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Jil Sander No. 4 vs Musk Tuberose

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

Updated 2,059 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Jil Sander No. 4 takes 5 of 7 categories.

  • Jil Sander No. 4

    Choose it for a aromatic and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

  • Musk Tuberose

    Choose it for a musky and white floral character. Wins on community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Jil Sander No. 45/7
Musk Tuberose2/7
Ratings & consensus
Jil Sander No. 4
Community sentiment
Musk Tuberose
Longevity
Jil Sander No. 4
Sillage & projection
Jil Sander No. 4
Value for money
Jil Sander No. 4
Versatility
Musk Tuberose
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Jil Sander No. 4

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Jil Sander No. 4Jil Sander
Musk TuberoseClaudio Zucca Parfums
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.03/ 5 · 2,005 votes
Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%
4.17/ 5 · 54 votes
Have 14%Had 4%Want 82%
Category winnerJil Sander No. 4Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
38%Love
43%Like
5%Ok
13%Dislike
1%Hate

2,005 votes

44%Love
37%Like
13%Ok
2%Dislike
4%Hate

54 votes

Category winnerMusk TuberoseMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity74
〰 Sillage68
♥ Love / hate76
⏱ Longevity71
〰 Sillage67
♥ Love / hate79
Category winners

LongevityJil Sander No. 4

SillageJil Sander No. 4

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value70
¤ Price value66
Category winnerJil Sander No. 4Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
aromatic100%
powdery92%
woody84%
white floral77%
sweet69%
warm spicy61%
musky100%
white floral92%
powdery84%
tuberose77%
woody69%
floral61%
Scent match42%Some overlap · both powdery, white floral and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
PlumGalbanumPeachGeraniumRoseAniseBergamot
Heart
TuberoseCarnationNutmegYlang-YlangMyrrhJasmineHeliotropeTarragon
Base
CivetSandalwoodOakmossCorianderVanillaTonka BeanMuskAmbergris
Top30 to 45 minutes
TuberoseMuskPeachCashmeranBergamot
Heart3 to 5 hours
MilkJasmineHeliotropeYlang YlangAmyris
Base6 to 8 hours
White MuskAmbretteVanillaAmberOakmoss
InformationalShared notesPeach, Bergamot, Tuberose and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Musk Tuberose, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring39
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer81
Fall78
Winter59
Day100
Night69
Category winnerMusk TuberoseMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men2
Unisex21
Women77
Men3
Unisex20
Women77
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#698

PerfumerMichel Almairac

Launched—

Reviews193

Overall rank#32,026

PerfumerClaudio Zucca

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerJil Sander No. 4Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Jil Sander No. 4 delivers a lush blend of spiced dark plum, velvety peach, and creamy tuberose layered over an earthy base of oakmoss, sandalwood, and warm vanilla. It opens with an unmistakable burst of sweet fruit and aromatic green galbanum before settling into a powdery floral heart warmed by nutmeg and carnation.…

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Musk Tuberose by Claudio Zucca Parfums presents a plush, velvety interpretation of white florals supported by a pillowy bed of musk. It begins with sweet peach, sparkling bergamot, and tactile cashmeran framing an immediate burst of tuberose. As the scent develops, a distinct milk note tempers the floral intensity, jo…

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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 No. 4 or Musk Tuberose?

Jil Sander No. 4 takes 5 of 7 categories. Jil Sander No. 4 is rated 4.03/5 from 2,005 votes; Musk Tuberose is rated 4.17/5 from 54 votes. Choose Jil Sander No. 4 for a aromatic and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Musk Tuberose for a musky and white floral character. Wins on community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Jil Sander No. 4 or Musk Tuberose?

Jil Sander No. 4 lasts longest (Jil Sander No. 4 74/100, Musk Tuberose 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Jil Sander No. 4 or Musk Tuberose?

Projection is very close: Jil Sander No. 4 68/100, Musk Tuberose 67/100 for sillage.

Do Jil Sander No. 4 and Musk Tuberose smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, white floral and woody accords. Common notes include Peach, Bergamot, Tuberose and Jasmine.

Is Jil Sander No. 4 or Musk Tuberose better for summer or winter?

For summer, Musk Tuberose is the stronger pick. For winter, Jil Sander No. 4 is the stronger pick. Musk Tuberose suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Jil Sander No. 4 and Musk Tuberose?

Jil Sander No. 4 has top notes of Plum, Galbanum, Peach and Geranium, heart notes of Tuberose, Carnation, Nutmeg and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Civet, Sandalwood, Oakmoss and Coriander. Musk Tuberose has top notes of Tuberose, Musk, Peach and Cashmeran, heart notes of Milk, Jasmine, Heliotrope and Ylang Ylang, a base of White Musk, Ambrette, Vanilla and Amber.

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