Fragrance comparison

Uomo vs Jil Sander Man III

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 85 ratings analysed

6 wins

Uomo

Avon

4.1355 votes

Rank #26,724 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

Jil Sander Man III

Jil Sander

4.0730 votes

Rank #35,550 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Uomo takes 6 of 7 categories.

Uomo
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Jil Sander Man III
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Uomo6/7

Jil Sander Man III1/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

UomoAvon

Jil Sander Man IIIJil Sander

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.13/ 5 · 55 votes

Have 15%Had 61%Want 24%

4.07/ 5 · 30 votes

Have 27%Had 22%Want 51%

Category winnerUomoRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

49%Like

4%Ok

5%Dislike

4%Hate

55 votes

43%Love

33%Like

10%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

30 votes

Category winnerUomoMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityUomo

SillageUomo

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value71

¤ Price value50

Category winnerUomoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic86%

fresh spicy72%

herbal58%

fresh44%

musky30%

aromatic100%

woody92%

mossy84%

fresh spicy77%

warm spicy69%

lavender61%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

ArtemisiaboxwoodJuniperWhite Cedar ExtractBasil

Heart

SageLavender

Base

CypressMuskPeru Balsam

Top

LavenderBergamotArtemisiaRosemarySageCoriander

Heart

RoseCarnationCloveThymeJuniperFruity Notes

Base

Pineoak mossMuskSandalwoodPatchouliVirginia CedarOlibanum

InformationalShared notesArtemisia, Juniper, Sage and Lavender. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring56

Summer28

Fall83

Winter100

Day79

Night100

Spring88

Summer25

Fall100

Winter88

Day100

Night67

Category winnerJil Sander Man IIIMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men80

Unisex20

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,724

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#35,550

PerfumerPierre Bourdon

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerUomoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Uomo by Avon is a distinctly woody and aromatic fragrance for men, launched in 2000. It centers on a sharp, herbal opening of artemisia, juniper, and basil that transitions into a sage and lavender heart. The dry-down features cypress, musk, and peru balsam. It is a classic choice for everyday wear during cooler sprin…

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Jil Sander Man III is a crisp, forest-green aromatic chypre that balances bracing herbal freshness with a warm, wooded backbone. The fragrance opens with a sharp burst of lavender, bergamot, and bitter artemisia, backed by the savory snap of crushed rosemary and garden sage. As it settles, a spicy heart of clove, carn…

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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, Uomo or Jil Sander Man III?

Uomo takes 6 of 7 categories. Uomo is rated 4.13/5 from 55 votes; Jil Sander Man III is rated 4.07/5 from 30 votes. Choose Uomo for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Jil Sander Man III for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Uomo or Jil Sander Man III?

They last about the same: Uomo 65/100, Jil Sander Man III 64/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Uomo or Jil Sander Man III?

Uomo projects furthest (Uomo 57/100, Jil Sander Man III 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Uomo and Jil Sander Man III smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Artemisia, Juniper, Sage and Lavender.

Is Uomo or Jil Sander Man III better for summer or winter?

For summer, Uomo is the stronger pick. For winter, Uomo is the stronger pick. Uomo suits evening wear; Jil Sander Man III suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Uomo and Jil Sander Man III?

Uomo has top notes of Artemisia, boxwood, Juniper and White Cedar Extract, heart notes of Sage and Lavender, a base of Cypress, Musk and Peru Balsam. Jil Sander Man III has top notes of Lavender, Bergamot, Artemisia and Rosemary, heart notes of Rose, Carnation, Clove and Thyme, a base of Pine, oak moss, Musk and Sandalwood.