Sketch vs Jil Sander No. 4
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
32%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Jil Sander No. 4 takes 6 of 7 categories.
SketchChoose it for a vanilla and patchouli character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.
Jil Sander No. 4Choose it for a aromatic and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Sketch1/7
Jil Sander No. 46/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Jil Sander No. 4
- Community sentiment
- Jil Sander No. 4
- Longevity
- Jil Sander No. 4
- Sillage & projection
- Jil Sander No. 4
- Value for money
- Jil Sander No. 4
- Versatility
- Sketch
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Jil Sander No. 4
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
SketchMaison VioletJil Sander No. 4Jil SanderWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.00/ 5 · 318 votes
Have 37%Had 12%Want 52%
4.03/ 5 · 2,005 votes
Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%
Category winnerJil Sander No. 4Rating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate35%Love
41%Like
15%Ok
8%Dislike
2%Hate
318 votes
38%Love
43%Like
5%Ok
13%Dislike
1%Hate
2,005 votes
Category winnerJil Sander No. 4Most positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityJil Sander No. 4
SillageJil Sander No. 4
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerJil Sander No. 4Best value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothvanilla100%
patchouli92%
fresh spicy84%
warm spicy77%
woody69%
sweet61%
aromatic100%
powdery92%
woody84%
white floral77%
sweet69%
warm spicy61%
Scent match32%Clearly different · both woody, warm spicy and sweet
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15 to 30 minutes
NutmegPink PepperBergamot
Heart2 to 3 hours
TuberoseRose
Base6 to 8 hours
PatchouliMadagascar VanillaTonka Bean
Top
PlumGalbanumPeachGeraniumRoseAniseBergamot
Heart
TuberoseCarnationNutmegYlang-YlangMyrrhJasmineHeliotropeTarragon
Base
CivetSandalwoodOakmossCorianderVanillaTonka BeanMuskAmbergris
InformationalShared notesNutmeg, Bergamot, Tuberose and Rose. Durations are only published for Sketch, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring36
Summer19
Fall100
Winter94
Day82
Night100
Spring39
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerSketchMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#31,097
PerfumerNathalie Lorson
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#705
PerfumerMichel Almairac
Launched—
Reviews193
Category winnerJil Sander No. 4Higher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotSketch by Maison Violet is an oriental floral fragrance built around a core of Madagascar vanilla, earthy patchouli, and spicy accents. The scent opens with a sharp burst of bergamot paired with warm nutmeg and brisk pink pepper. As the bright start calms, a floral heart of tuberose and rose softens the initial bite, …
Reviews →Jil Sander No. 4 delivers a lush blend of spiced dark plum, velvety peach, and creamy tuberose layered over an earthy base of oakmoss, sandalwood, and warm vanilla. It opens with an unmistakable burst of sweet fruit and aromatic green galbanum before settling into a powdery floral heart warmed by nutmeg and carnation.…
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, Sketch or Jil Sander No. 4?
Jil Sander No. 4 takes 6 of 7 categories. Sketch is rated 4.00/5 from 318 votes; Jil Sander No. 4 is rated 4.03/5 from 2,005 votes. Choose Sketch for a vanilla and patchouli character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Jil Sander No. 4 for a aromatic and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Sketch or Jil Sander No. 4?
They last about the same: Jil Sander No. 4 74/100, Sketch 73/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Sketch or Jil Sander No. 4?
Jil Sander No. 4 projects furthest (Jil Sander No. 4 68/100, Sketch 61/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Sketch and Jil Sander No. 4 smell similar?
Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and sweet accords. Common notes include Nutmeg, Bergamot, Tuberose and Rose.
Is Sketch or Jil Sander No. 4 better for summer or winter?
For summer, Sketch is the stronger pick. For winter, Jil Sander No. 4 is the stronger pick. Sketch suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Sketch and Jil Sander No. 4?
Sketch has top notes of Nutmeg, Pink Pepper and Bergamot, heart notes of Tuberose and Rose, a base of Patchouli, Madagascar Vanilla and Tonka Bean. Jil Sander No. 4 has top notes of Plum, Galbanum, Peach and Geranium, heart notes of Tuberose, Carnation, Nutmeg and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Civet, Sandalwood, Oakmoss and Coriander.
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