# 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.

## At a glance

|  | Relax | Background |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Brand | Davidoff | Jil Sander |
| Release year | 1990 | 1993 |
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | Eau de Toilette |
| Rating | 8.0/10 | 8.5/10 |
| Longevity | 8.0/10 | 8.5/10 |
| Sillage | 8.0/10 | 8.0/10 |

## Seasons

|  | Relax | Background |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Autumn | 31% | 33% |
| Spring | 29% | 27% |
| Winter | 22% | 25% |
| Summer | 18% | 15% |

## Occasions

|  | Relax | Background |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Casual | 24% | 19% |
| Nighttime | 20% | 22% |
| Evening | 18% | 22% |
| Daytime | 18% | 19% |
| Office | 15% | 15% |
| Sport | 5% | 0% |

## Notes

In both: Bergamot, Tarragon, Lavender, Lemon, Jasmine, Heliotrope, Carnation, Aniseed, Amber, Vanilla, Tonka bean, Benzoin

Only in this one:

- Relax: Spearmint, Tagetes, Vetiver, Rosemary, Patchouli, Laurel, Geranium, Moss, Leather
- Background: Raspberry, Rose, Lily, Lily of the valley, Cinnamon, Cedar (Cedarwood), Musk, Sandalwood

## Accords

- Relax: Fresh, Citrus, Floral, Green, Sweet, Spicy
- Background: Fresh, Floral, Green, Fruity, Sweet, Spicy

## 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.

## More

- [Relax details](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/davidoff-relax-eau-de-toilette)
- [Relax dupes and similar perfumes](https://parfumedia.net/en/dupes/davidoff-relax-eau-de-toilette)
- [Background details](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/jil-sander-background-eau-de-toilette)
- [Background dupes and similar perfumes](https://parfumedia.net/en/dupes/jil-sander-background-eau-de-toilette)

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