Jil Sander 2016 EDT

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Sun Shake

by Nathalie Lorson

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Jil Sander Sun Shake is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2016, created by Nathalie Lorson. Sun Shake opens with Lemon Zest, Bergamot, and Mandarin, settles into a heart of Grapefruit, Lotus, and Frangipani, and dries down to a base of Woody Notes, Musk, and Heliotrope. Jil Sander's Sun Shake carries a Favourite verdict, a fresh-led wear.

A divisive summer scent; some love its creamy, powdery evolution from citrus, others find it too fleeting or just a bit bland. It's an interesting concept, but the payoff isn't for everyone.
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  • Clean
  • Cozy
  • Fresh
  • Soft
  • Powdery
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Sun Shake 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:
Summer
Also Works:
Spring

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Sport

Its moderate longevity and sillage, combined with a clean, gentle aroma, make it suitable for office and casual wear without being overpowering. The light, fresh opening also works well for sport, but its fleeting nature limits its use for dates or formal events.

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

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Citrus Limon Peel Oil from Lemon Zest
  • Citrus Limon Peel Oil from Lemon Zest
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

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

Sun Shake opens with a bright, zesty burst of lemon and mandarin, like a sparkling summer cocktail. This initial citrus shimmer quickly mellows, giving way to a softer heart of delicate lotus and creamy frangipani. As it settles, a warm, almost powdery base of heliotrope, musk, and subtle woody notes emerges, wrapping you in a gentle, sun-kissed embrace.

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