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Background by Jil Sander
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Jil Sander · Male

Background by Jil Sander is a distinctive oriental fougere that opens with a brisk combination of sweet anise, tart raspberry, and herbal lavender. As the initial freshne…

AniseRaspberryTarragonLavenderBergamotLemonCinnamonCarnation
LONGEVITY77
SILLAGE68
RATING4.5
RANK#4595
GENDER Any Masculine Feminine Unisex
HOUSE Any Same house Other houses
SHARED NOTES Any 2+ 3+
PERFORMANCE Any Close Louder Quieter
SEASON Any Warm Cool
MATCH ON Notes Opening Dry-down Performance Accords

20 matches to Background, closest first.

64
MATCH
Miss Worth by Worth

Worth

Miss Worth

Shares Anise, Benzoin, Carnation.

Rank #5,893 4.2 rating Female

Miss Worth is a vintage floral oriental from 1977 that balances bright aldehydes and fruit with a rich base of benzoin and moss. It wears as a sophist…

76 LONGEVITY Long
75 SILLAGE Strong
81 LOVE / HATE Loved
75 PRICE VALUE Good value
OPENING

2 shared top notes

DRY-DOWN

5 shared base notes

63
MATCH
Fashion by Leonard

Leonard

Fashion

Shares Benzoin, Carnation, Lily-of-the-valley.

Rank #21,330 4.1 rating Female

Fashion by Leonard opens with a tart flash of bergamot, ripe plum, and juicy peach that quickly gives way to dry tarragon. You smell crisp fruit rathe…

66 LONGEVITY Long
53 SILLAGE Strong
78 LOVE / HATE Liked
32 PRICE VALUE Pricey
OPENING

4 shared top notes

DRY-DOWN

7 shared base notes

55
MATCH
Ambre Noir by Jinkoh Store

Jinkoh Store

Ambre Noir

Shares Benzoin, Carnation, Cinnamon.

Rank #7,699 4.6 rating Unisex

Ambre Noir by Jinkoh Store opens with a dark, mouthwatering rush of simmered plum jam, spicy clove, and warm cinnamon. Rather than smelling like a dus…

91 LONGEVITY Eternal
80 SILLAGE Enormous
89 LOVE / HATE Loved
53 PRICE VALUE Fair
OPENING

1 shared top note

DRY-DOWN

6 shared base notes

57
MATCH
Odd Rush by Signature Fragrances

Signature Fragrances

Odd Rush

Shares Benzoin, Carnation, Cinnamon.

Rank #45,683 3.8 rating Unisex

Odd Rush opens like a bright fruit basket, led by mango, peach and apricot, then turns softer with light florals, cinnamon and a warm vanilla amber ba…

100 LONGEVITY Eternal
69 SILLAGE Strong
69 LOVE / HATE Liked
100 PRICE VALUE Great value
OPENING

2 shared top notes

DRY-DOWN

5 shared base notes

57
MATCH
Bvlgari Pour Femme by Bvlgari

Bvlgari

Bvlgari Pour Femme

Shares Benzoin, Carnation, Heliotrope.

Rank #3,503 4.0 rating Female

Bvlgari Pour Femme is a polished floral with a powdery violet and iris signature, softened by rose, jasmine, musk and sandalwood. It feels elegant, fe…

70 LONGEVITY Long
60 SILLAGE Strong
77 LOVE / HATE Liked
48 PRICE VALUE Fair
OPENING

2 shared top notes

DRY-DOWN

6 shared base notes

55
MATCH
Yvresse (Champagne) by Yves Saint Laurent

Yves Saint Laurent

Yvresse (Champagne)

Shares Anise, Benzoin, Carnation.

Rank #559 4.1 rating Female

Yves Saint Laurent Yvresse, originally named Champagne when it launched in 1993, smells like popping a chilled bottle of sparkling peach wine in the m…

80 LONGEVITY Long
74 SILLAGE Strong
78 LOVE / HATE Liked
45 PRICE VALUE Fair
OPENING

1 shared top note

DRY-DOWN

5 shared base notes

54
MATCH
51 Pour Femme by Roja Dove

Roja Dove

51 Pour Femme

Shares Anise, Benzoin, Cinnamon.

Rank #4,489 4.2 rating Female

51 Pour Femme is a plush white floral with creamy woods, vanilla, soft powder, and a lightly fruity touch of raspberry. It opens fresh, then settles i…

60 LONGEVITY Moderate
60 SILLAGE Strong
81 LOVE / HATE Loved
22 PRICE VALUE Pricey
OPENING

1 shared top note

DRY-DOWN

3 shared base notes

54
MATCH
Jovan Frankincense and Myrrh Cologne Concentrate by Jovan

Jovan

Jovan Frankincense and Myrrh Cologne Concentrate

Shares Benzoin, Carnation, Cinnamon.

Rank #37,531 4.7 rating Female

Jovan Frankincense and Myrrh Cologne Concentrate delivers a warm, resinous puff of vintage drugstore charm. This 1974 release layers sweet raspberry o…

70 LONGEVITY Long
63 SILLAGE Strong
92 LOVE / HATE Loved
56 PRICE VALUE Fair
OPENING

2 shared top notes

DRY-DOWN

2 shared base notes

52
MATCH
51 Pour Femme Essence De Parfum by Roja Dove

Roja Dove

51 Pour Femme Essence De Parfum

Shares Anise, Benzoin, Cinnamon.

Rank #8,478 4.1 rating Female

A polished floral amber with juicy raspberry, creamy white florals, soft vanilla and smooth woods. 51 Pour Femme Essence De Parfum usually reads rich,…

55 LONGEVITY Moderate
46 SILLAGE Moderate
77 LOVE / HATE Liked
23 PRICE VALUE Pricey
OPENING

1 shared top note

DRY-DOWN

3 shared base notes

58
MATCH
Enigme by Pierre Cardin

Pierre Cardin

Enigme

Shares Benzoin, Carnation, Cinnamon.

Rank #31,464 4.2 rating Male

Pierre Cardin Enigme is a classic aromatic spicy fragrance from 1992, composed by perfumer Alberto Morillas. The scent opens with a burst of tarragon…

76 LONGEVITY Long
67 SILLAGE Strong
80 LOVE / HATE Liked
59 PRICE VALUE Fair
OPENING

4 shared top notes

DRY-DOWN

7 shared base notes

52
MATCH
Bijan Men by Bijan

Bijan

Bijan Men

Shares Benzoin, Carnation, Cinnamon.

Rank #477 4.0 rating Male

Bijan Men is a big 1980s aromatic fougere with herbs, spice, powder, leather, oakmoss and honeyed warmth. Reviewers often describe it as confident, un…

75 LONGEVITY Long
67 SILLAGE Strong
76 LOVE / HATE Liked
85 PRICE VALUE Great value
OPENING

3 shared top notes

DRY-DOWN

5 shared base notes

53
MATCH
Romeo Gigli per Uomo by Romeo Gigli

Romeo Gigli

Romeo Gigli per Uomo

Shares Benzoin, Carnation, Cinnamon.

Rank #3,237 4.4 rating Male

Romeo Gigli per Uomo opens with a sharp burst of tarragon, lavender, and bright bergamot before settling into a warm, spicy heart of cinnamon and bals…

70 LONGEVITY Long
65 SILLAGE Strong
85 LOVE / HATE Loved
49 PRICE VALUE Fair
OPENING

3 shared top notes

DRY-DOWN

7 shared base notes

52
MATCH
Blue Jeans by Versace

Versace

Blue Jeans

Shares Anise, Carnation, Heliotrope.

Rank #2,420 3.8 rating Male

Versace Blue Jeans is a nostalgic aromatic fougere that feels like a casual weekend in a bottle. It opens with sharp citrus and fresh anise, before re…

62 LONGEVITY Long
51 SILLAGE Strong
69 LOVE / HATE Liked
84 PRICE VALUE Great value
OPENING

2 shared top notes

DRY-DOWN

6 shared base notes

55
MATCH
Wild Country by Avon

Avon

Wild Country

Shares Anise, Benzoin, Carnation.

Rank #6,160 3.9 rating Male

Wild Country by Avon is an enduring aromatic fougere that has shaped men's grooming since 1967. It opens with sharp lavender and spicy coriander, sett…

57 LONGEVITY Moderate
55 SILLAGE Strong
73 LOVE / HATE Liked
80 PRICE VALUE Good value
OPENING

4 shared top notes

DRY-DOWN

5 shared base notes

53
MATCH
Sagamore by Lancôme

Lancôme

Sagamore

Shares Benzoin, Carnation, Cinnamon.

Rank #3,330 4.1 rating Male

Sagamore is a classic-leaning citrus aromatic that opens bright with bergamot, lemon, lavender and sage, then turns drier, spicier and more woody on s…

73 LONGEVITY Long
63 SILLAGE Strong
82 LOVE / HATE Loved
59 PRICE VALUE Fair
OPENING

3 shared top notes

DRY-DOWN

5 shared base notes

52
MATCH
Maroussia by Slava Zaitsev

Slava Zaitsev

Maroussia

Shares Benzoin, Carnation, Heliotrope.

Rank #2,451 3.7 rating Female

Slava Zaitsev Maroussia hits the air with a brisk, soapy rush of aldehydes, crisp bergamot, and sweet orange blossom that immediately brings to mind f…

67 LONGEVITY Long
62 SILLAGE Strong
67 LOVE / HATE Liked
83 PRICE VALUE Great value
OPENING

1 shared top note

DRY-DOWN

7 shared base notes

51
MATCH
Quelques Fleurs l'Original by Houbigant

Houbigant

Quelques Fleurs l'Original

Shares Carnation, Heliotrope, Lily-of-the-valley.

Rank #26,759 4.1 rating Female

Quelques Fleurs l'Original is the historic blueprint for complex multi-floral perfumery. The spray opens with a sharp burst of bitter tarragon, crisp…

72 LONGEVITY Long
65 SILLAGE Strong
77 LOVE / HATE Liked
51 PRICE VALUE Fair
OPENING

3 shared top notes

DRY-DOWN

5 shared base notes

51
MATCH
Quelques Fleurs l’Original 250e Anniversaire by Houbigant

Houbigant

Quelques Fleurs l’Original 250e Anniversaire

Shares Carnation, Heliotrope, Lily-of-the-valley.

Rank #45,245 5.0 rating Female

Houbigant Quelques Fleurs l’Original 250e Anniversaire delivers a bright, historic floral bouquet packed with lush botanicals and sparkling citrus. Th…

80 LONGEVITY Long
75 SILLAGE Strong
100 LOVE / HATE Loved
25 PRICE VALUE Pricey
OPENING

3 shared top notes

DRY-DOWN

5 shared base notes

50
MATCH
Ellen Tracy by Ellen Tracy

Ellen Tracy

Ellen Tracy

Shares Carnation, Cinnamon, Lily-of-the-valley.

Rank #4,104 3.9 rating Female

Ellen Tracy by Ellen Tracy delivers a soft, comforting profile centered on ripe fruit, powdery florals, and creamy woods. The scent opens with sweet p…

61 LONGEVITY Long
54 SILLAGE Strong
71 LOVE / HATE Liked
80 PRICE VALUE Good value
OPENING

2 shared top notes

DRY-DOWN

5 shared base notes

49
MATCH
Tsar by Van Cleef & Arpels

Van Cleef & Arpels

Tsar

Shares Carnation, Cinnamon, Lily-of-the-valley.

Rank #750 4.2 rating Male

Van Cleef & Arpels Tsar is a quintessential green aromatic cologne that captures the crisp air of a dense pine forest. It opens with an invigorating r…

72 LONGEVITY Long
62 SILLAGE Strong
80 LOVE / HATE Liked
48 PRICE VALUE Fair
OPENING

2 shared top notes

DRY-DOWN

5 shared base notes

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