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Background

Released 1993 · Eau de Toilette

By Jean-François Latty

8.4 / 10 (306 ratings)

Launched in 1993 by Jil Sander and composed by Jean-François Latty, Background (Eau de Toilette) opens with aniseed, raspberry, bergamot and lavender, turns to heliotrope, cinnamon, lily of the valley and carnation at the heart and dries down to benzoin, sandalwood, Tonka bean and amber. Its main accords are spicy, sweet, woody, floral and oriental.

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Main accords

Scent pyramid

Top notes

Aniseed Raspberry Bergamot Lavender Tarragon Lemon

First impression, lasts 15 to 30 minutes

Heart notes

Heliotrope Cinnamon Lily of the valley Carnation Jasmine Lily Rose

The core fragrance theme, lasts 2 to 4 hours

Base notes

Benzoin Sandalwood Tonka bean Amber Musk Vanilla Cedarwood

The foundation, lingers up to 24 hours

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