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    Donna Trussardi vs. Jil Sander No. 4

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    New comparison

    Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Donna Trussardi vs. Jil Sander No. 4
    Donna TrussardiJil Sander No. 4
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched19941990
    GenderFemaleFemale
    PerfumerJean GuichardMichel Almairac
    Best seasonFall—

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Donna Trussardi

    Amber
    Aromatic
    Floral
    Fresh Spicy
    White Floral
    Fresh
    Citrus
    Woody

    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
    Mandarin OrangeCorianderGingerHyacinthAldehydesSageBergamotBasil
    PlumGalbanumPeachGeraniumRoseStar AniseBergamot
    Heart
    CarnationRoseTuberoseYlang-YlangOrris RootJasmineLily of the Valley
    TuberoseCarnationNutmegYlang-YlangJasmineMyrrhRoseHeliotropeTarragonViolet
    Base
    LabdanumBenzoinAmberPatchouliMuskVanillaCedarStyrax
    CivetSandalwoodOakmossCorianderVanillaTonka BeanMuskPatchouliAmbergrisCedarwood

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Donna Trussardi vs. Jil Sander No. 4
    Donna TrussardiJil Sander No. 4
    Score3.5/53.5/5
    Longevity4-6 hours4-6 hours
    Sillagemoderatemoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    This is the Italian chypre that holds its own against any modern niche fragrance. The aldehydic lift transforms what could be a standard floral into something powdery and complex. Bold? No.Donna Trussardi
    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