The Perfume Library

88 perfumes

Musk Oil

Jōvan · 1972

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Jōvan Musk Oil is a powdery, creamy musk scent on a sweet floral line, made for women and leaning towards fall and winter. It opens with peach, star anise and bergamot: the peach brings sweetness, the star anise a light spice. In the heart, ylang-ylang, cocoa butter and lavender add a soft, creamy floral note. Vanilla, patchouli, vetiver and musk dry down to a warm, woody base with a faintly animal edge. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall, then winter, with daily wear and leisure ahead of business and evening. Most voters find it feminine and classic. Its profile is close to Avon Soft Musk and The Body Shop White Musk.

Sex Appeal for Men (Cologne)

7.3

Jōvan · 1976

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Jōvan Sex Appeal for Men is a sweet, spicy and woody men's cologne built around sandalwood, spices and patchouli. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, while spring and summer lag behind. Night out, evening and leisure are the occasions named most often. Most voters read it as masculine, and a good share call it classic. The scent leans on its sweet, spicy and woody accords. Sandalwood and spices set a warm, oriental base, and patchouli adds an earthy depth. Powdery and animal touches soften that warmth, and the sweetness stays present throughout.

White Musk for Women

7.3

Jōvan · 1992

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Jōvan White Musk for Women is a soft, powdery musk scent for women, with a sweet floral heart and a clean, creamy feel. The notes read as one blend: musk carries jasmine, ylang-ylang and honeysuckle, while amber adds sweetness and warmth. Beneath the fresh, floral surface sit a woody, slightly animal edge and a faintly synthetic note. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close and quiet. Most voters pick spring and fall, though every season gets a share. Daily wear, leisure and the office lead, and nearly half of voters call it feminine. Narciso Rodriguez For Her Pure Musc and The Body Shop White Musk have a close profile.

Musk for Men (Cologne)

7.0

Jōvan · 1973

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Jōvan Musk for Men is a men's scent that leans towards daily wear and leisure, with fall as the favourite season, and a fresh, spicy, powdery musk character. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and winter, and it is worn mostly during the day and in relaxed settings. Voters call it masculine and classic, and rate its value for money very high. It opens with lemon, lime, pepper and carnation. Towards the heart, lavender, mint, spices and amber bring a sweet, oriental warmth. Woody notes and musk form the base, and the powdery and animal accords are felt throughout.

Musk Oil Island Musk

7.2

Jōvan · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Jōvan Musk Oil Island Musk is a fresh, citrusy women's fragrance that pairs peach, bergamot and lemon with the soft florals of jasmine and gardenia. It opens fruity and bright with peach, bergamot and lemon. Lily of the valley, jasmine and gardenia bring a gentle floral heart, while aquatic and sweet touches keep it light. Musk and woods leave a creamy, woody base underneath. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Most voters read it as feminine.

Black Musk (2009)

5.9

Jōvan · 2009

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Jōvan Black Musk opens with orange, pomegranate and nectarine, moves through florals and settles into musk and crème brûlée, giving a sweet, gourmand scent for women. The fruity opening of orange, pomegranate and nectarine is bright. Jasmine, freesia and iris in the heart add a floral, powdery softness. The base of musk, crème brûlée, patchouli and precious woods sweetens it and finishes woody, lightly spicy and oriental in warmth. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall, winter and spring, with leisure and night out as the leading occasions. It reads as a feminine fragrance.

White Silk

6.8

Jōvan · 2008

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Jōvan White Silk is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that voters link most to daytime and spring wear; it has been discontinued. Mandarin orange and white peach give the opening a fruity brightness. Orchid, water lily and jasmine form a soft floral heart. In the base, cedarwood, sandalwood, white musk and amber turn it powdery, sweet and slightly oriental. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring, though winter and autumn are close behind. It leans towards daily and leisure wear, with some picking it for the office. The character reads clearly feminine.

White Musk for Men (Cologne)

6.7

Jōvan · 1992

Fresh · Floral · Green

Jōvan White Musk for Men (Cologne) is a fresh, green men's cologne that suits everyday wear in spring and summer. Citrus fruits, green apple and peppermint give it a bright frame, while thyme and geranium add a green, floral edge. The fruity sweetness of melon and the spice of clove settle into a powdery, creamy base of white musk. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters recommend spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and work are the occasions named most often. It is sold as a men's scent, and while voters lean masculine, a sizeable share also read it as feminine.

Vanilla Haven

7.1

Jōvan

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Jōvan Vanilla Haven is a unisex scent that opens with pear and blackcurrant and settles into panna cotta, musk and vanilla, with its sweet, gourmand side leading. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it stays close without disappearing. Most voters pick spring and autumn, with winter and summer not far behind. It leans towards daily and leisure wear and also suits the office. Voters mostly read it as feminine, though many call it modern. Michalsky Sunshine and Prada Candy Kiss (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile. It starts fruity: pear brings a soft freshness while blackcurrant adds a light tartness. Orange blossom gives the heart a gentle floral touch. In the base, panna cotta, vanilla and musk set the scent on a creamy, powdery, sweet foundation.

Black Musk for Men (Cologne)

6.3

Jōvan · 2009

Fresh · Floral · Green

Jōvan Black Musk for Men is a fresh, green and floral men's cologne that opens on mandarin orange, tagetes and violet leaf. Mandarin's fruity brightness meets the green edge of violet leaf at first. In the heart, lavender, bamboo and cypress build a light, aromatic and slightly woody frame. The base of fossilised amber, musk and labdanum sweetens it and settles into a powdery softness, with a somewhat synthetic feel. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin and keeps a low profile. Most voters pick fall and spring, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. Most voters read it as masculine.

Musk for Women

6.4

Jōvan · 1972

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Jōvan Musk for Women is a fresh, floral, sweet and powdery women's scent that leans towards daily wear and leisure. Jasmine and neroli carry the floral side, while bergamot adds a light, fresh lift. Musk softens them, giving the scent a creamy, powdery and faintly animal depth, with a synthetic edge among the accords. The notes read as one whole rather than a sequence of stages. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters choose daily wear and leisure, with business a smaller but real share; evening and night out sit further back. It is positioned as a women's perfume. Avon Summer White and Louis Vuitton Sun Song have a close profile.

Musk Oil Tropical Musk

5.3

Jōvan · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Jōvan Musk Oil Tropical Musk is a fresh, citrusy floral with a sweet, powdery side, positioned as a women's fragrance. It opens bright and slightly sharp with bergamot, lemon and pink pepper. In the heart, peony, magnolia and aldehydes pull it towards a clean floral line. As it settles, vanilla blossom, musk and sandalwood soften the sweetness; the accords also point to a fruity, woody and somewhat synthetic touch. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though the number of ratings is small, so read that loosely. Its light, fresh build suits everyday wear and it reads as a feminine scent. Its profile is close to The Body Shop White Musk Sun Glow and Jessica Simpson Vintage Bloom.

Black Musk (2014)

4.9

Jōvan · 2014

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Jōvan Black Musk (2014) is a women's fragrance that moves from a bright fruity opening of pomegranate, mandarin orange and nectarine through an iris and tuberose heart to a sweet, woody base of musk, patchouli and crème brûlée. The top is fruity and fresh, with pomegranate, mandarin orange, Brazilian orange and nectarine. At the heart, iris, freesia, jasmine and tuberose add a floral weight. The base builds a woody frame from Indonesian patchouli, cashmere wood and cedarwood, while crème brûlée and musk sweeten and soften it. The overall feel is sweet, floral and slightly animalic. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, though the vote count is small, so these ratings are tentative. It is classed as a women's fragrance. Jōvan Black Musk (2009) and Chantecaille Pétales have a close profile.

Musk Oil Gold Musk

6.8

Jōvan

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Jōvan Musk Oil Gold Musk is a sweet floral for women that links a fresh, fruity opening to a creamy, powdery musk base. The top is pink pepper, passion fruit and currant liqueur, which gives a spicy freshness alongside fruity sweetness. Star jasmine, vanilla orchid and red rose bring out the floral heart. Musk, sandalwood and amber settle the scent into a woody, powdery, creamy warmth. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though the number of votes is small, so this is only a rough guide. Its soft, sweet character suits those who want an understated, feminine scent. Chopard Brilliant Wish and Xerjoff Purple Accento have a close profile.

Silky Rose

5.8

Jōvan · 2012

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Jōvan Silky Rose is a fresh, floral unisex scent built around rose, orange blossom and jasmine, with a sweet, powdery side. The top pairs rose with currant and patchouli, which gives the opening a fruity, fresh edge. In the heart, orange blossom, jasmine and rose deepen the floral character. The base of vanilla wood, musk and amber sweetens it and leaves a soft, powdery, slightly gourmand warmth. Longevity is rated moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin as a gentle scent. The sample of votes is small, so these ratings are tentative. It is classed as unisex.

Amber Delight

6.9

Jōvan · 2025

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Jōvan Amber Delight is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, floral feel with a sweet, spicy warmth, leaning towards daily wear and leisure. Mint and mandarin orange bring a cool brightness, while cardamom and pink pepper add a light spice. Rose gives a soft floral touch, and patchouli with tonka bean adds a woody, sweet, oriental warmth. Aquatic and fruity shades support the freshness. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Voters pick daily wear and leisure most often, with business and evening close behind. Rabanne 1 Million Cologne and Hermès Twilly d'Hermès Eau Poivrée have a close profile.