Bel Ami
HermèsEau de Toilette1986
Side by side
Bel Ami vs. Jil Sander Man II
Is Bel Ami better than Jil Sander Man II?
Jil Sander Man II rates higher with the community.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
Oakmoss
woodyleatherearthywarm spicymossyamber
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Bel Ami and Jil Sander Man II?
| Bel Ami | Jil Sander Man II | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | Eau de Toilette |
| Launched | 1986 | 1982 |
| Gender | Male | Male |
| Perfumer | Jean-Louis Sieuzac | — |
| Best season | Fall | Winter |
Scent DNA
How do Bel Ami and Jil Sander Man II smell?
Bel Ami
Woody
Aromatic
Leather
Earthy
Citrus
Warm Spicy
Mossy
Amber
Jil Sander Man II
Iris
Amber
Mossy
Leather
Earthy
Woody
Smoky
Powdery
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Bel Ami and Jil Sander Man II share?
Top
Mandarin OrangeSageBergamotLemon
—Heart
CarnationPatchouliCedarCedarwoodJasmineOrris RootBasil
—Base
LeatherOakmossStyraxVetiverVanillaCoconut
CastoreumOakmossBenzoinIris
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
Which performs better, Bel Ami or Jil Sander Man II?
| Bel Ami | Jil Sander Man II | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Bel Ami and Jil Sander Man II?
Bel Ami doesn't whisper. It speaks in a voice trained by Parisian ateliers, a 1986 chypre built for the kind of confidence that doesn't need permission.Bel Ami
The 1980s had opinions. Man II is proof. Iris, castoreum, oakmoss, a composition that doesn't apologize for being itself. Bold, smoky, powdery. If you need a fragrance to ask permission.Jil Sander Man II
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