Background vs Minotaure
Background and Minotaure overlap 55% in notes and accords; 10 notes appear in both. Background lasts longer: longevity 8.3/10 against 7.0/10 for Minotaure. Background projects more: sillage 7.8/10 against 6.5/10 for Minotaure.
At a glance
| Background | Minotaure | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Jil Sander | Paloma Picasso |
| Release year | 1993 | 1992 |
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | Eau de Toilette |
| Rating | 8.5/10340 votes | 7.6/10327 votes |
| Longevity | 8.3/10 | 7.0/10 |
| Sillage | 7.8/10 | 6.5/10 |
When to wear
| Background | Minotaure | |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn | 33% | 32% |
| Spring | 27% | 26% |
| Winter | 25% | 24% |
| Summer | 15% | 18% |
| Background | Minotaure | |
|---|---|---|
| Evening | 22% | 21% |
| Nighttime | 22% | 20% |
| Casual | 19% | 22% |
| Daytime | 19% | 19% |
| Office | 15% | 15% |
Notes
In both
- Tarragon
- Bergamot
- Rose
- Jasmine
- Lily of the valley
- Tonka bean
- Musk
- Vanilla
- Amber
- Sandalwood
Background
Only in this one
- Lemon
- Aniseed
- Raspberry
- Lavender
- Lily
- Carnation
- Heliotrope
- Cinnamon
- Cedarwood
- Benzoin
Minotaure
Only in this one
- Fruits
- Coriander
- Galbanum
- Aldehydes
- Geranium
- Cedar
Accords
Background
- Fresh
- Floral
- Green
- Fruity
- Sweet
- Spicy
Minotaure
- Fresh
- Citrus
- Floral
- Fruity
- Sweet
- Spicy
Frequently asked questions
Which one lasts longer?
Background lasts longer: longevity 8.3/10 against 7.0/10 for Minotaure.
Which one projects more?
Background projects more: sillage 7.8/10 against 6.5/10 for Minotaure.
Which one suits winter better?
Both suit winter about equally: winter gets 25% of the season votes for Background and 24% for Minotaure.
Which one suits summer better?
Both suit summer about equally: summer gets 15% of the season votes for Background and 18% for Minotaure.
Which one is rated higher?
Background is rated higher: 8.5/10 against 7.6/10 for Minotaure.
Which notes do they share?
Notes found in both: Tarragon, Bergamot, Rose, Jasmine, Lily of the valley, Tonka bean, Musk, Vanilla, Amber, Sandalwood.