Jil Sander Bath and Beauty

Blind bought this one on eBay with a winning bid of just under $10. Was thrilled since I'm a fan of every J.S. scent I've ever smelled. That includes No.4, Sun, Jil (in the green frosted bottle), and now this one. I have 3 more Jils coming soon! :) So first spray is a blast of beautiful aldehydes. If you don't like aldehydes, this is not for you. I'm just getting to the point of loving them, and Jil does it up right! I get quite a bit of the carnation and coriander, lending a peppery note to the composition. It's not a sweet foral, though the ylang does counter the more bitter components. Through the drydown, the honey is also there, but not sticky-sweet, but again just as a balance. Jil Sander scents always seem to be about balance between notes without a dominant note, but allowing the whole bouquet to open uniquely and as a dance. The fragrances change and morph the more you smell them. On first sniff, this is a sophisticated, clean, elegant scent. If I smelled this on someone without recognizing it, I would probably think this was an expensive designer scent. It's understated and elegant from start to finish. As the scent dries down, the incense becomes more clear along with the sandalwood. It is always a warm scent, but it shimmers with the aldehydes, citrus, and florals. This is not a dark scent. I can imagine this being that signature of a classically elegant woman who is comfortable in dresses or pants, but always wears heels. There's a no-nonsense feeling to this one. Unlike Sun, this is commanding, but it is not pushy like No.4. And it's not the playfully shy girl-next-door of Jil. This is the professional who is also a loving mother and adoring lover. She is practical, but also recognizes the nicer things in life. In reality, this might be the only scent she needs. It works every day all year long, I would think. It is warm for the winter months, but the freshness of it makes it great in the heat (when I am writing this review). Bravo again to Jil sander. I know her scents are not for everyone, but so far, she's batting 100 for me!

The porcelain tub milk-white glass Bath and Beauty is an aldehydic soap bubble blast that bursts open a fresh floral aura, with a nose feel of coriander and nutmeg. A rose-violet-honey fresh laundry sparkle, wow and flutter, Ivory Snow (queue Erik Satie Gymnopédie 1) and a bit of Kouros Animalis-musk. It's clean, yet dusty, a bit powdery, fluffy cloud and soon turning incense-y. The dry down is the equivalent of falling playfully downward like the Snuggle Bear onto a pile of soft blankets that are scented with sandalwood and benzoin, while a "clarifying, cleansing" incense burns. It smells simultaneously fresh and warm. I am reminded of a somewhat foggy early winter day, the chill of the air from an open window colliding with the steam in a birch-leaf spa, the vigor of the elements. Very cool stuff.

I had forgotten how beautiful this smells! It is a clean, yet powdery smell, with strong incense, sandalwood and amber, at least to my nose, but still manages to be personal and not shouting... Glad it has been relaunched! Hope Woman 4 will also follow the relaunch of the deep, unusual and highly androgynous woman III....

We bought it with my mother from a Duty Free shop back in '80s. I love it, it's a very fresh and unsusual scent. Very unique scent. It's not going to dominate one's nose so that he can't smell anything else. Long lasting perfume, refreshing. I don't find it sexy, just refreshing.

Hi, I think it was discontinued because the real components plant extracts etc are very expensive nowadays, and it would cost a fortune to make to the same quality as it is. and it lasts and lasts and lasts and lasts (at least 2 yes I mean 2 days) Jil Sander is the best!