Fragrance comparison

Opera III vs Jil Sander Man I (Man Pure)

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 194 ratings analysed

Opera III

Roberto Capucci

3.6143 votes

Rank #18,289 AromaticAmber

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31%scent match

Clearly different

6 wins

Jil Sander Man I (Man Pure)

Jil Sander

4.56151 votes

Rank #2,828 WoodyAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Jil Sander Man I (Man Pure) takes 6 of 7 categories.

Opera III
Choose it for a aromatic and amber character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Jil Sander Man I (Man Pure)
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Opera III1/7

Jil Sander Man I (Man Pure)6/7

Ratings & consensus: Jil Sander Man I (Man Pure)
Community sentiment: Jil Sander Man I (Man Pure)
Longevity: Jil Sander Man I (Man Pure)
Sillage & projection: Jil Sander Man I (Man Pure)
Value for money: Jil Sander Man I (Man Pure)
Versatility: Opera III
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Jil Sander Man I (Man Pure)

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Opera IIIRoberto Capucci

Jil Sander Man I (Man Pure)Jil Sander

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.61/ 5 · 43 votes

Have 21%Had 19%Want 59%

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 hate

31%Love

44%Like

9%Ok

16%Dislike

0%Hate

32 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

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate89

Category winners

LongevityJil Sander Man I (Man Pure)

SillageJil Sander Man I (Man Pure)

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value71

Category winnerJil Sander Man I (Man Pure)Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

amber92%

sweet84%

soft spicy77%

woody69%

anis61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

warm spicy77%

leather69%

earthy61%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CassisRed AppleBergamotAmalfi Lemon

Heart

AniseRoseBasilJasmineCarnationPeach

Base

Tonka BeanAmberMuskSandalwoodVirginia Cedar

Top

BasilClary SageAmalfi LemonOregano

Heart

PatchouliCinnamonCarnationGeranium

Base

Castoreumoak mossWoodsy NotesNutmegFrench labdanumVirginia Cedar

InformationalShared notesAmalfi Lemon, Basil, Carnation and Virginia Cedar. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer75

Fall38

Winter13

Day100

Night22

Spring52

Summer28

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerOpera IIIMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men20

Unisex40

Women40

Men96

Unisex4

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,289

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews16

Overall rank#2,828

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews20

Category winnerJil Sander Man I (Man Pure)Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Opera III by Roberto Capucci is a unique woody-musk fragrance for women, launched in 1999. It opens with bright cassis and red apple before settling into a warm heart of anise, basil, and rose. This clean, comforting scent balances fresh citrus notes with a resinous base of tonka bean and sandalwood, making it ideal f…

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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…

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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, Opera III or Jil Sander Man I (Man Pure)?

Jil Sander Man I (Man Pure) takes 6 of 7 categories. Opera III is rated 3.61/5 from 43 votes; Jil Sander Man I (Man Pure) is rated 4.56/5 from 151 votes. Choose Opera III for a aromatic and amber character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Jil Sander Man I (Man Pure) for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Opera III or Jil Sander Man I (Man Pure)?

Jil Sander Man I (Man Pure) lasts longest (Jil Sander Man I (Man Pure) 76/100, Opera III 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Opera III or Jil Sander Man I (Man Pure)?

Jil Sander Man I (Man Pure) projects furthest (Jil Sander Man I (Man Pure) 70/100, Opera III 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Opera III and Jil Sander Man I (Man Pure) smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Amalfi Lemon, Basil, Carnation and Virginia Cedar.

Is Opera III or Jil Sander Man I (Man Pure) better for summer or winter?

For summer, Opera III is the stronger pick. For winter, Jil Sander Man I (Man Pure) is the stronger pick. Opera III suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Opera III and Jil Sander Man I (Man Pure)?

Opera III has top notes of Cassis, Red Apple, Bergamot and Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Anise, Rose, Basil and Jasmine, a base of Tonka Bean, Amber, Musk and Sandalwood. 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.