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Jil Sander Man Absolute by Jil Sander — notes, seasons & similar scents | Fragr

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Jil Sander· 2008

Jil Sander Man Absolute

8.3117Typically ~$40

Opens on violet, settles into a leather-sweet base. Best in fall, made for dates.

SweetWoodyOrientalPowderyLeathery

Perfumer: Thierry Wasser

Scent profile

Top notes

Violet Bergamot leaf Grapefruit

Heart notes

Vermouth Lavender

Base notes

Leather Cedar Oud

Same DNA, per our similarity engine

Smells similar

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A fall and winter fragrance that works day and night — at its best for date nights and formal occasions.

FallNightDate nights

When

Winter

94%

Spring

69%

Summer

50%

Fall

100%

Day

85%

Night

100%

Where

Office

80%

Casual

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Date

100%

Club

68%

Formal

97%

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Sport

36%