Jil by Jil Sander is such a pleasant surprise. To be honest, I really didn't expect much. I had fobbed this fragrance off as being a typical fresh, 'pink' floral. I'm now happy to admit that my assumptions had been very wrong.
Jil is a sweet, powdery fragrance. Heliotrope is the most dominant note to my nose, followed by warm vanilla, orris root and white musk. In my experience, heliotrope can often smell nutty and delicious when used in perfume. In the past I've mistaken heliotrope for the scent of sugared almonds.
In many ways Jil reminds me of Alexander McQueen's My Queen. Despite the fact that My Queen has a unique violet opening, its drydown is very powdery and foody, not unlike Jil's drydown. I enjoy both of these fragrances equally.
There are rumours going around that Jil may be discontinued very soon. I really hope that is not the case. This is one of the better mainstream fragrances on the market today, and that's saying a lot.
The lavender is almost non-existent in Jil's composition. I smell it only slightly in the drydown, however it's not nearly as aromatic as I thought it would be. What I get from this fragrance is an enveloping sense of warmth and femininity.
The sillage is surprisingly powerful, as is the longevity. I would recommend Jil for the cooler months, however I'd also be game enough to wear it during Spring as well. I highly recommend.
