No. 1 for Men vs Background
No. 1 for Men and Background share 11 of their 30 notes (37%). No. 1 for Men is the more citrusy of the two. Background is rated higher: 8.5/10 against 8.0/10 for No. 1 for Men.
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At a glance
| No. 1 for Men | Background | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Clive Christian | Jil Sander |
| Release year | 2001 | 1993 |
| Concentration | No data | Eau de Toilette |
| Rating | 8.0/10100+ votes | 8.5/10100+ votes |
| Longevity | 8.0/10 | 8.5/10 |
| Sillage | 7.5/10 | 8.0/10 |
When to wear
| No. 1 for Men | Background | |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn | 30% | 33% |
| Spring | 28% | 27% |
| Winter | 23% | 25% |
| Summer | 19% | 15% |
| No. 1 for Men | Background | |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime | 26% | 22% |
| Evening | 25% | 22% |
| Casual | 18% | 19% |
| Daytime | 15% | 19% |
| Office | 14% | 15% |
Notes
11 of 30 notes in both (37%)
Only in No. 1 for Men
- Cardamom
- Bell pepper
- Mandarin orange
- Grapefruit
- Nutmeg
- Lime
- Caraway
- Ylang-ylang
- Iris
- Vetiver
In both
- Tarragon
- Jasmine
- Heliotrope
- Rose
- Lily of the valley
- Sandalwood
- Amber
- Vanilla
- Tonka bean
- Musk
- Cedar(Cedar / Cedarwood)
Only in Background
- Lemon
- Aniseed
- Raspberry
- Bergamot
- Lavender
- Lily
- Carnation
- Cinnamon
- Benzoin
Accords
- Fresh: No. 1 for Men, Background
- Floral: No. 1 for Men, Background
- Sweet: No. 1 for Men, Background
- Spicy: No. 1 for Men, Background
- Citrus: No. 1 for Men
- Green: Background
- Fruity: Background
- Woody: No. 1 for Men
Frequently asked questions
Which one lasts longer?
Background lasts longer: longevity 8.5/10 against 8.0/10 for No. 1 for Men.
Which one projects more?
Background projects more: sillage 8.0/10 against 7.5/10 for No. 1 for Men.
Which one suits winter better?
Both suit winter about equally: winter gets 23% of the season votes for No. 1 for Men and 25% for Background.
Which one suits summer better?
Both suit summer about equally: summer gets 19% of the season votes for No. 1 for Men and 15% for Background.
Which one is rated higher?
Background is rated higher: 8.5/10 against 8.0/10 for No. 1 for Men.
Which notes do they share?
Notes found in both: Tarragon, Jasmine, Heliotrope, Rose, Lily of the valley, Sandalwood, Amber, Vanilla, Tonka bean, Musk, Cedar (Cedar / Cedarwood).
