Fragrance comparison

Russian Woman vs Jil Sander Woman III

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 222 ratings analysed

Russian Woman

Leaders

3.1811 votes

Rank #64,604 FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Jil Sander Woman III

Jil Sander

4.18211 votes

Rank #4,310 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Jil Sander Woman III takes 5 of 5 categories.

Russian Woman
Choose it for a floral and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Jil Sander Woman III
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Russian Woman0/5

Jil Sander Woman III5/5

Ratings & consensus: Jil Sander Woman III
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Jil Sander Woman III
Sillage & projection: Jil Sander Woman III
Value for money: Jil Sander Woman III
Versatility: Not scored
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

Russian WomanLeaders

Jil Sander Woman IIIJil Sander

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.18/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 21%Had 0%Want 79%

4.18/ 5 · 211 votes

Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%

Category winnerJil Sander Woman IIIRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

36%Love

9%Like

0%Ok

45%Dislike

9%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

46%Love

39%Like

2%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

211 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate55

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityJil Sander Woman III

SillageJil Sander Woman III

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value0

¤ Price value60

Category winnerJil Sander Woman IIIBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

rose77%

fresh69%

vanilla61%

woody100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

warm spicy77%

earthy69%

floral61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both woody, fresh spicy and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Bergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

CoconutPeonyLilacRose

Base6-8+ hrs

SandalwoodVanillaNutmegCedar

Top

AldehydesBay LeafPepperNutmegBrazilian RosewoodCorianderHiacynthBergamot

Heart

HoneyCarnationRoseOrris RootTuberoseGeraniumJasmineYlang-Ylang

Base

OakmossPatchouliBenzoinVetiverAmberCedarMuskSandalwood

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Rose, Sandalwood and Nutmeg. Durations are only published for Russian Woman, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night50

Spring64

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 38%Work 32%Date 21%Party 9%

Men0

Unisex67

Women33

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#64,604

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#4,310

PerfumerMichel Almairac

Launched—

Reviews26

Category winnerJil Sander Woman IIIHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Russian Woman by Leaders takes an unusual path through classic feminine perfumery. The spray starts with a quick flash of tart bergamot that gives way within minutes to a powdery floral heart. Here, fresh peony, dewy rose, and cool spring lilac meet a distinctive hint of lactonic coconut. It feels unexpected. You get …

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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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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Russian Woman or Jil Sander Woman III?

Jil Sander Woman III takes 5 of 5 categories. Russian Woman is rated 3.18/5 from 11 votes; Jil Sander Woman III is rated 4.18/5 from 211 votes. Choose Russian Woman for a floral and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Jil Sander Woman III for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Russian Woman or Jil Sander Woman III?

Jil Sander Woman III lasts longest (Jil Sander Woman III 81/100, Russian Woman 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Russian Woman or Jil Sander Woman III?

Jil Sander Woman III projects furthest (Jil Sander Woman III 69/100, Russian Woman 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Russian Woman and Jil Sander Woman III smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fresh spicy and floral accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Rose, Sandalwood and Nutmeg.

Is Russian Woman or Jil Sander Woman III better for summer or winter?

Russian Woman suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Russian Woman and Jil Sander Woman III?

Russian Woman has top notes of Bergamot, heart notes of Coconut, Peony, Lilac and Rose, a base of Sandalwood, Vanilla, Nutmeg and Cedar. 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.