Jil Sander Man Absolute
Perfumer: Thierry Wasser
123 ratings
From your scent profile
Jil Sander Man Absolute is a sweet, woody men's fragrance that suits autumn and winter evenings; it has been discontinued.
Skunky's take: The votes point to evening; dressed for a nice dinner.
How does it perform?
From 94 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
87% 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
Accords
From most dominant to most subtle.
- Sweet
- Synthetic
- Gourmand
- Spicy
- Woody
- Oriental
- Powdery
- Leathery
Sweet
Synthetic
Gourmand
Spicy
Woody
Oriental
Powdery
LeatheryWhat does Jil Sander Man Absolute smell like?
Most voters pick autumn and winter, and lean towards night outs and evenings. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters read it as masculine, with a share calling it modern.
It opens with violet, bergamot leaf and grapefruit, and moves into lavender and vermouth at the heart. Oud, cedar and leather weigh in at the base. The overall feel is sweet, spicy and powdery, with a leathery, gourmand side and a slightly synthetic sheen.
How it changes through the day
First minutes
- Violet
- Bergamot leaf
- Grapefruit
First hours
- Lavender
- Vermouth
Towards evening
- Oud
- Cedar
- Leather
When to wear it?
Seasons and occasions, by user votes.
- 34%Autumn
- 33%Winter
- 22%Spring
- 11%Summer
Autumn
Winter
Spring
Summer- Nighttime28%
- Evening28%
- Casual18%
- Office14%
- Daytime11%
Least picked for daytime.
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Last updated: October 26, 2026