Fragrance comparison

Jil Sander Woman III vs Marc O'Polo Man 2006

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 241 ratings analysed

4 wins

Jil Sander Woman III

Jil Sander

4.18211 votes

Rank #4,627 WoodyFresh Spicy

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49%scent match

Some overlap

Marc O'Polo Man 2006

Marc O'Polo

4.1730 votes

Rank #22,359 Fresh SpicyWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Jil Sander Woman III takes 4 of 7 categories.

Jil Sander Woman III
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Marc O'Polo Man 2006
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Jil Sander Woman III4/7

Marc O'Polo Man 20063/7

Ratings & consensus: Jil Sander Woman III
Community sentiment: Marc O'Polo Man 2006
Longevity: Jil Sander Woman III
Sillage & projection: Jil Sander Woman III
Value for money: Marc O'Polo Man 2006
Versatility: Marc O'Polo Man 2006
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Jil Sander Woman III

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Jil Sander Woman IIIJil Sander

Marc O'Polo Man 2006Marc O'Polo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.18/ 5 · 211 votes

Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%

4.17/ 5 · 30 votes

Have 26%Had 40%Want 34%

Category winnerJil Sander Woman IIIRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

46%Love

39%Like

2%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

211 votes

30%Love

60%Like

7%Ok

3%Dislike

0%Hate

30 votes

Category winnerMarc O'Polo Man 2006Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityJil Sander Woman III

SillageJil Sander Woman III

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value60

¤ Price value75

Category winnerMarc O'Polo Man 2006Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

warm spicy77%

earthy69%

floral61%

fresh spicy100%

woody91%

warm spicy83%

powdery74%

musky65%

herbal56%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AldehydesBay LeafPepperNutmegBrazilian RosewoodCorianderHiacynthBergamot

Heart

HoneyCarnationRoseOrris RootTuberoseGeraniumJasmineYlang-Ylang

Base

OakmossPatchouliBenzoinVetiverAmberCedarMuskSandalwood

Top15-30 mins

NutmegGingerPepperArtemisia

Heart2-4 hrs

MuskCedarOakmossSandalwoodAmber

Base5-7 hrs

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InformationalShared notesPepper, Nutmeg, Oakmoss and Amber. Durations are only published for Marc O'Polo Man 2006, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring64

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer67

Fall92

Winter67

Day100

Night33

Category winnerMarc O'Polo Man 2006Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex67

Women33

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,627

PerfumerMichel Almairac

Launched—

Reviews26

Overall rank#22,359

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerJil Sander Woman IIIHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Jil Sander Woman III opens with a crisp snap of aldehydes, herbal bay leaf, and crushed coriander seeds before settling into a grounded base of earthy oakmoss and Brazilian rosewood. Unlike sweet modern perfumes, this 1985 creation by Michel Almairac blends a sparkling soap-clean top with the aroma of freshly sharpene…

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Marc O'Polo Man 2006 brings a clean, outdoorsy freshness built around crisp spices and dry woods. The first spray releases a lively hit of grated nutmeg, sharp black pepper, and fresh ginger that immediately clears the air. Artemisia adds a bitter green herbal edge, keeping the spice from feeling thick or syrupy. With…

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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 Woman III or Marc O'Polo Man 2006?

Jil Sander Woman III takes 4 of 7 categories. Jil Sander Woman III is rated 4.18/5 from 211 votes; Marc O'Polo Man 2006 is rated 4.17/5 from 30 votes. Choose Jil Sander Woman III for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Marc O'Polo Man 2006 for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Jil Sander Woman III or Marc O'Polo Man 2006?

Jil Sander Woman III lasts longest (Jil Sander Woman III 81/100, Marc O'Polo Man 2006 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Jil Sander Woman III or Marc O'Polo Man 2006?

Jil Sander Woman III projects furthest (Jil Sander Woman III 69/100, Marc O'Polo Man 2006 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Jil Sander Woman III and Marc O'Polo Man 2006 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Pepper, Nutmeg, Oakmoss and Amber.

Is Jil Sander Woman III or Marc O'Polo Man 2006 better for summer or winter?

For summer, Marc O'Polo Man 2006 is the stronger pick. For winter, Jil Sander Woman III is the stronger pick. Marc O'Polo Man 2006 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Jil Sander Woman III and Marc O'Polo Man 2006?

Jil Sander Woman III has top notes of Aldehydes, Bay Leaf, Pepper and Nutmeg, heart notes of Honey, Carnation, Rose and Orris Root, a base of Oakmoss, Patchouli, Benzoin and Vetiver. Marc O'Polo Man 2006 has top notes of Nutmeg, Ginger, Pepper and Artemisia, heart notes of Musk, Cedar, Oakmoss and Sandalwood.