Background vs Paris
Background and Paris overlap 53% in notes and accords; 10 notes appear in both. Voters pick Background mostly for autumn and Paris for spring. Background rates higher with the community: 8.5/10 against 7.7/10 for Paris.
At a glance
| Background | Paris | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Jil Sander | Yves Saint Laurent |
| Release year | 1993 | 1983 |
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | Eau de Toilette |
| Rating | 8.5/10340 votes | 7.7/10434 votes |
| Longevity | 8.3/10 | 7.9/10 |
| Sillage | 7.8/10 | 7.4/10 |
When to wear
| Background | Paris | |
|---|---|---|
| Spring | 27% | 33% |
| Autumn | 33% | 24% |
| Summer | 15% | 27% |
| Winter | 25% | 16% |
| Background | Paris | |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime | 22% | 20% |
| Daytime | 19% | 22% |
| Evening | 22% | 17% |
| Casual | 19% | 20% |
| Office | 15% | 19% |
Notes
In both
- Bergamot
- Rose
- Lily
- Jasmine
- Heliotrope
- Lily of the valley
- Cedarwood
- Musk
- Amber
- Sandalwood
Background
Only in this one
- Tarragon
- Lemon
- Aniseed
- Raspberry
- Lavender
- Carnation
- Cinnamon
- Tonka bean
- Benzoin
- Vanilla
Paris
Only in this one
- Orange blossom
- Cassia
- Mimosa
- Hawthorn
- Nasturtium
- Hyacinth
- Geranium
- Green notes
- Ylang-ylang
- Violet
- Orris root
- Lime blossom
- Iris
- Oakmoss
Accords
Background
- Fresh
- Floral
- Green
- Fruity
- Sweet
- Spicy
Paris
- Fresh
- Floral
- Green
- Fruity
- Sweet
- Spicy
Frequently asked questions
Which one lasts longer?
Background lasts longer: longevity 8.3/10 against 7.9/10 for Paris.
Which one projects more?
Background projects more: sillage 7.8/10 against 7.4/10 for Paris.
Which one suits winter better?
Background suits winter better: winter gets 25% of its season votes, against 16% for Paris.
Which one suits summer better?
Paris suits summer better: summer gets 27% of its season votes, against 15% for Background.
Which one is rated higher?
Background is rated higher: 8.5/10 against 7.7/10 for Paris.
Which notes do they share?
Notes found in both: Bergamot, Rose, Lily, Jasmine, Heliotrope, Lily of the valley, Cedarwood, Musk, Amber, Sandalwood.