Fragrance comparison

Miel Obscura vs Jil Sander Bath and Beauty

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 176 ratings analysed

3 wins

Miel Obscura

PARIS CORNER

4.3816 votes

Rank #33,810 WoodyHoney

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

Jil Sander Bath and Beauty

Jil Sander

4.41160 votes

Rank #6,264 WoodyPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Miel Obscura takes 3 of 5 categories.

Miel Obscura
Choose it for a woody and honey character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Jil Sander Bath and Beauty
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Miel Obscura3/5

Jil Sander Bath and Beauty2/5

Ratings & consensus: Jil Sander Bath and Beauty
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Miel Obscura
Sillage & projection: Miel Obscura
Value for money: Miel Obscura
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Jil Sander Bath and Beauty

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Miel ObscuraPARIS CORNER

Jil Sander Bath and BeautyJil Sander

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.38/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 25%Had 0%Want 75%

4.41/ 5 · 160 votes

Have 35%Had 35%Want 31%

Category winnerJil Sander Bath and BeautyRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

69%Love

19%Like

0%Ok

6%Dislike

6%Hate

16 votes · too few to score

59%Love

31%Like

2%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

160 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityMiel Obscura

SillageMiel Obscura

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value94

¤ Price value55

Category winnerMiel ObscuraBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

honey92%

sweet84%

floral77%

aromatic69%

caramel61%

woody100%

powdery92%

floral84%

aldehydic77%

amber69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both woody and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

PineCaramelBergamot

Heart3 to 5 hours

HoneyRoseViolet

Base6 to 8 hours

BenzoinCedarMusk

Top

AldehydesBergamotVioletFruity NotesLemon

Heart

Ylang-YlangCorianderIrisCarnationRoseJasmineHoneyOrchid

Base

CedarIncenseMuskSandalwoodBenzoinAmber

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Honey, Rose and Violet. Durations are only published for Miel Obscura, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer17

Fall100

Winter100

Day80

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter63

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men8

Unisex50

Women42

Men0

Unisex41

Women59

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#33,810

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#6,264

PerfumerJacques Artarit

Launched—

Reviews15

Category winnerJil Sander Bath and BeautyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Miel Obscura by PARIS CORNER balances sweet gourmand warmth with crisp, resinous depth. The fragrance introduces itself with a contrast of tart bergamot, sharp green pine, and buttery caramel. As the opening settles, the heart reveals rich honey intertwined with gentle rose and soft violet, creating a floral core that…

Reviews →

Jil Sander Bath and Beauty is a classic 1981 chypre floral fragrance centered on crisp bath soap freshness and warm, dry woods. The scent opens with a bright burst of fizzy aldehydes, zesty bergamot, and sweet violet petals, creating the refreshing feeling of stepping out of a steamy luxury shower. As the opening 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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Miel Obscura or Jil Sander Bath and Beauty?

Miel Obscura takes 3 of 5 categories. Miel Obscura is rated 4.38/5 from 16 votes; Jil Sander Bath and Beauty is rated 4.41/5 from 160 votes. Choose Miel Obscura for a woody and honey character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Jil Sander Bath and Beauty for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Miel Obscura or Jil Sander Bath and Beauty?

Miel Obscura lasts longest (Miel Obscura 82/100, Jil Sander Bath and Beauty 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Miel Obscura or Jil Sander Bath and Beauty?

Miel Obscura projects furthest (Miel Obscura 67/100, Jil Sander Bath and Beauty 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Miel Obscura and Jil Sander Bath and Beauty smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and floral accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Honey, Rose and Violet.

Is Miel Obscura or Jil Sander Bath and Beauty better for summer or winter?

Miel Obscura suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Miel Obscura and Jil Sander Bath and Beauty?

Miel Obscura has top notes of Pine, Caramel and Bergamot, heart notes of Honey, Rose and Violet, a base of Benzoin, Cedar and Musk. Jil Sander Bath and Beauty has top notes of Aldehydes, Bergamot, Violet and Fruity Notes, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Coriander, Iris and Carnation, a base of Cedar, Incense, Musk and Sandalwood.