Pure Man (2012)
Perfumer: Nathalie Lorson
57 ratings
From your scent profile
Jil Sander Pure Man is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that sets juniper and mandarin against a soft, warm base of sandalwood and vanilla; it has been discontinued.
Skunky's take: The scent you will reach for once T-shirt weather is back.
How does it perform?
From 48 community ratings, all out of 10.
Keeps you company for a few hours, a quick refresh fits nicely.
Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.
Looks good without trying too hard.
Blind buy risk
70% of votes are positive, the rest are more reserved.
Notes
They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.
Top notesfirst 15 minutes
Heart notesfirst few hours
Base noteswhat stays into the evening
Accords
From most dominant to most subtle.
- Fresh
- Citrus
- Floral
- Green
- Fruity
- Synthetic
- Spicy
- Woody
Fresh
Citrus
Floral
Green
Fruity
Synthetic
Spicy
WoodyWhat does Pure Man (2012) smell like?
It opens with juniper, elemi resin and mandarin orange, a green and spicy freshness. In the heart, bamboo and white musk soften that brightness, and the base of sandalwood and vanilla leaves a woody, lightly sweet finish.
Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office come up most often. Most see it as masculine. Jil Sander Pure for Men and Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme have a close profile.
How it changes through the day
First minutes
- Juniper
- Elemi resin
- Mandarin orange
First hours
- Bamboo
- White musk
Towards evening
- Sandalwood
- Vanilla
When to wear it?
Seasons and occasions, by user votes.
- 37%Spring
- 35%Summer
- 20%Autumn
- 8%Winter
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter- Daytime26%
- Casual23%
- Office23%
- Sport12%
- Nighttime10%
- Evening8%
Least picked for evenings.
Smells like this
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Last updated: October 26, 2026