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JPS (Eau de Toilette)

8.4

John Player Special

Citrus · Floral · Green

Eau de Toilette

Gold

7.4

John Player Special · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

John Player Special Gold is a fresh, citrusy fougère for men, with spice, rose and leather warming it as it goes. Mandarin orange, peppermint and grapefruit give the opening its cool brightness. Rose absolute, spices and cinnamon move into the heart and pull it toward something warmer and sweeter. Patchouli, white woods, blond leather and amber form a woody, leathery base. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Voters pick it mostly for daily wear and leisure, with business and sport following. It reads masculine and suits relaxed daytime use. Omerta Golden Challenge and Invicta Gladiator share a close profile.

Sport

7.3

John Player Special · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

John Player Special Sport is a fresh men's fragrance that pairs mint and citrus brightness with a green, spicy edge. Its longevity is rated weak and its sillage moderate, though the small number of ratings means these figures are only a rough guide. It reads clearly masculine and suits those who want something light and fresh for daytime wear. Mint and citrus notes come first. Spices and lavender follow in the heart, softening the freshness and adding a floral, green tone. The base settles into amber and woody notes, while the accords also bring creamy and fruity touches and a distinctly synthetic feel.

JPS Black (Eau de Toilette)

6.7

John Player Special

Fresh · Aquatic · Green

Eau de Toilette

John Player Special JPS Black Eau de Toilette is a men's fragrance with a fresh, aquatic face over a spicy, woody and tobacco-tinged base. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as moderate, though the sample is small, so this is a loose impression. There is no season or occasion data, but the profile reads clearly masculine. It opens with ginger, bergamot, apple and Japanese yuzu, a bright, green start. The heart of black pepper, sage, lavender and cinnamon adds a spicy, fougère character. The base of frankincense, patchouli, tobacco and sandalwood is woody with a leathery edge, softened by white musk. Hugo Boss Boss Bottled Infinite and Montblanc Présence (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.