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Scent 79 Man Jil Sander 2012

Version from 2012

7.8 / 10 155 Ratings

A popular perfume by Jil Sander for men, released in 2012. The scent is spicy-woody. It was last marketed by Coty.
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Main accords

Spicy

Woody

Leathery

Smoky

Green

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes

Clary sage Mugwort

Mugwort

Bergamot

Heart Notes

Spices

Frankincense

Violet leaf

Base Notes

Leather

Woody notes

Ratings

Scent

7.8155 Ratings

Longevity

7.1117 Ratings

Sillage

6.7111 Ratings

Bottle

6.7119 Ratings

Value for money

7.715 Ratings

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Reviews

10 in-depth fragrance descriptions

10/16/2013

4Scent 5Longevity 5Sillage

Gold
726 Reviews

Gold

A fragrance without passion

The current version was launched in 2012 - but unfortunately I'm not able to compare it to the original from 1979 or to the second version from 2007. I'll have to stick to my perception of the scent as it presents itself today. Could "Scent 79" be called a modern classic? It's part of the new "Jil Sander The Essentials" range and advertised as modern, classic and - essential, of course.
"Virility" in "Scent 79" is expressed by conventional notes. This fragrance lacks courage and lively contrasts. It mixes spices, wood and a touch of leather. But not in a good way.

12/02/2012

3Scent 2.5Longevity 2.5Sillage

Profumo
289 Reviews

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Profumo

Top Review 21

Bad Travesty

It is truly a shame what has become of this fragrance: once a dry-spicy leather chypre that wonderfully translated the strict, clear lines and minimalism of early Jil Sander into olfactory form, setting itself apart from its fragrant peers in such a way that it did not push the sweetness and animalistic penetration to the point of pain (see "Jules" or "Kouros"), but remained sober, serious, and measured - entirely committed to the fashion of its creator.
Then, after it quietly disappeared in the late nineties during the era of aquatic fragrance excesses, it miraculously returned a few years later as a special edition, under a new name and in slightly altered form (Mark Buxton was responsible for "Scent 79 Man" at that time), only to vanish shortly thereafter.
Now, after yet another few years, the second comeback, again under the name "Scent 79 Man" and noted to supposedly be the original scent "Man Pure" in a new look.
But what wafts towards you today in terms of fragrance is by no means the somewhat successful revival by Mark Buxton, and certainly not the original version, from which this new scent is light years away.

This is - as I said - really very unfortunate, because it would have required some effort to adapt the old scent to the new regulations of the "International Fragrance Association," or IFRA for short, but the effort would have been worth it, as the old "Man Pure" was an acknowledged and extremely successful representative of its time, or rather its most popular fragrance category, the leather chypres.

But well, effort costs money, and such was evidently not sufficiently available, so now a scent takes the place of the legendary "Man Pure" that is not worthy of it in any way, and which should actually be removed from the market immediately, as it so severely damages the legacy.

This new scent is simply an imposition, and I say this not only because I greatly appreciated the original and could also find some merit in Mark Buxton's interpretation. No, this new "Scent 79 Man" is an exceedingly poorly made fragrance: an unbearable plastic note at the beginning, which fortunately disappears quite quickly, but has absolutely no place here; then a hint of the old scent, albeit so muted that one must bring their nose very close to the scented area and inhale deeply to recognize it. As if a soft focus had been applied over all the clear lines and strict geometry of the original - this murky concoction appears, which moreover develops almost no sillage and has no noteworthy longevity.
The angelica note introduced by Mark Buxton has indeed been removed (which should please those who have always felt it was out of place) and instead some oakmoss substitutes have been included, but this does not make the scent any more original, as the once stately remainder - the spicy heart and the woody-leathery base - has been treated so carelessly that not only is all splendor lost, but the scent reveals no development whatsoever. The little that remains simply fades away, and that’s it.

If only the old bottle had been retained - it matched the proportions of the fragrance so well, just like the work of Ms. Sander! But no, that too is history.

Perhaps it is better this way: a great fragrance, along with its adequate bottle, has entered the eternal hunting grounds of perfume greats, and what is offered to us today instead bears neither its name nor appears in the familiar form. My frustration and disappointment would likely be greater if this work also claimed the title and guise of the original.

As it stands, we are experiencing a travesty that is neither funny nor entertaining in any way.

12/21/2012

7Scent 5Longevity 5Sillage

Apicius
1328 Reviews

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Apicius

Very helpful Review 10

An Outlier in the Range

There is something unusual about Jil Sander: the new Scent 79 resembles more a Halston fragrance from the last century. It is far too sensual for a brand whose image has so far been characterized by cool, urban chic. The typical Jil Sander scents are different, with one being thinner than the other, but now they are really going for it in terms of fragrance!

There has been a certain trend towards robust masculinity in men's fragrances for some time now, and Jil Sander seems to be joining this trend. However, whether the name choice is fortunate can be doubted. The previous Scent 79, if I remember correctly, fit well into the previous style of "Air de Rien." A change in style would have required a new name; otherwise, customers may be alienated.

It starts off very spicy. I get the impression of cinnamon here, possibly also coriander. And it is this pronounced festive spiciness that brings Scent 79 close to the legendary Halston fragrances. One must like something like this; it is not my usual preference.

Behind the spice, there seem to be rugged notes that give it a modern touch. A minimal soapiness is also present. As the development progresses, sour-resinous nuances become more prominent. Should one call this "leather"? This aspect seems quite familiar to me, possibly from some very new fragrances, and thus the scent development is somewhat like a time travel through at least three decades.

I have no doubt that the new Scent 79 will find its buyers, despite the relatively modest presentation. It is certainly a perfume with a statement, and that at a moderate price. I like the interplay of classic and very modern notes in this fragrance.

I would particularly recommend Scent 79 to a specific group: those fragrance enthusiasts who miss the characterful Gucci pour Homme. Both have roughly the same type of spice, but instead of being herbaceous, Scent 79 is resinous-leathery. Perhaps an acceptable alternative.

12/30/2013

8Scent 7.5Longevity 7.5Sillage

FabianO
1009 Reviews

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FabianO

7

Allow me to introduce: The slightly younger, sportier brother of "Antaeus"

Really: In a blind test, I would have guessed that Chanel released a modernized (summer?) version of its classic "Antaeus".

To avoid any false impression: "Sporty" only in relation to "Antaeus". Considered on its own, "Scent 79" is a pleasantly spicy leather fragrance, very harmoniously composed and exuding masculine suit elegance.

In contrast to Chanel's original, it starts off very accessible, with soft sage and incense notes, accompanied by coriander (?), wafting around the nose.

The leather is present early on, darker than in "Bentley Intense", more in the category of "old Jaguar XJ 6" than "brand new Bentley in white".

I detect a hint more soapiness than in "Antaeus", which gives a pleasantly clean impression.

As a result, "Scent 79" clearly cannot exhibit the depth and complexity of "Antaeus", and its development over hours remains rather constant. Longevity and sillage are noticeably weaker.

For those who haven't yet dared to approach Chanel's masterpiece or for those who don't want to forgo the "Antaeus" base feeling during the hot months of the year, "Scent 79" is a great choice.

02/15/2014

10Scent 7.5Longevity 7.5Sillage

nickroyale68
3 Reviews

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Helpful Review 8

A successor that deserves a chance

I was very biased towards Scent 79 from the start.
I didn’t want to test it, but then I did so at the suggestion of Yatagan.

The scent starts soapy, almost flat, and in the top note, it’s not how I remember the original Jil Sander Man Pure.
Back then, I already liked the entry into the scent progression.
Unfortunately, I did not have the opportunity to test both variants in parallel.

The heart note seems slightly citrusy to me; violet and patchouli, both in homeopathic concentration...
The heart note is not strongly pronounced.

Over time (about 60 min), the scent shifts towards Jil Sander Man Pure.
In my opinion, it becomes increasingly pleasant.

After 1.5 hours, at least regarding my memory of the base note, it is very similar, and that remains the case.

Hooray ;-)

Okay, it is a somewhat different scent than the original (top note, scent progression, warmth, and depth).
In my opinion, the bottle could have been much more similar to that of the original.
Still, for me, it fits this way!
As I noted in another comment about Scent.
Better Scent 79 than no comparable scent at all.

Longevity for me is about 6 hours.

70% because of the base, even if sillage, bottle, and longevity were rated much worse by me.
A scent that I would also wear in the office during the week.
It will find its way into my collection.

Addendum: In the meantime, I have acquired this scent.
Now, after wearing it for a while, it is a clear 80% candidate.
I think it is a very successful new interpretation.

2nd addendum: By now, this scent has become a 100% for me.
Absolute recommendation.
One of my favorites!

Edit:
After I could no longer obtain Scent 79 through my usual sources, I have learned today that the scent has been discontinued. Very unfortunate. This leaves a big gap in my collection, as Scent 79 was, in my opinion, exceptionally individual and unique.

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Statements

18 short views on the fragrance

Nostrildamus

7 months ago

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1

Mark Buxton is the nose behind this fantastic scent now discontinued.

SchatzSucher

2 years ago

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21

16

Woody and spicy with a green touch, leathery notes, and a subtle earthy-woody undertone. Nice retro vibe that doesn’t feel outdated.

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Ergoproxy

2 years ago

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17

28

The second attempt to recreate Man Pure was a bit better than the first, but it doesn't compare to the original. Still, the scent is good.

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Heikeso

6 years ago

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9

1

I don't know the old version, but this one is great. It smells of damp forest earth, smoke, spices, wood, leather. Beautifully masculine.

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Leko

7 months ago

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7

2

The original was enthusiastically worn for two years in 1982. The original DNA is clearly recognizable in its wear time, but not identical. Top Dejavu

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