Relax vs Background
Relax and Background share 12 of their 29 notes (41%). Relax is the more citrusy of the two. Background is rated higher: 8.5/10 against 8.0/10 for Relax.
Share
At a glance
| Relax | Background | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Davidoff | Jil Sander |
| Release year | 1990 | 1993 |
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | Eau de Toilette |
| Rating | 8.0/10100+ votes | 8.5/10100+ votes |
| Longevity | 8.0/10 | 8.5/10 |
| Sillage | 8.0/10 | 8.0/10 |
When to wear
| Relax | Background | |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn | 31% | 33% |
| Spring | 29% | 27% |
| Winter | 22% | 25% |
| Summer | 18% | 15% |
| Relax | Background | |
|---|---|---|
| Casual | 24% | 19% |
| Nighttime | 20% | 22% |
| Evening | 18% | 22% |
| Daytime | 18% | 19% |
| Office | 15% | 15% |
| Sport | 5% | 0% |
Notes
12 of 29 notes in both (41%)
Only in Relax
- Spearmint
- Tagetes
- Vetiver
- Rosemary
- Patchouli
- Laurel
- Geranium
- Moss
- Leather
In both
- Bergamot
- Tarragon
- Lavender
- Lemon
- Jasmine
- Heliotrope
- Carnation
- Aniseed
- Amber
- Vanilla
- Tonka bean
- Benzoin
Only in Background
- Raspberry
- Rose
- Lily
- Lily of the valley
- Cinnamon
- Cedar(Cedarwood)
- Musk
- Sandalwood
Accords
- Fresh: Relax, Background
- Floral: Relax, Background
- Green: Relax, Background
- Sweet: Relax, Background
- Spicy: Relax, Background
- Citrus: Relax
- Fruity: Background
Frequently asked questions
Which one lasts longer?
Their longevity is about the same: 8.0/10 for Relax, 8.5/10 for Background.
Which one projects more?
Their sillage is about the same: 8.0/10 for Relax, 8.0/10 for Background.
Which one suits winter better?
Both suit winter about equally: winter gets 22% of the season votes for Relax and 25% for Background.
Which one suits summer better?
Both suit summer about equally: summer gets 18% of the season votes for Relax and 15% for Background.
Which one is rated higher?
Background is rated higher: 8.5/10 against 8.0/10 for Relax.
Which notes do they share?
Notes found in both: Bergamot, Tarragon, Lavender, Lemon, Jasmine, Heliotrope, Carnation, Aniseed, Amber, Vanilla, Tonka bean, Benzoin.
