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Jōvan

Island Gardenia

1982WomenClassic
7.7/ 10
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A women's fresh and floral perfume by Jōvan, released in 1982. Most often worn in summer and best suited to daytime.

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Skunky's take: Freshness leads the way and cools the head.

How does it perform?

From 19 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity
8.4 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage
7.5 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle
5.4 /10

Looks good without trying too hard.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

86% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

  1. Fresh
  2. Floral
  3. Fruity
  4. Sweet
  5. Synthetic
  6. Powdery
  7. Creamy

When to wear it?

Seasons and occasions, by user votes.

  • 33%
    Summer
  • 33%
    Spring
  • 19%
    Autumn
  • 14%
    Winter
  • Daytime
    31%
  • Casual
    27%
  • Evening
    19%
  • Nighttime
    12%
  • Office
    8%

Least picked for the office.

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Last updated: October 26, 2026