How it smells
It smells mostly aromatic and gourmand. Plum and galbanum at the top, tuberose and carnation in the middle and civet and sandalwood at the base.
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- spring
#4 notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
A closer look at Jil Sander #4 EDP
#4 EDP is made by Jil Sander. Its strength is Eau de Parfum.
#4 sillage
Its sillage is strong. People around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough. It spreads further than Mont Blanc Individuel and Gianni Versace Blue Jeans.
Its style
The strongest accord is aromatic (100%), followed by gourmand and powdery. You will probably like it if you enjoy aromatic and gourmand smells and notes like tuberose and civet. Less obvious notes include peach, nutmeg and oakmoss. Perfume fans rate it 3.83 out of 5.
How long it lasts
This is a long lasting scent: expect about 6 to 9 hours on skin. As an Eau de Parfum, it has more perfume oil than an Eau de Toilette, which helps it last. It lasts longer than Gianni Versace Blue Jeans. Base notes like civet and sandalwood are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Price per bottle size
In Europe it costs about €75, depending on the bottle size and the shop. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs more than Mont Blanc Individuel but less than Dior Poison.
#4 through the year
It is at its best in spring and fall. It is less suited to summer. From best to least suited, the seasons are spring, fall, winter and summer.
More from Jil Sander
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#4 dupes and alternatives
These perfumes have a close smell: Parfums Gres Cabotine Variety (16 shared notes), Dior Poison (11 shared notes), Mont Blanc Individuel (10 shared notes) and Gianni Versace Blue Jeans (13 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Gianni Versace Blue Jeans starts from €30.
Perfume comparisons
See the notes, how long each lasts and the price side by side.
More questions
Is #4 better for day or night?
Day. It suits work and daily wear.
Can men wear #4?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.