Sun Eau de Parfum bottle Sun
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
1989 Year 2014
£ Price Tier ££
Vigour Eau de Parfum bottle Vigour

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Sun
Jil Sander Sun is a total trip back to the 80s, polarising everyone it meets. Some find it a nostalgic, warm hug of a sun cream (the proper European kind, mind), others recoil at what they call an old-fashioned scrubber. Either way, it's never boring.
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Our Verdict - Vigour
Vigour is a proper powerhouse, a bold men's Oriental Floral that doesn't mess about. It's a love-it-or-hate-it kind of scent, divisive for its sheer strength and complex blend. Not for the faint-hearted, but if you want to make an entrance, this is your weapon.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 10% 13%
Floral 31% 30%
Fruity 8% 10%
Green 6% 3%
Sweet 30% 28%
Warm 10% 15%
Woody 11% 9%
Earthy 7% 10%
Animalic 6% 5%
Fresh 12% 10%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Sun EdP
Vigour EdP

Notes

Accords

Sun Vigour
100%
Amber
77%
69%
Warm Spicy
100%
97%
Vanilla
58%
70%
Woody
85%
78%
Powdery
66%
75%
Sweet
70%
52%
Balsamic
68%
52%
Floral
64%
Smoky
62%
48%
Citrus
Amber shared
100%
77%
Warm Spicy shared
69%
100%
Vanilla shared
97%
58%
Woody shared
70%
85%
Powdery shared
78%
66%
Sweet shared
75%
70%
Balsamic shared
52%
68%
Floral shared
52%
64%
62%
48%

Performance

Sun Vigour
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Strong
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Sun

Seasons

Best For:
Summer
Also Works:
Spring

A summer scent - airy and clear, designed for hot weather.

Occasions

Best For:
Casual
Also Works:
Date

Its bold projection and strong warmth make it less suitable for formal or office settings, where it might be too much. It shines in casual settings, particularly on holiday or during relaxed evenings, aligning with its "sun cream" and "beach" associations from reviews. While some find it good for dates, its distinct, sometimes polarising character might not be universally adored.

Vigour

Seasons

Also Works:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Its potent projection and intense warm, spicy, and woody accords make it quite unsuitable for an office environment, as it could easily overwhelm. However, its sophisticated and sensual nature is perfect for date nights or formal events where you want to make a statement.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
94%
Olfactory
97%
Notes
88%
Accord
84%
Key Similarities

Both share Warm Spicy, Woody, Amber accords and Sandalwood, Patchouli notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Sun
Vigour
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