Royal Vanilla
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2019 | Year | 1989 |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Sun
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
If only Mancera had been brave enough to make a vanilla beast without the Rose-Vanilla DNA, rather than playing it safe with another crowd-pleaser that splits opinion. The brutal opening makes this a risky blind buy.
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.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 12% | 10% |
| Floral | 34% | 31% |
| Fruity | 8% | 8% |
| Green | 7% | 6% |
| Sweet | 30% | 30% |
| Warm | 7% | 10% |
| Woody | 6% | 11% |
| Earthy | 11% | 7% |
| Animalic | 8% | 6% |
| Fresh | 16% | 12% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
Its beastly performance, especially the initial harshness, makes it unsuitable for professional settings. However, its bold and sweet profile is perfect for making an impression on a date or for cooler weather casual outings, though perhaps a bit much for formal events.
Seasons
A summer scent - airy and clear, designed for hot weather.
Occasions
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.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Amber, Vanilla, Powdery accords and Rose, Orange Blossom notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
ScentVerdict earns a commission from purchases - this doesn't affect our verdicts.