Jil (2009)
Perfumer: Olivier Polge
360 ratings
From your scent profile
Jil Sander Jil opens with lavender, mandarin orange and pink pepper and softens into iris and lily, a fresh, floral women's fragrance that has been discontinued.
Skunky's take: That just-out-of-the-shower feeling, clean and fresh.
How does it perform?
From 282 community ratings, all out of 10.
Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.
Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.
Sits nicely on a shelf.
Most people feel it is worth the price.
Blind buy risk
78% 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
Heart notesfirst few hours
Accords
From most dominant to most subtle.
- Fresh
- Floral
- Fruity
- Sweet
- Spicy
- Woody
- Oriental
- Powdery
Fresh
Floral
Fruity
Sweet
Spicy
Woody
Oriental
PowderyWhat does Jil (2009) smell like?
The lavender's freshness meets the fruity brightness of mandarin at the start, while pink pepper adds a light touch of spice. In the heart, iris, lily and heliotrope bring a powdery, floral softness. Musk, amber and vanilla sweeten the base and leave a warm, slightly oriental trail.
Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring close behind, and daily wear, business and leisure lead the occasions. Most voters read it as feminine. Jil Sander Sensual Jil and Guerlain Love is all have a close profile.
How it changes through the day
First minutes
- Lavender
- Mandarin orange
- Pink pepper
First hours
- Iris
- Lily
- Heliotrope
Towards evening
- Musk
- Amber
- Vanilla
When to wear it?
Seasons and occasions, by user votes.
- 33%Autumn
- 27%Winter
- 25%Spring
- 15%Summer
Autumn
Winter
Spring
Summer- Daytime24%
- Office23%
- Casual22%
- Evening16%
- Nighttime14%
Least picked for nights out.
Smells like this
The closest scents by notes and accords.
65% matchSensual Jil
Jil Sander · 2010
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Jean Paul Gaultier · 2008
59% matchJaïpur Saphir (Eau de Toilette)
Boucheron · 1999
57% matchLove is all
Guerlain · 2005
57% matchLe Mâle Terrible
Jean Paul Gaultier · 2010
57% matchBelle en Rykiel (Eau de Parfum)
Sonia Rykiel · 2006
56% matchGranada
Memo Paris · 2011
55% matchArpège pour Homme (Eau de Toilette)
Lanvin · 2005
Comparisons
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Last updated: October 26, 2026