Jil Sander 2020 EDP

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Softly Jil Sander Serene

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Jil Sander Softly Jil Sander Serene is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2020. Softly Jil Sander Serene opens with Datura, settles into a heart of Jasmine, Nutmeg, and Benzoin, and dries down to a base of Cedar, Sandalwood, and Cashmeran. Jil Sander's Softly Jil Sander Serene carries a Statement verdict, a floral-led wear.

This one is a real head-scratcher. Some love its unique, serene character, calling it soothing and soft. Others are vehemently put off by its perceived medicinal or synthetic qualities. Definitely not a safe blind buy, but endlessly intriguing for those who get it.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Soft
  • Subtle
  • Clean
  • Relaxed
  • Calm
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Softly Jil Sander Serene Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Datura100%
Heartas listed
Jasmine37%
Nutmeg35%
Benzoin27%
Baseas listed
Cashmeran41%
Cedar32%
Sandalwood27%

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:
Fall Winter
Also Works:
Spring Summer

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual

Its intimate sillage and short longevity make it perfect for close-contact settings and personal enjoyment, like office wear or casual daily use. The soft, clean nature isn't suited for statement-making formal events or active sport. Reviewers highlight its suitability for bedtime or quiet moments.

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

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

Imagine drifting into a hazy floral dream, where the intoxicating sweetness of datura twists with creamy jasmine. A whisper of spicy nutmeg adds an unexpected warmth, cocooned by the soft, resinous embrace of benzoin. The dry-down settles into a comforting, woody musky hum of cedar, sandalwood, and cashmeran, like a gentle cashmere blanket on a cool evening. It's powdery, ethereal, and faintly reminiscent of freshly laundered linen, with an intriguing, almost clinical edge.

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Where to buy

Prices for the United Kingdom · · checked 29 September

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