Bath & Beauty (1981)
Perfumer: Jacques Artarit
102 ratings
From your scent profile
Jil Sander Bath & Beauty is a discontinued women's fragrance that pairs a fresh, floral and green character with a powdery, woody depth.
Skunky's take: One that never goes out of style; time has not touched it.
How does it perform?
From 82 community ratings, all out of 10.
Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.
People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.
Sits nicely on a shelf.
Most people feel it is worth the price.
Blind buy risk
79% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.
Notes
They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.
Top notesfirst 15 minutes
Base noteswhat stays into the evening
Accords
From most dominant to most subtle.
- Fresh
- Floral
- Green
- Spicy
- Woody
- Powdery
- Chypre
Fresh
Floral
Green
Spicy
Woody
Powdery
ChypreWhat does Bath & Beauty (1981) smell like?
Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters find it feminine, and some call it classic. No season dominates: fall leads slightly, with spring and summer close behind. Daily wear and the office are its main occasions.
Bergamot, lemon and aldehydes open it brightly, softened by violet and fruity notes. The heart builds a floral body of rose, jasmine, ylang-ylang, iris and honey, with coriander and carnation adding spice. Sandalwood, cedar, amber and musk form the base.
How it changes through the day
First minutes
- Bergamot
- Violet
- Lemon
First hours
- Carnation
- Orchid
- Rose
Towards evening
- Sandalwood
- Frankincense
- Musk
When to wear it?
Seasons and occasions, by user votes.
- 29%Autumn
- 26%Spring
- 23%Summer
- 22%Winter
Autumn
Spring
Summer
Winter- Daytime25%
- Office22%
- Casual20%
- Evening15%
- Nighttime13%
- Sport6%
Least picked for nights out.
Smells like this
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56% matchAnaïs Anaïs
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Last updated: October 26, 2026