Fragrance comparison

Jil Sander Man I (Man Pure) vs Rituel de Java

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 154 ratings analysed

3 wins

Jil Sander Man I (Man Pure)

Jil Sander

4.56151 votes

Rank #2,821 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

Rituel de Java

Cinq Mondes

4.333 votes

Rank #64,031 WoodyCamphor

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Jil Sander Man I (Man Pure) takes 3 of 3 categories.

Jil Sander Man I (Man Pure)
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Rituel de Java
Choose it for a woody and camphor character. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Jil Sander Man I (Man Pure)3/3

Rituel de Java0/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Jil Sander Man I (Man Pure)
Sillage & projection: Jil Sander Man I (Man Pure)
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Jil Sander Man I (Man Pure)

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Jil Sander Man I (Man Pure)Jil Sander

Rituel de JavaCinq Mondes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.56/ 5 · 151 votes

Have 37%Had 18%Want 45%

4.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 5%Had 5%Want 90%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

68%Love

25%Like

5%Ok

2%Dislike

1%Hate

151 votes

33%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate89

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityJil Sander Man I (Man Pure)

SillageJil Sander Man I (Man Pure)

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value71

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

warm spicy77%

leather69%

earthy61%

woody100%

camphor83%

warm spicy65%

cinnamon48%

aromatic30%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BasilClary SageAmalfi LemonOregano

Heart

PatchouliCinnamonCarnationGeranium

Base

Castoreumoak mossWoodsy NotesNutmegFrench labdanumVirginia Cedar

Top15 to 30 minutes

Eucalyptus

Heart1 to 2 hours

CinnamonWoodsy Notes

Base1 to 2 hours

PatchouliVirginia Cedar

InformationalShared notesPatchouli, Cinnamon, Woodsy Notes and Virginia Cedar. Durations are only published for Rituel de Java, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring52

Summer28

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men96

Unisex4

Women0

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,821

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews20

Overall rank#64,031

PerfumerOlivia Giacobetti

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerJil Sander Man I (Man Pure)Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Jil Sander Man I, also known as Man Pure, is a dry, herbal woody chypre that opens with a blast of crushed oregano, sweet basil, and bright lemon. As the sharp green garden herbs settle, warm cinnamon and earthy patchouli emerge alongside crisp carnation, creating a rich barbershop warmth. The dry-down reveals deep oa…

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Rituel de Java by Cinq Mondes is a woody spicy fragrance for men built around a stark, bracing profile. The composition opens with the medicinal, clearing bite of eucalyptus, creating a sharp camphor rush before settling into a warm core. At the heart, dry cinnamon mingles with generic woodsy notes, balancing brisk he…

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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 Man I (Man Pure) or Rituel de Java?

Jil Sander Man I (Man Pure) takes 3 of 3 categories. Jil Sander Man I (Man Pure) is rated 4.56/5 from 151 votes; Rituel de Java is rated 4.33/5 from 3 votes. Choose Jil Sander Man I (Man Pure) for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Rituel de Java for a woody and camphor character. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Jil Sander Man I (Man Pure) or Rituel de Java?

Jil Sander Man I (Man Pure) lasts longest (Jil Sander Man I (Man Pure) 76/100, Rituel de Java 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Jil Sander Man I (Man Pure) or Rituel de Java?

Jil Sander Man I (Man Pure) projects furthest (Jil Sander Man I (Man Pure) 70/100, Rituel de Java 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Jil Sander Man I (Man Pure) and Rituel de Java smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Patchouli, Cinnamon, Woodsy Notes and Virginia Cedar.

Is Jil Sander Man I (Man Pure) or Rituel de Java better for summer or winter?

Rituel de Java suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Jil Sander Man I (Man Pure) and Rituel de Java?

Jil Sander Man I (Man Pure) has top notes of Basil, Clary Sage, Amalfi Lemon and Oregano, heart notes of Patchouli, Cinnamon, Carnation and Geranium, a base of Castoreum, oak moss, Woodsy Notes and Nutmeg. Rituel de Java has top notes of Eucalyptus, heart notes of Cinnamon and Woodsy Notes, a base of Patchouli and Virginia Cedar.