Background
Jil Sander

Background

Masculine · EDT · 1993

4.5186 ratings21 reviews

What it smells like

  • Anise
  • Vanilla
  • Amber
  • Warm spicy
  • Aromatic
  • Sweet
  • Soft spicy
  • Woody
  • Powdery
  • Floral

About this fragrance

Background by Jil Sander is a Oriental Fougere fragrance for men. Background was launched in 1993. Top notes are Anise, Raspberry, Tarragon, Lavender, Bergamot and Lemon; middle notes are Cinnamon, Carnation, Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley, Heliotrope and Rose; base notes are Benzoin, Vanilla, Cedar, Tonka Bean, Amber, Sandalwood and Musk.

The scent

Main accords

  1. Anise100
  2. Vanilla98
  3. Amber97
  4. Warm spicy91
  5. Aromatic90
  6. Sweet86
  7. Soft spicy84
  8. Woody83
  9. Powdery77
  10. Floral71

Fragrance notes

How it wears

Performance

Longevity

Long lasting
WeakBeast mode

Sillage

Strong
IntimateEnormous

Best for

Season

  • 25%Spring
  • 25%Summer
  • 25%Autumn
  • 25%Winter

Time

  • 50%Day
  • 50%Evening

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