Fragrance comparison

Jil Sander Woman III vs Wind Song

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 858 ratings analysed

5 wins

Jil Sander Woman III

Jil Sander

4.18211 votes

Rank #4,625 WoodyFresh Spicy

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62%scent match

Closely related

Wind Song

Prince Matchabelli

3.72647 votes

Rank #4,768 AromaticWarm Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Jil Sander Woman III takes 5 of 7 categories.

Jil Sander Woman III
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Wind Song
Choose it for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Jil Sander Woman III5/7

Wind Song2/7

Ratings & consensus: Jil Sander Woman III
Community sentiment: Jil Sander Woman III
Longevity: Jil Sander Woman III
Sillage & projection: Jil Sander Woman III
Value for money: Wind Song
Versatility: Wind Song
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

Wind SongPrince Matchabelli

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.18/ 5 · 211 votes

Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%

3.72/ 5 · 647 votes

Have 43%Had 31%Want 26%

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

28%Love

43%Like

5%Ok

22%Dislike

2%Hate

647 votes

Category winnerJil Sander Woman IIIMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityJil Sander Woman III

SillageJil Sander Woman III

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value60

¤ Price value87

Category winnerWind SongBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

warm spicy77%

earthy69%

floral61%

aromatic100%

warm spicy92%

woody84%

floral77%

citrus69%

powdery61%

Scent match62%Closely related · both woody, aromatic 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

Top30 to 45 minutes

CorianderTarragonNeroliOrange LeafBergamotMandarin OrangeLemon

Heart2 to 4 hours

CarnationClovesYlang-YlangRoseOrris RootBrazilian RosewoodJasmine

Base3 to 6 hours

SandalwoodMuskCedarVetiverBenzoinAmber

InformationalShared notesBrazilian Rosewood, Coriander, Bergamot and Carnation. Durations are only published for Wind Song, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring64

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer65

Fall78

Winter61

Day100

Night40

Category winnerWind SongMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex67

Women33

Men2

Unisex25

Women73

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,625

PerfumerMichel Almairac

Launched—

Reviews26

Overall rank#4,768

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews194

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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Wind Song by Prince Matchabelli is a classic floral fragrance that leans into aromatic greenery, zesty citrus, and dry spice. First introduced in 1953, the scent greets you with a crisp burst of coriander, tarragon, bergamot, and neroli. As the bright opening settles, it reveals a distinctive floral heart packed 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 Wind Song?

Jil Sander Woman III takes 5 of 7 categories. Jil Sander Woman III is rated 4.18/5 from 211 votes; Wind Song is rated 3.72/5 from 647 votes. Choose Jil Sander Woman III for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Wind Song for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Jil Sander Woman III or Wind Song?

Jil Sander Woman III lasts longest (Jil Sander Woman III 81/100, Wind Song 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Jil Sander Woman III or Wind Song?

Jil Sander Woman III projects furthest (Jil Sander Woman III 69/100, Wind Song 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Jil Sander Woman III and Wind Song smell similar?

Closely related: a 62% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Brazilian Rosewood, Coriander, Bergamot and Carnation.

Is Jil Sander Woman III or Wind Song better for summer or winter?

For summer, Wind Song is the stronger pick. For winter, Jil Sander Woman III is the stronger pick. Wind Song suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Jil Sander Woman III and Wind Song?

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. Wind Song has top notes of Coriander, Tarragon, Neroli and Orange Leaf, heart notes of Carnation, Cloves, Ylang-Ylang and Rose, a base of Sandalwood, Musk, Cedar and Vetiver.