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Simply vs Eterniris

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

Updated 502 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Simply takes 5 of 7 categories.

  • Simply

    Choose it for a powdery and violet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

  • Eterniris

    Choose it for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and versatility. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Simply5/7
Eterniris2/7
Ratings & consensus
Simply
Community sentiment
Simply
Longevity
Eterniris
Sillage & projection
Simply
Value for money
Simply
Versatility
Eterniris
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Simply

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
SimplyJil Sander
EternirisHermetica
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.88/ 5 · 419 votes
Have 31%Had 20%Want 49%
3.57/ 5 · 83 votes
Have 45%Had 15%Want 40%
Category winnerSimplyRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
27%Love
51%Like
4%Ok
16%Dislike
1%Hate

419 votes

33%Love
23%Like
22%Ok
14%Dislike
8%Hate

83 votes

Category winnerSimplyMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity65
〰 Sillage63
♥ Love / hate72
⏱ Longevity72
〰 Sillage58
♥ Love / hate64
Category winners

LongevityEterniris

SillageSimply

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value65
¤ Price value52
Category winnerSimplyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
powdery100%
violet92%
leather84%
woody77%
fresh spicy69%
ozonic61%
warm spicy100%
fresh spicy92%
fruity84%
woody77%
aromatic69%
sweet61%
Scent match31%Clearly different · both fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
Violet LeafBergamotMandarin Orange
Heart
VioletNutmegCedarMusk
Base
LeatherPatchouliVanilla
Top
PineappleSaffronBulgarian RosePepperMandarin OrangeBergamotViolet Leaf
Heart
RaspberryLily-of-the-ValleyGeraniumCloveOrrisCedarJasmineNutmeg
Base
Indian OudVetiverPatchouliAmberMyrrhVanillaMuskTonka Bean
InformationalShared notesViolet Leaf, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Nutmeg. 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
Summer0
Fall0
Winter99
Day–
Night–
Spring90
Summer55
Fall100
Winter72
Day100
Night95
Category winnerEternirisMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men13
Unisex42
Women46
Men44
Unisex42
Women15
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,971

PerfumerChristophe Raynaud

Launched—

Reviews38

Overall rank#15,921

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews17

Category winnerSimplyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Simply Jil Sander is a crisp, modern woody floral built around cool violet leaf, clean cedar, and smooth jacket leather. It opens with a splash of brisk mandarin orange and bergamot before settling into sweet powdery violet petals sprinkled with warm nutmeg. As the scent warms on your skin, earthy patchouli and a touc…

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Hermetica Eterniris takes the classic pairing of rich woods and velvety floral notes in an unexpected, alcohol-free direction. The scent opens with a lively splash of juicy pineapple, zesty bergamot, and warm saffron, instantly catching your attention before softening into a powdery heart of earthy orris, raspberry, a…

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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, Simply or Eterniris?

Simply takes 5 of 7 categories. Simply is rated 3.88/5 from 419 votes; Eterniris is rated 3.57/5 from 83 votes. Choose Simply for a powdery and violet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Eterniris for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and versatility. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Simply or Eterniris?

Eterniris lasts longest (Eterniris 72/100, Simply 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Simply or Eterniris?

Simply projects furthest (Simply 63/100, Eterniris 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Simply and Eterniris smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Violet Leaf, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Nutmeg.

Is Simply or Eterniris better for summer or winter?

For summer, Eterniris is the stronger pick. For winter, Simply is the stronger pick. Eterniris suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Simply and Eterniris?

Simply has top notes of Violet Leaf, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Violet, Nutmeg, Cedar and Musk, a base of Leather, Patchouli and Vanilla. Eterniris has top notes of Pineapple, Saffron, Bulgarian Rose and Pepper, heart notes of Raspberry, Lily-of-the-Valley, Geranium and Clove, a base of Indian Oud, Vetiver, Patchouli and Amber.

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