Jil Sander 1990 EDP

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No. 4

by Michel Almairac

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Jil Sander No. 4 is an Eau de Parfum launched in 1990, created by Michel Almairac. No. 4 opens with Anise, Bergamot, Rose, and Geranium, settles into a heart of Jasmine, Violet, Tuberose, and Ylang-Ylang, and dries down to a base of Musk, Cedar, Sandalwood, and Patchouli. Jil Sander's No. 4 carries an Acquired verdict, a sweet-led wear.

This 90s powerhouse is a fascinating blend of opulence and restraint. It's a scent for the bold, confident woman who isn't afraid to make an entrance, though some find it a bit too vintage for everyday wear. Love it or hate it, No. 4 demands attention.
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  • Sensual
  • Sophisticated
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No. 4 Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

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
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Given its strong sillage and rich, complex profile, No. 4 is best suited for formal events and dates, where its presence can truly shine. It's generally too intense for an office setting and much too overstated for casual wear or sport.

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.

In standard patch-test panels

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Vanillin from Vanilla
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang

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

No. 4 greets you with a ripe, juicy plum and peach, softened by plush rose and a hint of green galbanum. The heart unfolds into a rich, powdery floral bouquet, where creamy tuberose and sweet ylang-ylang mingle with spicy carnation and a unique touch of nutmeg. The journey culminates in a warm, enveloping base of animalic civet, earthy oakmoss, smooth sandalwood, and a comforting whisper of vanilla and ambergris.

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