Feeling Man
Eau de Toilette, Jil Sander (1989)

I find that this works wonderful in the heat and is geared more toward spring and summer despite the heavier notes. Excellent performance for an EDT. Fresh, woody-sweet, lightly spicy with a distinct dry fruity (berry-like) warm amber trail that lingers on clothes all day. I’m somehow reminded of a cross between Drakkar Noir, Caesar’s Man (Classic from Las Vegas) and a touch of Rasasi La Yuqawam.

SANDER – FEELING MAN

To my nose this is a pleasant barbershop fougere from the glorious 1980s, but it refrains from being a powerhouse statement. It is quite subtle in its blending of notes that seem to me to be from all over the place; however, they work together. The combo of raspberry and tobacco seem to me to cling to each other and float over the whole, giving it a very comforting and warming effect. There is a slight, very slight, herbal/floral sweetness (most probably the jasmine and tarragon) that parallels the raspberry/tobacco note.

Feeling Man manages to be both bracing and calming at the same time. It positions itself as a transitional scent, between the powerhouse and the oceanic. The name is unfortunate, as is the ugly bottle and box. However, it seems to be prolifically available on the internet and with all the other positive reviews here, it is certainly one for every man to expose himself to.

Recommended.

This is like serenity in a bottle. The very long lasting dry down is like an anti-anxiety med. So pleasant, warm, soothing, and comforting. Very fitting name. Not tremendous evolution or note separation (vaguely spicy,sweet-fruit, powder, woody, warm amber, tobacco leaf), but the amalgam is like a reassuring hug from your mom/best friend.

Surprisingly pleasant scent from Jil Sander!

I recently purchased a set including the full-sized EdT splash and a full-sized deodorant lotion. Lavender, aniseed, oakmoss and tonka are quite evident here, resulting in a sensuous fragrance that is a truly unique experience. Every time I apply several dabs from either bottle, I fall in LOVE with the ambery, warm, and tastefully sweet character of Feeling Man.

It is a sweet-woody-fruity-aromatic, with dominant tobacco and raspberry notes. Considering all the elements that went into it, Feeling Man smells very simple and solid, evoking feelings of relaxation and confidence.

Now discontinued, there are a suprising number of the bigger bottles floating around online going for various prices, as well as the mini-sized bottles. Enjoy this jewel while you can!

This is a cousin to Joop Homme. Where Joop is cocaine, Feeling Man is coca leaves.

My reading of Feeling Man is that it was a sort of prototype for Jil Sander Background. A potent mix of fruity notes and woody / ambery elements assembled around a classic oriental-fougerey bone structure. Sweet, potent and at traces overwhelming. Given when it was originally released, I think it was quite creative and while I respect both Jil Sander as a line and Feeling Man for what it represents, this gets just a *like*. No love.