Fragrance comparison

Jil Sander Woman II vs Messages

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 92 ratings analysed

4 wins

Jil Sander Woman II

Jil Sander

4.3260 votes

Rank #13,192 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

Messages

Mariella Burani

4.2232 votes

Rank #34,740 LavenderWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Jil Sander Woman II takes 4 of 7 categories.

Jil Sander Woman II
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Messages
Choose it for a lavender and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Jil Sander Woman II4/7

Messages3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Jil Sander Woman IIJil Sander

MessagesMariella Burani

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.32/ 5 · 60 votes

Have 27%Had 16%Want 56%

4.22/ 5 · 32 votes

Have 41%Had 17%Want 43%

Category winnerJil Sander Woman IIRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

52%Love

37%Like

3%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

60 votes

38%Love

53%Like

3%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

32 votes

Category winnerMessagesMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityJil Sander Woman II

SillageJil Sander Woman II

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value75

Category winnerMessagesBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber92%

warm spicy84%

white floral77%

floral69%

animalic61%

lavender100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

warm spicy77%

floral69%

white floral61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AldehydesBergamotFruity NotesNeroliGreen Notes

Heart

CarnationTuberoseOrris RootJasmineOrchidRoseLily-of-the-Valley

Base

CastoreumBenzoinCivettaoak mossVirginia CedarPatchouliAmberOlibanum

Notes

LavenderTonka BeanSandalwoodCarnationVirginia CedarLily-of-the-ValleyRoseMuskJasmine

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesCarnation, Jasmine, Rose and Lily-of-the-Valley. Durations are only published for Messages, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring44

Summer25

Fall100

Winter81

Day83

Night100

Spring100

Summer67

Fall89

Winter78

Day100

Night64

Category winnerMessagesMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#13,192

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#34,740

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerJil Sander Woman IIHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Jil Sander Woman II is a rich woody chypre built around an unmistakably classic 1980s structure. It opens with an invigorating burst of sparkling aldehydes, crisp bergamot, fresh neroli, and subtle green notes that feel like stepping into cool morning air. As the initial brightness softens, the fragrance unfolds a ful…

Reviews →

Messages by Mariella Burani presents an aromatic floral woody profile built around fresh herbal nuances and smooth base layers. The fragrance leads with a brisk, clean lavender accent that feels crisp and slightly cooling. As the scent settles, classic floral elements emerge, pairing soft rose and lily-of-the-valley w…

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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 Woman II or Messages?

Jil Sander Woman II takes 4 of 7 categories. Jil Sander Woman II is rated 4.32/5 from 60 votes; Messages is rated 4.22/5 from 32 votes. Choose Jil Sander Woman II for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Messages for a lavender and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Jil Sander Woman II or Messages?

Jil Sander Woman II lasts longest (Jil Sander Woman II 69/100, Messages 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Jil Sander Woman II or Messages?

Jil Sander Woman II projects furthest (Jil Sander Woman II 69/100, Messages 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Jil Sander Woman II and Messages smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and white floral accords. Common notes include Carnation, Jasmine, Rose and Lily-of-the-Valley.

Is Jil Sander Woman II or Messages better for summer or winter?

For summer, Messages is the stronger pick. For winter, Jil Sander Woman II is the stronger pick. Jil Sander Woman II suits evening wear; Messages suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Jil Sander Woman II and Messages?

Jil Sander Woman II has top notes of Aldehydes, Bergamot, Fruity Notes and Neroli, heart notes of Carnation, Tuberose, Orris Root and Jasmine, a base of Castoreum, Benzoin, Civetta and oak moss. Messages features Lavender, Tonka Bean, Sandalwood, Carnation and Virginia Cedar.