Knize Ten vs Jil Sander Man I (Man Pure)
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
55%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Knize Ten takes 4 of 7 categories.
Knize TenChoose it for a leather and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.
Jil Sander Man I (Man Pure)Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in winter.
Knize Ten4/7
Jil Sander Man I (Man Pure)3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Jil Sander Man I (Man Pure)
- Community sentiment
- Jil Sander Man I (Man Pure)
- Longevity
- Knize Ten
- Sillage & projection
- Knize Ten
- Value for money
- Knize Ten
- Versatility
- Jil Sander Man I (Man Pure)
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Knize Ten
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Knize TenKnizeJil Sander Man I (Man Pure)Jil SanderWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.07/ 5 · 2,002 votes
Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%
4.56/ 5 · 151 votes
Have 37%Had 18%Want 45%
Category winnerJil Sander Man I (Man Pure)Rating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate51%Love
31%Like
4%Ok
12%Dislike
1%Hate
1,204 votes
68%Love
25%Like
5%Ok
2%Dislike
1%Hate
151 votes
Category winnerJil Sander Man I (Man Pure)Most positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityKnize Ten
SillageKnize Ten
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerKnize TenBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothleather100%
woody92%
animalic84%
warm spicy77%
aromatic69%
smoky61%
woody100%
aromatic92%
fresh spicy84%
warm spicy77%
leather69%
earthy61%
Scent match55%Closely related · both woody, leather and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
GeraniumRosemaryBergamotOrangePetitgrainAmalfi Lemon
Heart
CarnationPatchouliSandalwoodOrrisTincture of RoseVirginia CedarCinnamonOrange Blossom
Base
LeatherCastoreumoak mossAmberMuskVanilla
Top
BasilClary SageAmalfi LemonOregano
Heart
PatchouliCinnamonCarnationGeranium
Base
Castoreumoak mossWoodsy NotesNutmegFrench labdanumVirginia Cedar
InformationalShared notesGeranium, Amalfi Lemon, Carnation and Patchouli. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring43
Summer17
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring52
Summer28
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerJil Sander Man I (Man Pure)Most year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#184
PerfumerFrancois Coty, Vincent Roubert
Launched—
Reviews257
Overall rank#2,821
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews20
Category winnerKnize TenHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotKnize Ten is a historical leather fragrance from the 1920s that defines the rugged, masculine aesthetic. It opens with a sharp, industrial burst of petitgrain and lemon before settling into a deep, animalic base of castoreum and dry leather. This is a scent for the dedicated enthusiast who appreciates uncompromising, …
Reviews →Jil Sander Man I, also known as Man Pure, is a dry, herbal woody chypre that opens with a blast of crushed oregano, sweet basil, and bright lemon. As the sharp green garden herbs settle, warm cinnamon and earthy patchouli emerge alongside crisp carnation, creating a rich barbershop warmth. The dry-down reveals deep oa…
Reviews →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, Knize Ten or Jil Sander Man I (Man Pure)?
Knize Ten takes 4 of 7 categories. Knize Ten is rated 4.07/5 from 2,002 votes; Jil Sander Man I (Man Pure) is rated 4.56/5 from 151 votes. Choose Knize Ten for a leather and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter. Choose Jil Sander Man I (Man Pure) for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Knize Ten or Jil Sander Man I (Man Pure)?
Knize Ten lasts longest (Knize Ten 82/100, Jil Sander Man I (Man Pure) 76/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Knize Ten or Jil Sander Man I (Man Pure)?
Projection is very close: Knize Ten 72/100, Jil Sander Man I (Man Pure) 70/100 for sillage.
Do Knize Ten and Jil Sander Man I (Man Pure) smell similar?
Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, leather and aromatic accords. Common notes include Geranium, Amalfi Lemon, Carnation and Patchouli.
Is Knize Ten or Jil Sander Man I (Man Pure) better for summer or winter?
For summer, Jil Sander Man I (Man Pure) is the stronger pick. For winter, Knize Ten is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Knize Ten and Jil Sander Man I (Man Pure)?
Knize Ten has top notes of Geranium, Rosemary, Bergamot and Orange, heart notes of Carnation, Patchouli, Sandalwood and Orris, a base of Leather, Castoreum, oak moss and Amber. Jil Sander Man I (Man Pure) has top notes of Basil, Clary Sage, Amalfi Lemon and Oregano, heart notes of Patchouli, Cinnamon, Carnation and Geranium, a base of Castoreum, oak moss, Woodsy Notes and Nutmeg.
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