensus
Spiritueuse Double Vanille
Community sentiment
Tie
Longevity
Jil Sander Bath and Beauty
Sillage & projection
Jil Sander Bath and Beauty
Value for money
Jil Sander Bath and Beauty
Versatility
Spiritueuse Double Vanille
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Spiritueuse Double Vanille

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Jil Sander Bath and BeautyJil Sander
Spiritueuse Double VanilleGuerlain
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.41/ 5 · 160 votes
Have 35%Had 35%Want 31%
4.40/ 5 · 4,870 votes
Have 31%Had 8%Want 61%
Category winnerSpiritueuse Double VanilleRating 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

59%Love
29%Like
6%Ok
5%Dislike
1%Hate

4,870 votes

Category winnerTieMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity72
〰 Sillage62
♥ Love / hate85
⏱ Longevity66
〰 Sillage55
♥ Love / hate85
Category winners

LongevityJil Sander Bath and Beauty

SillageJil Sander Bath and Beauty

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value55
¤ Price value21
Category winnerJil Sander Bath and BeautyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
woody100%
powdery92%
floral84%
aldehydic77%
amber69%
warm spicy61%
vanilla100%
amber92%
woody84%
warm spicy77%
balsamic69%
sweet53%
Scent match42%Some overlap · both woody, amber 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
Top30 to 45 minutes
IncensePink PepperBergamot
Heart2 to 3 hours
CedarYlang-YlangRoseJasmine
Base6 to 8 hours
VanillaBenzoinRum
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Ylang-Ylang, Rose and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Spiritueuse Double Vanille, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter63
Day–
Night–
Spring33
Summer18
Fall98
Winter100
Day80
Night100
Category winnerSpiritueuse Double VanilleMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex41
Women59
Men4
Unisex49
Women46
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,225

PerfumerJacques Artarit

Launched—

Reviews15

Overall rank#1,656

PerfumerJean-Paul Guerlain

Launched2016

Reviews209

Category winnerSpiritueuse Double VanilleHigher 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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Spiritueuse Double Vanille by Guerlain delivers a mature, boozy interpretation of vanilla bean supported by dark rum and smoky incense. The fragrance opens with a brief lift of bergamot and pink pepper before shifting toward a heart of cedar, soft rose, ylang-ylang, and jasmine. Resinous benzoin anchors the base, givi…

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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 Spiritueuse Double Vanille?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3. Jil Sander Bath and Beauty is rated 4.41/5 from 160 votes; Spiritueuse Double Vanille is rated 4.40/5 from 4,870 votes. Choose Jil Sander Bath and Beauty for a woody and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring. Choose Spiritueuse Double Vanille for a vanilla and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Jil Sander Bath and Beauty or Spiritueuse Double Vanille?

Jil Sander Bath and Beauty lasts longest (Jil Sander Bath and Beauty 72/100, Spiritueuse Double Vanille 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Jil Sander Bath and Beauty or Spiritueuse Double Vanille?

Jil Sander Bath and Beauty projects furthest (Jil Sander Bath and Beauty 62/100, Spiritueuse Double Vanille 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Jil Sander Bath and Beauty and Spiritueuse Double Vanille smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Ylang-Ylang, Rose and Jasmine.

Is Jil Sander Bath and Beauty or Spiritueuse Double Vanille better for summer or winter?

For summer, Spiritueuse Double Vanille is the stronger pick. For winter, Spiritueuse Double Vanille is the stronger pick. Spiritueuse Double Vanille suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Jil Sander Bath and Beauty and Spiritueuse Double Vanille?

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. Spiritueuse Double Vanille has top notes of Incense, Pink Pepper and Bergamot, heart notes of Cedar, Ylang-Ylang, Rose and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla, Benzoin and Rum.

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