Background vs Sun
Background and Sun overlap 54% in notes and accords; 12 notes appear in both. Background lasts longer: longevity 8.3/10 against 7.8/10 for Sun. Background is the greener of the two.
At a glance
| Background | Sun | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Jil Sander | Jil Sander |
| Release year | 1993 | 1989 |
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | Eau de Toilette |
| Rating | 8.5/10340 votes | 7.0/101,441 votes |
| Longevity | 8.3/10 | 7.8/10 |
| Sillage | 7.8/10 | 7.5/10 |
When to wear
| Background | Sun | |
|---|---|---|
| Spring | 27% | 30% |
| Summer | 15% | 38% |
| Autumn | 33% | 18% |
| Winter | 25% | 13% |
| Background | Sun | |
|---|---|---|
| Casual | 19% | 29% |
| Daytime | 19% | 26% |
| Evening | 22% | 12% |
| Nighttime | 22% | 11% |
| Office | 15% | 15% |
| Sport | 0% | 7% |
Notes
In both
- Lemon
- Bergamot
- Rose
- Carnation
- Heliotrope
- Lily of the valley
- Tonka bean
- Musk
- Benzoin
- Vanilla
- Amber
- Sandalwood
Background
Only in this one
- Tarragon
- Aniseed
- Raspberry
- Lavender
- Lily
- Jasmine
- Cinnamon
- Cedarwood
Sun
Only in this one
- Orange blossom
- Fruits
- Orris root
- Ylang-ylang
- Styrax
Accords
Background
- Fresh
- Floral
- Green
- Fruity
- Sweet
- Spicy
Sun
- Fresh
- Floral
- Fruity
- Sweet
- Synthetic
- Spicy
Frequently asked questions
Which one lasts longer?
Background lasts longer: longevity 8.3/10 against 7.8/10 for Sun.
Which one projects more?
Background projects more: sillage 7.8/10 against 7.5/10 for Sun.
Which one suits winter better?
Background suits winter better: winter gets 25% of its season votes, against 13% for Sun.
Which one suits summer better?
Sun suits summer better: summer gets 38% of its season votes, against 15% for Background.
Which one is rated higher?
Background is rated higher: 8.5/10 against 7.0/10 for Sun.
Which notes do they share?
Notes found in both: Lemon, Bergamot, Rose, Carnation, Heliotrope, Lily of the valley, Tonka bean, Musk, Benzoin, Vanilla, Amber, Sandalwood.