Jil Sander No. 4: released in 1990, aromatic, powdery and woody, about 7h on skin, projection 8/10, sillage 6/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Jil Sander No. 4 dupe we found is Yves de Sistelle Doriane — 84% match, about $20 (estimate) versus about $30 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Jil Sander No. 4 dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Jil Sander No. 4 | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yves de Sistelle Doriane | 84% | about $20 (−33%) | 7h vs 7h | 7/10 |
| 2 | Remy Marquis Marquis | 80% | about $15 (−50%) | 8h vs 7h | 7/10 |
| 3 | Bijan | 79% | about $30 | 7h vs 7h | 9/10 |
| 4 | Elizabeth Arden Red Door | 77% | about $45* (+50%) | 8h vs 7h | 8/10 |
| 5 | Lomani Elitis | 81% | about $10 (−67%) | 6h vs 7h | 7/10 |
Evokes the opulent, spicy white floral character of Jil Sander No. 4, offering a rich and warm vintage-leaning trail.
It shares its woody, sweet and white floral accords with Jil Sander No. 4, lasts about 7h against 7h and carries 473 community ratings.
Recalls the classic warmth and multifaceted floral depth of Jil Sander No. 4 at a fraction of the cost.
It shares its warm spicy, woody and white floral accords with Jil Sander No. 4, lasts about 8h against 7h and carries 349 community ratings.
Belongs to the same heavy-hitting golden-floral and honeyed-amber family as Jil Sander No. 4.
It shares its white floral, woody and powdery accords with Jil Sander No. 4, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 7h against 7h and carries 914 community ratings.
Presents a similarly grand, honeyed white floral and spicy profile reminiscent of Jil Sander No. 4.
It shares its floral, white floral and sweet accords with Jil Sander No. 4, opens on Rose, Plum and Peach too, lasts about 8h against 7h and carries 4,358 community ratings.
Shares the aromatic and warm spicy complexity found in Jil Sander No. 4, landing in a similar retro floral category.
It shares its fruity, sweet and white floral accords with Jil Sander No. 4, opens on Plum and Peach too, lasts about 6h against 7h and carries 197 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.
Lomani Elitis, at about $10 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 65% less than Jil Sander No. 4.
Remy Marquis Marquis, at about 8h on skin, against about 7h for Jil Sander No. 4.
Yves de Sistelle Doriane, at 84% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
Jil Sander No. 4 itself sells from £33.99 (30 ml) at partnered retailers.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Yves de Sistelle Doriane saves you about $10 a year against Jil Sander No. 4. Both priced at 100 ml; prices are estimates.
Across 2,358 originals, the median designer bottle is $120 and its closest match $30 — the Dupe Report 2026.
On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Remy Marquis Marquis comes closest at 7.7h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Jil Sander No. 4 notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-08-24.