Jil Sander 2005 EDT

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Sport for Women

by Sophie Labbé , Béatrice Piquet

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Jil Sander Sport for Women is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2005, created by Sophie Labbé and Béatrice Piquet. Sport for Women opens with Grapefruit, Mandarin, Apple, and Peach, settles into a heart of Peony, Freesia, and Blackcurrant, and dries down to a base of Musk, Cedar, Sandalwood, and Ginger. Jil Sander's Sport for Women carries a Favourite verdict, a fruity-led wear.

Jil Sander's Sport for Women is a surprisingly divisive scent, with some finding it a joyful, fresh summer staple, while others are disappointed by its alleged generic qualities and a 'masculine' dry down. It's a bit of a mixed bag, to be honest.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Fresh
  • Energetic
  • Playful
  • Clean
  • Modern
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Sport for Women Eau de Toilette 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
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:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office Date

Its fresh, fruity and lightly woody profile makes it a stellar choice for casual wear and actual sport; it's not too overpowering for the office. However, with limited longevity and sillage, it lacks the gravitas for formal events and might not impress on a date if you are looking for something more sophisticated.

Ingredients and allergens

ALCOHOL DENAT., PARFUM/FRAGRANCE, AQUA/WATER/EAU, LIMONENE, BENZYL SALICYLATE, LINALOOL, COUMARIN, BHT, CITRONELLOL, CITRAL, DISODIUM EDTA

From a shop in the United Kingdom. Boxes sold in other countries can differ.

Named in this list, in standard patch-test panels

Other allergens named in this list

Lists change between batches and markets, so check the box of the bottle you have. "Parfum" covers substances the label does not name, and we highlight only the allergens we could match. If you have a diagnosed allergy, look for the name your clinic gave you on your own packaging.

About

Opens with a zesty, juicy burst of grapefruit and apple, quickly mellowing into a sweet, fruity heart of blackcurrant and delicate peony. The base introduces a dry, woody contrast with cedar and sandalwood, softened by a hint of vanilla and tonka. A subtle undercurrent of ginger adds a fresh, spicy lift throughout.

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