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    Side by side

    Jil Sander No. 4 vs. Dare

    Clearly related
    Dare by Quintessence bottle

    Dare

    Quintessence
    Eau de Parfum1989
    New comparison

    Jil Sander No. 4 wears longer on skin, while Dare projects louder.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Jil Sander No. 4 vs. Dare
    Jil Sander No. 4Dare
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched19901989
    GenderFemaleFemale
    PerfumerMichel Almairac
    Best seasonFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Jil Sander No. 4

    Powdery
    White Floral
    Woody
    Sweet
    Warm Spicy
    Tuberose
    Floral
    Animalic

    Dare

    Floral
    Green
    Citrus
    Fresh
    Fresh Spicy

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    PlumGalbanumPeachGeraniumRoseStar AniseBergamot
    Citruses
    Heart
    TuberoseCarnationNutmegYlang-YlangJasmineMyrrhRoseHeliotropeTarragonViolet
    Base
    CivetSandalwoodOakmossCorianderVanillaTonka BeanMuskPatchouliAmbergrisCedarwood
    Green NotesFloral Notes

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Jil Sander No. 4 vs. Dare
    Jil Sander No. 4Dare
    Score3.5/53.5/5
    Longevity4-6 hours2-4 hours
    Sillagemoderatestrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    This is a proper 1990s powerhouse. The galbanum opening might surprise those expecting typical florals, but the heart delivers generous white florals that justify its cult status.Jil Sander No. 4
    Quintessence Dare doesn't whisper. It projects. If you're looking for a skin scent, keep walking, this one announces its arrival and means it. The green note is thick, almost botanical.Dare

    The hunt

    Best price, size by size

    Best price by size: Jil Sander No. 4 vs. Dare
    Jil Sander No. 4Dare
    1.7 oz$9.95ecosmetics
    3.4 oz$20.99fragrancenet

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