# 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 | 8.5/10 | 7.6/10 |
| Longevity | 8.3/10 | 7.0/10 |
| Sillage | 7.8/10 | 6.5/10 |

## Seasons

|  | Background | Minotaure |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Autumn | 33% | 32% |
| Spring | 27% | 26% |
| Winter | 25% | 24% |
| Summer | 15% | 18% |

## Occasions

|  | 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

Only in this one:

- Background: Lemon, Aniseed, Raspberry, Lavender, Lily, Carnation, Heliotrope, Cinnamon, Cedarwood, Benzoin
- Minotaure: 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.

## 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)
- [Minotaure details](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/paloma-picasso-minotaure-eau-de-toilette)
- [Minotaure dupes and similar perfumes](https://parfumedia.net/en/dupes/paloma-picasso-minotaure-eau-de-toilette)

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