Woman III 1986 Eau de Toilette

Version from 1986
Woman III (1986) (Eau de Toilette) by Jil Sander
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8.4 / 10 145 Ratings
A popular perfume by Jil Sander for women, released in 1986. The scent is chypreartig-spicy. Projection and longevity are above-average. It was last marketed by Lancaster.
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Main accords

Chypre
Spicy
Woody
Floral
Green

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes Top Notes
AldehydesAldehydes CorianderCoriander Bay leafBay leaf BergamotBergamot HyacinthHyacinth NutmegNutmeg Orange blossomOrange blossom PepperPepper RosewoodRosewood
Heart Notes Heart Notes
CarnationCarnation GeraniumGeranium Lily of the valleyLily of the valley Orris rootOrris root HoneyHoney JasmineJasmine TuberoseTuberose RoseRose Ylang-ylangYlang-ylang
Base Notes Base Notes
OakmossOakmoss SandalwoodSandalwood BenzoinBenzoin CedarCedar PatchouliPatchouli AmberAmber CoconutCoconut MuskMusk VetiverVetiver VanillaVanilla

Perfumer

Ratings
Scent
8.4145 Ratings
Longevity
8.7112 Ratings
Sillage
8.1109 Ratings
Bottle
7.4113 Ratings
Value for money
8.313 Ratings
Submitted by Lissy, last update on 23.03.2024.

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3 in-depth fragrance descriptions
Ringtale

65 Reviews
Ringtale
Ringtale
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Last marketed by Coty, not Lancaster
When it was still being marketed by Lancaster, this was a beautyful chypre. I still don't understand why that version was discontinued. It was a lovely green to flowery, bright scent with a little bit of mystery inside and so unique. Actually I found this the best Jil Sander scent ever...It was a much like the bright opening of Jean-Louis Scherrer Eau de Toilette,
Later it was marketed by Coty and it had become an aftershave kind of scent, nothing like the original; I seldom complain about reformulations because I often find those complaints a bit overdone and maybe sometimes born out of selffulfilling prophecies when people expect a major change when perfumes are being reformulated, but - in this case - the change was dramatic indeed. I suspect that the previous reviewer may also have (had) the Coty-version.
Now it's discontinued. A vintage, original one may be available on some websites, but only for those who can afford it.
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6
Pricing
7
Bottle
6
Sillage
7
Longevity
7.5
Scent
Leimbacher

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Leimbacher
Leimbacher
Top Review 21  
German Wife Shaving Water
"III" by Jil Sander is a very green-puristic fragrance. Feels very unfeminine, rough, scratchy - but what does that mean. Especially from a Parfumo who has never consciously, let alone olfactorically, experienced the 80s. Back then, it was certainly much more possible than today. Aftershave for the lady of the world. Today, of course, it still works. No XX chromosome carrier should limit herself. Only on the designer market, characterized by sugary fruit or refreshing shampoo fragrances, this is hardly conceivable. Almost no matter whether in the men's or women's sector. Unfortunately. A great pity. Such cabbage-and-turnip fragrances are missing in the non-niche world.

"III" is oakmoss almost pure on my skin. Green, herbal, barbershoppy with a kick. This is already very reminiscent of quite a few classic men's after shaves. Especially with the massive fragrance pyramid, surprising that hardly any other facets appear on my skin. Hints of roses, perhaps. Whether at the beginning or in the later stages. But what "III" does, it does well. Unspectacular, but solid. Undercooled, androgynous, emotionless. Only touches me peripherally. Though I adore the 80s and like to revel in them, no matter the art. Reminiscent of "G-Man".

Flacon: full Sander and 80s
Sillage: discreet-masculine
Durability: 6-7 hours - that was then below average

Conclusion: today clearly unthinkable, then also already daring and tart - "Woman III" is a unique Jil Sander. A classic of rough taste. And of course also wearable for men. Only there's just on the men's area clearly more complex and better alternatives.
10 Comments
7.5
Bottle
7.5
Sillage
7.5
Longevity
8
Scent
Callas

54 Reviews
Callas
Callas
0  
The old days
There was a so-called 'milk bar' in my hometown. I, however, doubt that there were milk, shakes or even ice was consumed. It was rather a despicable bar and meeting place of the pot-smoker scene. *g* Preferably rockers on motorcycles drove up. This was into the 70s.

Aldehydes, spices and flowers are dominant! It doesn't disturb me. Nothing bites me. It doesn't last long and I am also restored into last years.
No, not into the milk bar. I was too young at the moment. Everything becomes so beautifully sharp, smoky, woody - Patchouli, groups, which assemble in the youth meeting - I am there now.

For me an absolute energy smell which also men could use.
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