Michael Malul Citizen Jill Sunkissed

Citizen Jill Sunkissed is part of Michael Malul's beloved Citizen Jill collection — a flanker to the original 2021 release, launched in 2022. Michael Malul, a New York-based fragrance house celebrated for crafting luxurious scents with an accessible edge, designed Citizen Jill Sunkissed to embody the warmth, glow, and breezy confidence of a woman fully in her element.

The opening is an immediate burst of bergamot, wild berries, and sweet orange — bright, juicy, and unmistakably uplifting. The switch it makes from being super fruity to woody is super well done, as night blooming jasmine and a soft suede accord emerge in the heart, adding a quietly refined elegance that keeps the fragrance from going too sweet or overly youthful.

The base brings Virginia cedar, patchouli, and woody notes — a pleasant, earthy woody dry-down that gives Sunkissed unexpected depth and longevity. As an eau de parfum, Citizen Jill Sunkissed typically offers a longevity of around 6 to 8 hours, with moderate projection that stays close to skin in the later hours.

Community comparisons most frequently land on Burberry Her — it has a Burberry Her presence only this starts off a lot brighter with the citrus notes and as it dries it becomes more fruity berry musky. If you love sunny, fruity florals that evolve into something genuinely wearable and grounded rather than just candy-sweet, this is one of the smartest warm-weather decants to try.

Scent Notes

• Top: Bergamot, Wild Berries, Sweet Orange
• Middle: Night Blooming Jasmine, Suede
• Base: Virginia Cedar, Green Patchouli, Light Woods

Best For
Spring and summer. Casual wear, office, date nights. A bright citrus-fruity that transforms into a warm woody floral — cheerful, confident, and perfect for sun-soaked days that turn into evening plans.