Jil Sander Stylessence (2007)
by Jil Sander

I just love this one from Jil. The strange thing is that they have put it as a woman scent only, but I think it is a Unisex, like ck one. It's a typical light skin perfume which can easily go with casual clothes on a hot day. it just lasts and lasts forever. It has a really heavy sweet/fruity scent which does not scream out. A superb one!!

A very unique, subtle, modern scent very reminiscent of Jil's fashion innovation. It is muted and it doesn't project much, but is very comfortable and subdued (just like Jil's fashion). As well, it has a blend of something futuristic (via an interesting, dry synthetic note) that connects it well with Raf Simon's directorship over the past few years.

I enjoy this one and find it to be dark, dry, and light... almost like a 23rd century version of Costume National Scent Intense. It's sweet, but not cloying, dry but not arid, musky without being too animalic OR powdery. And, I've always loved the smell of Hinoki (Japanese Cypress) and was thrilled to catch this on the drydown.

Created by Bernard Ellena in 2007 with top notes of freesia, orange leaf, petit grain and cardamom; middle notes of orange blossom, violet, jasmine and neroli; base notes of amber, hinoki wood and musk.

Longevity via EdP Intense strength is great, but it does stick quite close to the skin.