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Background by Jil Sander
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Background

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#4209
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

Worth

Miss Worth

Shares Anise, Benzoin, Carnation.

Rank #5,001 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

55
MATCH

Jinkoh Store

Ambre Noir

Shares Benzoin, Carnation, Cinnamon.

Rank #7,284 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

Signature Fragrances

Odd Rush

Shares Benzoin, Carnation, Cinnamon.

Rank #37,622 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

Bvlgari Pour Femme

Shares Benzoin, Carnation, Heliotrope.

Rank #2,924 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

Yves Saint Laurent

Yvresse (Champagne)

Shares Anise, Benzoin, Carnation.

Rank #788 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

Roja Dove

51 Pour Femme

Shares Anise, Benzoin, Cinnamon.

Rank #3,600 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

Jovan Frankincense and Myrrh Cologne Concentrate

Shares Benzoin, Carnation, Cinnamon.

Rank #32,981 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

Roja Dove

51 Pour Femme Essence De Parfum

Shares Anise, Benzoin, Cinnamon.

Rank #7,388 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

Pierre Cardin

Enigme

Shares Benzoin, Carnation, Cinnamon.

Rank #26,013 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

Bijan Men

Shares Benzoin, Carnation, Cinnamon.

Rank #523 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

Romeo Gigli per Uomo

Shares Benzoin, Carnation, Cinnamon.

Rank #2,931 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

Versace

Blue Jeans

Shares Anise, Carnation, Heliotrope.

Rank #2,428 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

Avon

Wild Country

Shares Anise, Benzoin, Carnation.

Rank #5,516 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

Lancôme

Sagamore

Shares Benzoin, Carnation, Cinnamon.

Rank #2,490 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

Slava Zaitsev

Maroussia

Shares Benzoin, Carnation, Heliotrope.

Rank #2,376 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

49
MATCH

Van Cleef & Arpels

Tsar

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

Rank #855 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

54
MATCH

Salvador Dali

Salvador Dali Pour Homme

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

Rank #21,966 4.2 rating Male

Salvador Dali Pour Homme is a deep, dark woody cologne built around damp oakmoss, earthy patchouli, and sharp herbal anise. Created in 1987 by perfume…

77 LONGEVITY Long
68 SILLAGE Strong
79 LOVE / HATE Liked
76 PRICE VALUE Good value
OPENING

5 shared top notes

DRY-DOWN

4 shared base notes

53
MATCH

Tabacora Parfums

Cixi Attar

Shares Benzoin, Carnation, Cinnamon.

Rank #40,056 3.7 rating Unisex

Cixi Attar by Tabacora Parfums is a dense Oriental Floral fragrance that works effectively for both women and men. It was launched in 2018 and showcas…

64 LONGEVITY Long
64 SILLAGE Strong
67 LOVE / HATE Liked
— PRICE VALUE Not scored
OPENING

3 shared top notes

DRY-DOWN

5 shared base notes

51
MATCH

Bienaimé

Lilas

Shares Anise, Carnation, Cinnamon.

Rank #42,635 5.0 rating Female

Lilas by Bienaimé is a Floral fragrance for women. Lilas was launched in 1936. The nose behind this fragrance is Robert Bienaimé. Top notes are Lily o…

100 LONGEVITY Eternal
100 SILLAGE Enormous
100 LOVE / HATE Loved
100 PRICE VALUE Great value
OPENING

4 shared top notes

DRY-DOWN

4 shared base notes

51
MATCH

Proteo Profumi

Mediterraneum

Shares Benzoin, Carnation, Cinnamon.

Rank #11,552 4.4 rating Unisex

Mediterraneum by Proteo Profumi surprises anyone expecting a breezy coastal aquatic. Released in 1993, this composition leans into a rich, amber-laced…

67 LONGEVITY Long
54 SILLAGE Strong
84 LOVE / HATE Loved
77 PRICE VALUE Good value
OPENING

3 shared top notes

DRY-DOWN

5 shared base notes

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