Jil Sander

Jil Sander Background

Built around anis, vanilla and amber accords, Background is a fragrance for men introduced by Jil Sander in 1993.

Fragrance pyramid

Top notes

• Anise
• Raspberry
• Tarragon
• Lavender
• Bergamot
• Lemon

Heart notes

• Cinnamon
• Carnation
• Jasmine
• Lily-of-the-Valley
• Heliotrope
• Rose

Base notes

• Benzoin
• Vanilla
• Cedar
• Tonka Bean
• Amber
• Sandalwood
• Musk

Main accords

• anis
• vanilla
• amber
• warm spicy
• aromatic
• sweet
• soft spicy
• woody
• powdery
• floral

When to wear it

Best seasons: spring, fall, winter. Most worn for: casual wear, nights out.

Similar scents

• Jil Sander Sander (2000)
• Jil Sander Jil (1997)
• Jil Sander Pure (2004)
• Jil Sander Bath and Beauty (1981)
• Jil Sander Man I (Man Pure) (1981)
• Jil Sander Feeling Man (1989)

More fragrances by Jil Sander

• Jil Sander Sun (1989)
• Jil Sander No. 4 (1990)
• Jil Sander Sun Men (2002)
• Jil Sander Style (2006)
• Jil Sander Sander (2000)
• Jil Sander Sensations (2000)