Dare
QuintessenceEau de Parfum1989
Side by side
Dare vs. Jil Sander No. 4
Jil Sander No. 4 wears longer on skin, while Dare projects louder.
The essentials
At a glance
| Dare | Jil Sander No. 4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 1989 | 1990 |
| Gender | Female | Female |
| Perfumer | — | Michel Almairac |
| Best season | Fall | — |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Dare
Floral
Green
Citrus
Fresh
Fresh Spicy
Jil Sander No. 4
Powdery
White Floral
Woody
Sweet
Warm Spicy
Tuberose
Floral
Animalic
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
Citruses
PlumGalbanumPeachGeraniumRoseStar AniseBergamot
Heart—
TuberoseCarnationNutmegYlang-YlangJasmineMyrrhRoseHeliotropeTarragonViolet
Base
Green NotesFloral Notes
CivetSandalwoodOakmossCorianderVanillaTonka BeanMuskPatchouliAmbergrisCedarwood
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Dare | Jil Sander No. 4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 2-4 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | strong | moderate |
No varnish
Real talk
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
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
The hunt
Best price, size by size
| Dare | Jil Sander No. 4 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.7 oz | $9.95ecosmetics | — |
| 3.4 oz | $20.99fragrancenet | — |
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