# 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 | 8.5/10 | 7.0/10 |
| Longevity | 8.3/10 | 7.8/10 |
| Sillage | 7.8/10 | 7.5/10 |

## Seasons

|  | Background | Sun |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Spring | 27% | 30% |
| Summer | 15% | 38% |
| Autumn | 33% | 18% |
| Winter | 25% | 13% |

## Occasions

|  | 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

Only in this one:

- Background: Tarragon, Aniseed, Raspberry, Lavender, Lily, Jasmine, Cinnamon, Cedarwood
- Sun: 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.

## More

- [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)
- [Sun details](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/jil-sander-sun-eau-de-toilette)
- [Sun dupes and similar perfumes](https://parfumedia.net/en/dupes/jil-sander-sun-eau-de-toilette)

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