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Jil Sander No. 4

1990Men

aromatic up front, then powdery, settling into woody.

Jil Sander No. 4 by Jil Sander is a Oriental Spicy fragrance for women. Jil Sander No. 4 was launched in 1990. The nose behind this fragrance is Michel Almairac. Top notes are Plum, Galbanum, Peach, Geranium, Rose, Anise and Bergamot; middle notes are Tuberose, Carnation, Nutmeg, Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine, Myrrh,…

aromatic powdery woody white floral

Nose: Michel Almairac

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Wear Ledger

Opening · mid · drydown

Opening· 0–30m
Plum, Galbanum, Peach, Geranium, Rose, Anise, Bergamot
Heart· 2–4h
Tuberose, Carnation, Nutmeg, Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine, Myrrh, Rose, Heliotrope, Tarragon, Violet
Drydown· 6h+
Civet, Sandalwood, Oakmoss, Coriander, Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Musk, Patchouli, Ambergris, Cedar

Olfactory readout

Accord mix

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Wear intel

Community data

LongevityLong

ReachArm's length

Fall40%Winter37%Spring15%Summer8%Night58%Day42%Wears female58%

Skin chemistry varies. Sample before you blind-buy.

Wardrobe slot fits

Where it belongs

Best woody perfumes for men — Woody drydown anchors fall and evening slots.
Best date night perfumes — Warm base accords suit after-hours rotation.
Best office perfumes for men — Close projection reads desk-safe at two sprays.
Best perfumes for beginners — More Jil Sander picks for labeled wardrobe slots.

Before you buy

Wear-tested answers

What does Jil Sander No. 4 smell like?

aromatic up front, then powdery, settling into woody. Dominant accords: aromatic, powdery, woody.

What notes are in Jil Sander No. 4?

Top: Plum, Galbanum, Peach, Geranium, Rose, Anise, Bergamot. Heart: Tuberose, Carnation, Nutmeg, Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine, Myrrh, Rose, Heliotrope, Tarragon, Violet. Base: Civet, Sandalwood, Oakmoss, Coriander, Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Musk, Patchouli, Ambergris, Cedar.

How long does Jil Sander No. 4 last?

Wearers tag this as long. Expect 6–8+ hours on skin for most people. Heavier application can stretch that.

Is Jil Sander No. 4 loud?

Arm's length reach on skin. People across the room will notice. Two sprays max for the office.

What season is Jil Sander No. 4 best for?

Fall is the top pick (40%). Winter is second at 37%. Try it on skin in the season you're unsure about before a full bottle.

Day or night for Jil Sander No. 4?

Night wear leads at 58%. Day is a secondary pick at 42%.

Is Jil Sander No. 4 for men or women?

Catalog lists it for men. On skin, 58% read it as female. Sample first if you're buying blind for someone else.

Who made Jil Sander No. 4?

Composed by Michel Almairac. Released in 1990.