Jil Sander 2025 EDT

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Leaf

by Julie Massé

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Jil Sander Leaf is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2025, created by Julie Massé. Leaf opens with Lime and Aldehydes, settles into a heart of Cardamom, and dries down to a base of Mint. Jil Sander's Leaf carries a Favourite verdict, a fresh-led wear.

Divisive, fresh, and unapologetically green. Some find it a naturalistic masterpiece, others a pricey, boring chemical mess. It's a love-it-or-hate-it affair, but if you're into hyper-realistic botanical scents, this might just be your leaf.
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  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Modern
  • Subtle
  • Relaxed
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Leaf Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Lime52%
Aldehydes48%
Heartas listed
Cardamom100%
Baseas listed
Mint100%

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport

Its fresh, green, and subtle nature makes it perfect for casual wear or the office, where it won't overwhelm. The restrained sillage and intimate projection mean it's less suited for dates or formal events where a more assertive presence might be desired.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Spearmint Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil from Mint

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Leaf opens with a zesty, almost effervescent burst of lime, immediately followed by the crisp, slightly metallic lift of aldehydes. This quickly gives way to a verdant, almost photorealistic 'leaf' or cut grass accord, underscored by a fresh, green cardamom. The dry down introduces a cool, refreshing mint, blending seamlessly with the lingering greenness for a clean, natural finish. It's minimalist, herbaceous, and utterly fresh.

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