Style Jil Sander 2006

Actually, I'm not much of a fan of Jil's fragrances. In particular, the recent releases like Everrose, Evergreen, and whatever they are called have been rather disappointing to me. However, the Jils, Suns, and other sensations have not really convinced me either. With the exception of No. 4! That was and is a knockout scent - my signature for years and outstanding in the whole range, in my opinion. But here, it’s about Style, which has made its way into my collection through a swap.

Style starts off spicy with a distinct pepper note. Although there are quite a few flowers in this fragrance, it doesn’t bother me; on the contrary, they even flatter my nose. In the base, it becomes softly vanillic and powdery - for me, the most beautiful part of the scent. Before Style completely fades away, I still perceive a delicate musk note. I'm undecided about the sweetness. Sometimes it seems sweet to me, then again not at all (must be due to the hormones…). However, it is definitely not sticky-sweet like so many fragrances that are currently trendy. For me, Style is warm, cozy, feminine, and unobtrusive - not too grown-up, but also not playful, cute, or girly. The longevity is average; after four or five hours, a re-spray is in order. And then it can definitely be a spray more, as the sillage is not very far-reaching for my nose.

Style is a lovely scent that always works. You can't go wrong with it; it's suitable for the office and everyday wear. It’s not annoying and is pleasant. I just wore it to a business meeting and felt very comfortable with it. However, for the evening, I have other calibers; this one would be too shallow for me. I probably wouldn’t have bought Style, but I don’t regret the swap and will definitely use up the little bottle.