Nº 4 Jil Sander 1990 Eau de Parfum

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Nº 4 (Eau de Parfum) is a popular perfume by Jil Sander for women and was released in 1990. The scent is spicy-floral. Projection and longevity are above-average. It is being marketed by Lancaster.

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Main accords

Spicy

Floral

Oriental

Woody

Sweet

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes

Aniseed

Galbanum

Geranium

Peach

Plum

Rose

Bergamot

Heart Notes

Tuberose

Jasmine

Myrrh

Nutmeg

Carnation

Tarragon

Violet

Ylang-ylang

Heliotrope

Base Notes

Amber

Civet

Musk

Sandalwood

Tonka bean

Vanilla

Cedar

Coriander

Oakmoss

Patchouli

Perfumer

Michel Almairac

Ratings

Scent

7.6410 Ratings

Longevity

8.6325 Ratings

Sillage

8.1308 Ratings

Bottle

7.2314 Ratings

Value for money

8.279 Ratings

Submitted by DonVanVliet, last update on 12.04.2024.

Reviews

9 in-depth fragrance descriptions

02/02/2021

5
Bottle 10
Sillage 10
Longevity 7
Scent

Friesin
33 Reviews

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Friesin

Top Review 97

Eau de Bau

"If you sweat when you eat and freeze when you work, you've definitely studied ."
"Foam and silicone replace precision here."
Such, or similar, are the sayings on the construction site. The tone is usually rough but cordial and humor is the mortar that holds the chaos together.
As a woman in construction, you can't come across as chickenshit if you want to be taken seriously. Red lipstick and fine threads is like showing your throat.
I always look like Lord Helmet or Bob the Builder with breasts, that's fine.
Only smell I do of course still good, what the guys there not at all notice, because I avoid Silagemonster anyway. Until the day, as I ' Jil Sander 4 ' testete.
In the forum, the Schalkerin had advised me to test him again sparingly, after I had already sorted him out as "too violent".
Okay, sprayed in the air, traipsed through, helmet on and off.
In that homeopathic dose, I didn't even notice him until I got to the site.... " Dude, Mrs. Friesin, they smell but today legga! "Even the Plaudertaschen, which otherwise only'n "Moin" bring out were suddenly on the air and it was jauntily swaggered about perfume, funny.
The week after I was allowed to write 'Jil Sander 4' on slips of paper, because various 'pearls' dufte should be gifted.
In the office, everyone laughs at my 'Eau de Bau' in the desk drawer, but I don't care.
The scent hangs in the construction trailer and my changes are no longer 'forgotten', ha!

'Jil Sander 4' is opulent and feminine.
A classic floral with warming
Spice.
The silage is the hammer and after (economical)
Dosage the fragrance is suitable for women of all ages.
A great development the fragrance actually does not go through, he is from beginning to end
present in its oriental florality.
A reasonably priced classic, with which you can not hide.
For me a pure work fragrance, others say office suitable, this one is buildable.

Achso,by the way " This is not leaking, this is residual moisture."

12/10/2020

9
Bottle 9
Sillage 10
Longevity 9.5
Scent

Pauline6
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Pauline6

Top Review 41

From grandma to mama to me on the shelf

I smelled this scent on my grandmother for the first time.
I still remember exactly where the bottle was standing in her bathroom, on the shelf above the toilet. But nowadays I almost believe that it was the right perfume for her at that time, because the bottle was super small and we had to be very careful with it and not to take it down!

Because of this necessary caution, No 4 and I had a very special relationship from an early age. Because for me, I have always associated something expensive, noble and special with the fragrance.
So again a very noble smell.

When I got older, I lost sight of it, subconsciously I always thought that it would certainly cost far more than 100 € and thus be out of reach for me anyway.

Then a few years ago, my mother got the eau de parfum from my father for Christmas. She had never used it before and for me, that moment when she unwrapped it was magical, because I thought that this 100ml bottle must be prohibitively expensive, as great as the fragrance is and as careful as we should be as children with grandma's perfume.

When he was standing in my mother's bathroom, I couldn't get around it, however, whenever I got ready to apply a few splashes of No 4. And every time I felt incredibly good.

So now I just had to get it
At that time I wasn't very much into fragrances, but I knew Chanel's No 5 very well and liked it very much myself, as well as Elie Saab Intense, which I wore myself and which reminds me of No 5.

Then and now I must say that as soon as I apply No 4, I have to think directly of an elegant, bright, quick-witted, seductive, intelligent woman.
The scent is of course incredibly heavy and oriental, but it has something that I miss, for example, in Chanels No 5. Something alive.

If Chanels No 5 represents the unattainable lady who drinks her martini in the corner of the casino in an elegant and sexy way and who would never get involved with anyone, Jil Sanders No 4 for me is the lady who is just as elegant and seductive, but who skilfully uses her charms to achieve what she wants, stands at the roulette table with the gentlemen and at the end of the day can also choose whom she wants to take along.
Jil Sander No 4 has initiative for me.

I know that with the descriptions one has only a very vague idea of the fragrance, but I very much hope that these associations can help one or the other.

PS. Although grandma and mom already wore this scent, I would never say that it has associations with a grandma scent for me

01/12/2024

10
Pricing 10
Bottle 10
Sillage 9
Longevity 9.5
Scent

Puderperle
24 Reviews

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Puderperle

Top Review 31

The chameleon lady

Sometimes there are days that I wish were over before they've even begun. On one such day, the alarm clock rang at the crack of dawn, which didn't bother me this time, because after a sleepless night it was almost a relief. The knot in my stomach always came when I was afraid of something. And yes, I was scared. My boss hinted the night before that he wanted to talk to me. He was known for his unpredictable character, putting his arm around people with a smile and unexpectedly plunging a knife between their shoulder blades. So you never knew.
I opted for an anthracite trouser suit with a high-necked cashmere sweater in dove gray underneath. Professional on the outside but with a soft, feminine core on the inside. Red lipstick. Which fragrance could support me today if I needed it or protect me if an attack was imminent? I opted for Nº 4 Eau de Parfum

The amber-yellow liquid already reveals a little about the oriental content. The pyramid is so rich in fragrances that my nose can hardly grasp them. They are wonderfully blended, making it difficult for me to determine the transition between the top, heart and base notes.
Rose, peach and above all galbanum are clearly perceptible in the top note. Oakmoss and coriander should be the ingredients that are reminiscent of classic chypre. I cannot, however, identify civet and tuberose. Over the course of 8-9 hours, it becomes slightly warmer and sweeter. Spicy, green, oriental and floral. This is how I would roughly describe it at first.

The fragrance already has a vintage character. Just a few years ago, I couldn't do anything with it. I first had to grow into it and understand it, like with Chanel N°5 Parfum It doesn't fit in with sweet fruit bombs floating in sparkling champagne. Creamy caramels are not to be expected here either, nor are saffron or oud. In other words, nothing that excites the masses on Tiktok today. I would describe it as quite perfumey. It's not a subtle fabric softener or skinscent. Quite the opposite. The fragrance is so opulent right from the start, two sprays were enough.
With its black top hat and golden neck, the bottle has remained surprisingly timeless and elegant after all these years.

Before I left the house, I tiptoed into the bedroom and kissed my sleeping husband goodbye on the cheek. "Hmmm you smell good" he murmured. Smiling, I braced myself for what lay ahead.

On the way to the office, a colleague scurried towards me. She grimaced as she gave me a quick hug. She is the epitome of a "freshie". Sporty, casual, not too flowery or too sweet, simply always cleanly showered with minimalist sillage.
She found my fragrance far too strong and heavy, a headache candidate. She fanned herself, the signal for me to leave. She's overdoing it, I thought.

With every movement, a pleasant whiff of Nº 4 Eau de Parfum came towards me. The sillage still felt intensely ambery even after five hours.
There was a knock and the boss stood in the open doorway. He didn't even enter, but stood there. My heart slipped into my pants. As you would expect, there was bad news, accompanied by a smug smile. Now was the time to stand up for myself. I stood up and took a few steps towards him. Arguing objectively, always remaining friendly. Just don't let on that I was shaking inside. He ended the conversation in his typical way. Without interrupting his torrent of words, he turned around and disappeared into his office with a loud slam of the door.

When I got home, I took off my blazer. A slightly warm, sweet hint of the base note - it must be vanilla - came towards me and seemed to comfort me in a loving way. It had direct access to my heart, which was still trembling. It felt as if a loving mother had put her arm around me and encouraged me "everything will be alright".

My husband was already waiting for me and, grinning, handed me the black pumps with spiked heels. "Put on something nice, you'll need them now." As a surprise, he invited me to the super chic restaurant that was celebrating its reopening.
So as not to waste any time, I slipped into the little black dress. Standing in front of my perfume collection again, I thought about which fragrance could accompany me. And once again my choice fell on Nº 4 Eau de Parfum. It somehow also seemed suitable for this occasion.

The restaurant was inviting and elegant, yet with a lively ambience. Indirect light. The elegantly dressed guests were treated to the best food and jazz music. I sat back with a glass of wine and enjoyed the lovely atmosphere. The stressful day had faded into the background. Now I felt grown up, feminine and at peace with myself.
My lover pulled me close as we walked, buried his nose in my neck and whispered, "If you weren't already my wife, I'd ask you again..."

I wondered how the fragrance manages to be simultaneously distancing, strong and self-possessed, yet professional at the same time. But then on the other hand so comforting and warming, and then again radiating sensual sex appeal. To be honest, I don't know. Whether it was because of Jil,
that the supervisor kept an unusually large distance? Maybe I'm imagining it. Or maybe I wish it was. At that moment, the fragrance was my safe haven, my gentle armor that protected me and calmed the storm of my agitated soul. At the same time, it is so extraordinarily attractive. But in a pleasant, clean way. Like a gentleman sheepishly taking off his hat to pay a lady a really nice compliment. Full of decency and respect.
For a first date, the age of the wearer and the intention behind it would be decisive for me.
Jil practises restraint and class. She knows who she is and knows her worth.

The superior no longer exists, but Nº 4 Eau de Parfum will always have a place with me.

12/19/2020

9
Bottle 9
Sillage 10
Longevity 9.5
Scent

Mikka01
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Mikka01

Perfect

I have to say honestly, this is the perfect fragrance for ladies. It always stays in your mind and a lady who wears it attracts attention to herself! And that's exactly what happened to me at work. A colleague walked past me and this elegant scent rose to my nose. I just had to ask her what fragrance it was. The has a durability, which is the bright madness!

02/26/2020

Eukalyptia
14 Reviews

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Eukalyptia

Very helpful Review 18

Femininity at its finest

One of my "everymen." Just like Giorgio Beverly Hills is a "time machine" fragrance. But here it becomes much more erotic. Jil Sander No 4 has a lot to offer. Apart from a mega-silage it surprises with spices but not in the herbaceous direction. No - here you get warm from sniffing. I think that the colour is a perfect match for the fragrance. Golden, almost amber The younger generation should also give the ingenious attractant a chance. Not everything the "old aunts" wear is oldschool. I constantly get positive feedback from my much younger colleagues at work. As already written in the title line, No.4 is pure femininity and absolute joy of life.

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