Sander for Men vs Splash
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
45%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Sander for Men takes 6 of 7 categories.
Sander for MenChoose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
SplashChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Best in spring.
Sander for Men6/7
Splash0/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Sander for Men
- Community sentiment
- Sander for Men
- Longevity
- Sander for Men
- Sillage & projection
- Tie
- Value for money
- Sander for Men
- Versatility
- Sander for Men
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Sander for Men
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Sander for MenJil SanderSplashJoop!Winner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.93/ 5 · 1,438 votes
Have 50%Had 50%Want 0%
3.77/ 5 · 366 votes
Have 52%Had 48%Want 0%
Category winnerSander for MenRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate34%Love
55%Like
4%Ok
7%Dislike
0%Hate
1,137 votes
27%Love
45%Like
5%Ok
21%Dislike
1%Hate
366 votes
Category winnerSander for MenMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevitySander for Men
SillageTie
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerSander for MenBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfresh spicy100%
aromatic88%
warm spicy77%
green65%
woody53%
fresh42%
aromatic100%
woody92%
marine84%
fruity77%
warm spicy69%
soft spicy61%
Scent match45%Some overlap · both aromatic, warm spicy and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
IvyMintCinnamon
Heart
PepperClovesCardamomCorianderNutmeg
Base
CypressCedarSandalwoodLabdanumTobacco
Top
Cassowary fruitCoriander
Heart
Sea waterCardamom
Base
CedarLabdanumSandalwood
InformationalShared notesCardamom, Coriander, Cedar and Sandalwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter29
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter15
Day–
Night–
Category winnerSander for MenMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#1,304
PerfumerJacques Cavallier Belletrud
Launched—
Reviews185
Overall rank#30,445
PerfumerLouise Turner
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerSander for MenHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotSander for Men by Jil Sander opens with a brisk snap of crushed ivy leaves, crisp Brazilian mint, and a gentle flick of cinnamon. It quickly settles into an invigorating blend of black pepper, cardamom, and woody coriander before grounding itself on dry cedar and fresh cypress wood. The overall aroma feels like cool …
Reviews →Joop! Splash brings a sharp, watery crispness that feels immediately familiar yet subtly different. Designed by Louise Turner, it cuts through the heat with an unusual fruitiness that keeps it from being another generic marine designer scent. A base of dry cedar and warm resins gives the clean, breezy opening a solid …
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, Sander for Men or Splash?
Sander for Men takes 6 of 7 categories. Sander for Men is rated 3.93/5 from 1,438 votes; Splash is rated 3.77/5 from 366 votes. Choose Sander for Men for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Splash for a aromatic and woody character. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Sander for Men or Splash?
Sander for Men lasts longest (Sander for Men 66/100, Splash 63/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Sander for Men or Splash?
Projection is very close: Sander for Men 57/100, Splash 57/100 for sillage.
Do Sander for Men and Splash smell similar?
Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Coriander, Cedar and Sandalwood.
Is Sander for Men or Splash better for summer or winter?
For summer, Sander for Men is the stronger pick. For winter, Sander for Men is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Sander for Men and Splash?
Sander for Men has top notes of Ivy, Mint and Cinnamon, heart notes of Pepper, Cloves, Cardamom and Coriander, a base of Cypress, Cedar, Sandalwood and Labdanum. Splash has top notes of Cassowary fruit and Coriander, heart notes of Sea water and Cardamom, a base of Cedar, Labdanum and Sandalwood.
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