Fragrance comparison

Jil Sander Scent 79 Man vs Smoked Jasmine Black Tea

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 99 ratings analysed

6 wins

Jil Sander Scent 79 Man

Jil Sander

4.1741 votes

Rank #15,755 AromaticAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

24%scent match

Clearly different

Smoked Jasmine Black Tea

Marissa Zappas

3.9158 votes

Rank #22,035 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Jil Sander Scent 79 Man takes 6 of 7 categories.

Jil Sander Scent 79 Man
Choose it for a aromatic and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
Smoked Jasmine Black Tea
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Jil Sander Scent 79 Man6/7

Smoked Jasmine Black Tea1/7

Ratings & consensus: Jil Sander Scent 79 Man
Community sentiment: Jil Sander Scent 79 Man
Longevity: Jil Sander Scent 79 Man
Sillage & projection: Jil Sander Scent 79 Man
Value for money: Smoked Jasmine Black Tea
Versatility: Jil Sander Scent 79 Man
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Jil Sander Scent 79 Man

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Jil Sander Scent 79 ManJil Sander

Smoked Jasmine Black TeaMarissa Zappas

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.17/ 5 · 41 votes

Have 21%Had 17%Want 62%

3.91/ 5 · 58 votes

Have 23%Had 5%Want 72%

Category winnerJil Sander Scent 79 ManRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

46%Love

39%Like

0%Ok

15%Dislike

0%Hate

41 votes

40%Love

29%Like

16%Ok

14%Dislike

2%Hate

58 votes

Category winnerJil Sander Scent 79 ManMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage35

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityJil Sander Scent 79 Man

SillageJil Sander Scent 79 Man

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value45

¤ Price value56

Category winnerSmoked Jasmine Black TeaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

amber92%

powdery84%

smoky77%

leather69%

soft spicy61%

citrus100%

white floral92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

green69%

fresh61%

Scent match24%Clearly different · both aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Clary SageIncenseAngelica

Heart

Orris RootJasmineViolet

Base

LeatherVetiverSandalwood

Top15 to 30 minutes

BergamotBitter OrangeClary Sage

Heart2 to 4 hours

JasmineBlack TeaOrris Root

Base2 to 3 hours

CedarIncense

InformationalShared notesClary Sage, Incense, Orris Root and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Smoked Jasmine Black Tea, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring57

Summer50

Fall100

Winter79

Day56

Night100

Spring100

Summer81

Fall67

Winter29

Day100

Night33

Category winnerJil Sander Scent 79 ManMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men83

Unisex0

Women17

Men0

Unisex68

Women32

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,755

PerfumerMark Buxton

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#22,035

PerfumerMarissa Zappas

Launched—

Reviews12

Category winnerJil Sander Scent 79 ManHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Jil Sander Scent 79 Man is a dry, smoky woody aromatic cologne that opens with crisp clary sage, earthy angelica root, and cool incense smoke. Created by perfumer Mark Buxton, the scent shifts from herbal greenery into a powdery floral heart of orris root and gentle violet petals. As it warms up on your skin, it revea…

Reviews →

Smoked Jasmine Black Tea by Marissa Zappas presents a translucent take on floral and tea scents. Released in 2022, the fragrance opens with a sharp burst of bergamot, bitter orange, and herbal clary sage. At the core, crisp black tea leaves meet heady jasmine and the soft, powdery touch of orris root. Rather than sett…

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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 Scent 79 Man or Smoked Jasmine Black Tea?

Jil Sander Scent 79 Man takes 6 of 7 categories. Jil Sander Scent 79 Man is rated 4.17/5 from 41 votes; Smoked Jasmine Black Tea is rated 3.91/5 from 58 votes. Choose Jil Sander Scent 79 Man for a aromatic and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Smoked Jasmine Black Tea for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Jil Sander Scent 79 Man or Smoked Jasmine Black Tea?

Jil Sander Scent 79 Man lasts longest (Jil Sander Scent 79 Man 75/100, Smoked Jasmine Black Tea 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Jil Sander Scent 79 Man or Smoked Jasmine Black Tea?

Jil Sander Scent 79 Man projects furthest (Jil Sander Scent 79 Man 64/100, Smoked Jasmine Black Tea 35/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Jil Sander Scent 79 Man and Smoked Jasmine Black Tea smell similar?

Clearly different: a 24% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic accords. Common notes include Clary Sage, Incense, Orris Root and Jasmine.

Is Jil Sander Scent 79 Man or Smoked Jasmine Black Tea better for summer or winter?

For summer, Smoked Jasmine Black Tea is the stronger pick. For winter, Jil Sander Scent 79 Man is the stronger pick. Jil Sander Scent 79 Man suits evening wear; Smoked Jasmine Black Tea suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Jil Sander Scent 79 Man and Smoked Jasmine Black Tea?

Jil Sander Scent 79 Man has top notes of Clary Sage, Incense and Angelica, heart notes of Orris Root, Jasmine and Violet, a base of Leather, Vetiver and Sandalwood. Smoked Jasmine Black Tea has top notes of Bergamot, Bitter Orange and Clary Sage, heart notes of Jasmine, Black Tea and Orris Root, a base of Cedar and Incense.