WS-JS-1989

Sun

1989Men

amber up front, then vanilla, settling into powdery.

Sun by Jil Sander is a Oriental Floral fragrance for women. Sun was launched in 1989. The nose behind this fragrance is Pierre Bourdon. Top notes are Fruity Notes, African Orange Flower, Palisander Rosewood, Amalfi Lemon, Cassis and Bergamot; middle notes are Ylang-Ylang, Heliotrope, Carnation, Orris Root, Lily-of-the-Valley and Rose;…

amber vanilla powdery sweet

Nose: Pierre Bourdon

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Wear Ledger

Opening · mid · drydown

Opening· 0–30m
Fruity Notes, African Orange Flower, Palisander Rosewood, Amalfi Lemon, Cassis, Bergamot
Heart· 2–4h
Ylang-Ylang, Heliotrope, Carnation, Orris Root, Lily-of-the-Valley, Rose
Drydown· 6h+
Vanille, Benzoin, Amber, Tonka Bean, Sandalwood, Musk, Styrax, Tobacco Leaf, Patchouli

Olfactory readout

Accord mix

100%

96%

69%

64%

58%

56%

Wear intel

Community data

LongevityModerate

ReachClose

Summer42%Fall23%Spring20%Winter15%Day76%Night24%Wears female45%

Skin chemistry varies. Sample before you blind-buy.

Wardrobe slot fits

Where it belongs

Best woody perfumes for men — Woody drydown anchors fall and evening slots.
Best vanilla under $50 — Sweet accords need price-tier picks with honest drydown notes.
Best date night perfumes — Warm base accords suit after-hours rotation.
Best office perfumes for men — Close projection reads desk-safe at two sprays.

Before you buy

Wear-tested answers

What does Sun smell like?

amber up front, then vanilla, settling into powdery. Dominant accords: amber, vanilla, powdery.

What notes are in Sun?

Top: Fruity Notes, African Orange Flower, Palisander Rosewood, Amalfi Lemon, Cassis, Bergamot. Heart: Ylang-Ylang, Heliotrope, Carnation, Orris Root, Lily-of-the-Valley, Rose. Base: Vanille, Benzoin, Amber, Tonka Bean, Sandalwood, Musk, Styrax, Tobacco Leaf, Patchouli.

How long does Sun last?

Wearers tag this as moderate. Expect 4–6 hours for most people. Heavier application can stretch that.

Is Sun loud?

Close reach on skin. Arm's-length projection. Fine at work with a light hand.

What season is Sun best for?

Summer is the top pick (42%). Fall is second at 23%. Try it on skin in the season you're unsure about before a full bottle.

Day or night for Sun?

Day wear leads at 76%. Night is a secondary pick at 24%.

Is Sun for men or women?

Catalog lists it for men. On skin, 45% read it as female. Sample first if you're buying blind for someone else.

Who made Sun?

Composed by Pierre Bourdon. Released in 1989.