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Almost forgotten how genius the nineties smelled!
I must admit that I only own a scent twin of "Jil Sander Man (1989) / Feeling Man (Eau de Toilette) | Jil Sander," but it blows me away! :-) It is no longer produced, this incredibly good olfactory experience in my nose. Anise, tarragon, and moss were extremely popular notes in the 1990s and were often accompanied by a gentle leathery-tobacco accord, underpinned by a minimal sweetness. It was a grand olfactory cinema in my nose, and I fondly remember it - especially Jil Sander Man, but also Lagerfeld Photo, Bogner Man, or Davidoff Relax, without these perfumes all smelling the same.
With the multitude of ingredients, it is of course extremely difficult to pin down Jil Sander Man (1989) Eau de Toilette to a single note, but that is precisely what I love about this brilliant perfume art: creating something that does not immediately remind me of something else, but confronts me with something entirely new. Many "parfumos" rejoice regularly when the Christmas market calls, the pastry chef invites them in, the spice bazaar lures, or the tobacco shop opens. I definitely do not belong to those!
As I said, I "only" own a scent twin, but I am very glad that it exists and matches my memory 100 percent. This fragrance exudes a balsamic freshness from the very beginning, accompanied by a magnificent bouquet of flowers and fruits, underlined by a green-spicy base and a very subtle sweetness. It does not strive to cater to any extremes just to stand out (sometimes unpleasantly) from the crowd. Jil Sander Man (1989) Eau de Toilette is so original and at the same time harmonious that I would still choose it as a signature scent today, as it is always wearable and suitable for any season.
With the multitude of ingredients, it is of course extremely difficult to pin down Jil Sander Man (1989) Eau de Toilette to a single note, but that is precisely what I love about this brilliant perfume art: creating something that does not immediately remind me of something else, but confronts me with something entirely new. Many "parfumos" rejoice regularly when the Christmas market calls, the pastry chef invites them in, the spice bazaar lures, or the tobacco shop opens. I definitely do not belong to those!
As I said, I "only" own a scent twin, but I am very glad that it exists and matches my memory 100 percent. This fragrance exudes a balsamic freshness from the very beginning, accompanied by a magnificent bouquet of flowers and fruits, underlined by a green-spicy base and a very subtle sweetness. It does not strive to cater to any extremes just to stand out (sometimes unpleasantly) from the crowd. Jil Sander Man (1989) Eau de Toilette is so original and at the same time harmonious that I would still choose it as a signature scent today, as it is always wearable and suitable for any season.
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Chrismcks 1 month ago
Great review, thank you! What's the name of the scent twin you're using, if I may ask?
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Scorpio 2 years ago
A great scent that lasts a long time. Back then, designer fragrances were just better.
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N471v3 2 years ago
Cheers, very nice comment, I feel you. The compositions back then often had a nonchalance, but also a confidence that's often missing today. Signature scents everywhere you look. By the way, I think the Jil Sander (2007) is a worthy successor; it carries a bit of that legacy. I even have the Absolute, but the regular one is better. 😎 Here’s to the scent aura of our dads! 🍻
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