# 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 | 8.5/10 | 7.7/10 |
| Longevity | 8.3/10 | 7.9/10 |
| Sillage | 7.8/10 | 7.4/10 |

## Seasons

|  | Background | Paris |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Spring | 27% | 33% |
| Autumn | 33% | 24% |
| Summer | 15% | 27% |
| Winter | 25% | 16% |

## Occasions

|  | 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

Only in this one:

- Background: Tarragon, Lemon, Aniseed, Raspberry, Lavender, Carnation, Cinnamon, Tonka bean, Benzoin, Vanilla
- Paris: 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.

## 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)
- [Paris details](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/yves-saint-laurent-paris-eau-de-toilette)
- [Paris dupes and similar perfumes](https://parfumedia.net/en/dupes/yves-saint-laurent-paris-eau-de-toilette)

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