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Pure for Men by Jil Sander — notes, seasons & similar scents | Fragr

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Jil Sander· 2004· Eau de Toilette

Pure for Men

6.936Typically ~$34

Mostly juniper berry and mandarin orange, warmed by mahogany wood. Best in fall, made for daily wear.

FreshWoodyCitrusSpicySynthetic

Perfumer: Ilias Ermenidis, Nathalie Lorson

Scent profile

Top notes

Juniper berry Mandarin orange Fir resin

Heart notes

Base notes

Mahogany wood Sandalwood Vanilla

When to wear it

Same DNA, per our similarity engine

Smells similar

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