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Simply Jil Sander 2014 Eau de Parfum

6.9 / 10 316 Ratings

A perfume by Jil Sander for women, released in 2014. The scent is floral-woody. It is being marketed by Coty.
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Main accords

Floral

Woody

Spicy

Leathery

Powdery

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes

Violet leaf

Bergamot

Mandarin orange

Heart Notes

Violet

Cedar

Musk

Nutmeg

Base Notes

Leather

Vanilla

Patchouli

Perfumer

Christophe Raynaud

Ratings

Scent

6.9316 Ratings

Longevity

7.0225 Ratings

Sillage

6.2235 Ratings

Bottle

7.5239 Ratings

Value for money

7.544 Ratings

Submitted by Michael, last update on 11/04/2025.

Interesting Facts

The face of the advertising campaign is German model Toni Garrn, photographed by Josh Olins.

Smells similar

What the fragrance is similar to

Fahrenheit Eau de Toilette

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Skin

Hommage à l'Homme Eau de Toilette

Balenciaga L'Essence

Reviews

24 in-depth fragrance descriptions

10/11/2014

5Scent 2.5Longevity 5Sillage

Gold
726 Reviews

Gold

Very helpful Review 3

Beige

Should you be craving the old Jil-Sander-style from the 80's (chypre), you'll be disappointed by this new composition which is not as sophisticated as the great Jil Sander classics (Jil Sander Woman III or the very first Jil Sander Woman Pure from 1979).

Nevertheless, this pleasant new 2014 scent is very easy to wear, it is a modern floral-woody fragrance with a leather note. Okay, the leather note included in the base is very tame, but it is there. I guess they didn't want a stronger accent in order to make the fragrance more commercially acceptable.
Then there is some cedar in "Simply Jil Sander"; the cedar is quite dry and accentuates the violet accord. Synthetic musks have been added, and together with tiny bits of vanilla, they produce a soft base.
Apart from the fresh top note (mandarine, bergamot), which is the best part of the fragrance, "Simply Jil Sander" avoids harsh, mossy or herbaceous, let alone indolic overtones. Once the top notes are gone, the scent smells okay in its own quiet way, but I think it is a trifle diffusive. In spite of the leather and the inclusion of violet, the structure seems flat: a huge overdose of high-impact top notes followed by low-key aromachemicals.
"Simplicity is best" - Jil Sander's underlying fashion concept would make a perfect leitmotiv for "Simply Jil Sander" - but unfortunately, the raw materials used seem of average quality and the concentration itself i.e. longevity is poor.
"Simply Jil Sander" feels like a restricted minimalist work which recalls just one colour: BEIGE.

07/31/2017

Germanblonde
85 Reviews

Germanblonde

1

Not so simple after all

My third favorite Jil Sander fragrance, and I love ALMOST all Jil Sander frags. They are so warm and creamy for most part, very feminine. Not in a loud, but very confident way. They always draw compliments by both genders. German born myself, I wonder if they are especially perfect for German DNA or something like that. Or maybe they are just so me. I don't know what it is, but I feel more like myself with Jil on my skin. It is romance in a bottle with a touch of flirt. Today at the dentist my oral hygienist asked me what the beautiful perfume was that I was wearing, and she wrote it down to get it for herself. I so understand, because this is a real beauty!

04/18/2019

10Scent 7Longevity 7Sillage

Interdit
58 Reviews

Interdit

Uber-class

Yes, it reminds of Farhneit - which I wore for years - but it's a super, uber-chic feminine version of it.
Anyone looking for leather as in the most prominent note will be disappointed. Here is all about balance and accords.
The leather is just suave in the combo with an idyllic violet - I don't perceive leaves, just the flower in a fresh state. It does not remind of 'lipstick' or 'grandma' leather bag. The 'gasoline' vibe is not there either, but the subtle musk and spices are adorable.
I love of Simply that all notes can be detected, some as a caress - mandarin orange, patchouli, cedar - and others as a gentle sidekick to the main combo violet/leather. Subtle and classy. And the drydown is to die for!

This is definitely a scent that grows on people the more tries one gives to it.
It is not linear, it is not loud, it is not powedery - not.one.bit - or a power house, but in its own right is detectable, unique and sophisticated.
It's an outstander, way removed from the overly sweet gourmands and powdery roses out there.

I am simply in love with Simply! I started with buying the EDT, which is slightly sharper and more flowery, though not so long lived. Then along came the brume for the body and the EDP. I know I will not stop until I have the lot of the layering flankers too. Gotta to!
(This is now my new signature scent after 27 years of devotion to Angel. Talking of opposites and discoveries!)

*NOTE* the EDP is enhanced in a marvellous, incredible way by the brume for the body. I believe the brume has notes which are not listed in the fragrance, and I cannot put my finger on. Something which makes the main combo softer and creamier. The layering it's simply AMAZING!

11 out 10 from me, worth a try if you haven't yet reached

07/11/2018

ElJosho
1 Review

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ElJosho

Top Review 21

"I'm Not a Woman, But..."

In the store, I suddenly found myself in the women's perfume department. There, the first saleswoman spotted me: "A man - searching, in front of a shelf filled with women's fragrances?" He needs help!
But no, I knew exactly what I was looking for: Jil Sander Simply, the softened 'Fahrenheit', the fragrance sample I confiscated from my girlfriend during our last shopping trip.
The saleswoman: "So, something for the girlfriend?"
I lied to her: "Yes."

One could now philosophize: Do I smell like a woman now? Or do thousands of women now smell like a man? No and no. Both genders must be brave with this scent. But those who don't dare, don't win. However, you won't find anything comparable in the heavily prototyped men's range. Unfortunately awesome.

11/08/2016

8.5Scent 6Longevity 6Sillage

Pluto
353 Reviews

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Pluto

Top Review 29

A scent like its name. Simple, straightforward, and without frills.

Simply, I would like to "dissect" it as follows:

Bergamot and mandarin remain hidden from my nose. Instead, I am caressed by a non-sweet violet, accompanied by a hint of musk and a touch of wood, just a bit powdery. Shortly thereafter, this is joined by warm, soft leather. And so this scent remains almost until the end, violet, a hint of musk/wood, and leather. Just before fading, a bit of patchouli joins in, the vanilla in the base also eludes me, and I'm not upset about it.

Simply is wearable on any occasion, the scent is stylish, and as a wearer (yes, I think men can wear this well too), I envision a classic business type or a lady in jeans and a pearl necklace, you know what I mean. The sillage is restrained, not pushing itself forward. The longevity on me is about 8 hours. And as Kugeldistel already mentioned, Simply also reminds me a bit of Paris or L’Essence - without it being a case of scent twins, rather as if it were the same perfumer - which is not the case.

So, if you like unexciting scents with leather, please give it a try. On Fragrantica, Simply is classified as a Chypre (that's why I ordered it blindly with a voucher), I don't find that, I miss the mossy and woody notes in the base. Or do I? Oh well, I like it a lot, that’s that..

And is Chichi spelled like this?

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Statements

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Margarita444

3 years ago

8Scent 10Longevity 8Sillage

1

Slightly cool, earthy violets mixed with greens.
A lasting, present scent.

Achilles

10 years ago

9.5Scent 10Longevity 10Sillage

25

7

I don't understand the low rating, one of the best current scents in the mainstream area,
minimal Fahrenheit + maximal femininity.

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Seerose

10 years ago

7Scent 9Longevity 6Sillage

17

After a brief iris/violet introduction, a juicy leather note immediately emerges - green, slightly spicy, smoky, and lightly powdery - a pleasant all-rounder.

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