The Perfume Library

Jus Interdit

7.9

Jovoy · 2015

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Jovoy Jus Interdit is a unisex fragrance that pairs a floral, spicy and woody character with a smoky, animalic and resinous depth. It opens with floral notes and Italian bergamot. The heart carries cypriol, patchouli and hyraceum, and the base settles into iris, oud and Siam benzoin alongside the woods. The earthy, oriental side gives it a dark, weighty feel. Voters rate its longevity as good and its sillage as moderate. Its dense, dark build suits cooler weather and evening wear, though there are no season or occasion votes to say more. Ajmal Mukhallat Al Shams and Rania J. Cuir Andalou have a close profile.

Rose Millésimée

8.5

Jovoy · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Spicy

Jovoy Rose Millésimée is a fresh, powdery and creamy rose-centred fragrance with a feminine character. It opens with spices, candied apple and Bulgarian rose, the apple's light sweetness softening the rose. Rosa centifolia carries the heart, and Rosa centifolia absolute and white musk in the base settle it into a creamy, powdery finish. Longevity and sillage are rated strong, though the sample of votes is small. Most voters place it in nights out and evenings, with leisure and daily wear following. Dior Élixir Précieux - Musc and Thameen The Cora (Extrait de Parfum) have a close profile.

Quand?

7.7

Jovoy · 2009

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Jovoy Quand? is a fresh, floral women's perfume with a fruity sweetness and a powdery finish. Its longevity and sillage are rated good, though from a small number of votes. Most voters pick spring and autumn, with summer and winter close behind. It leans towards evenings and leisure time, and also gets votes for daytime and the office. The top opens with iris, raspberry, blackcurrant and plum, so fruit and flowers arrive together. In the heart, peony, jasmine and rose build a floral body. The base of amber, vanilla and musk softens everything into a powdery sweetness.

Les 7 Parfums Capitaux - Oriental

6.1

Jovoy · 2007

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Jovoy Les 7 Parfums Capitaux - Oriental is a fresh, sweet oriental for women that leans towards autumn and winter; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick autumn and winter for it, with spring not far behind. It sits comfortably in daily wear, leisure and office settings. Longevity is rated moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. Pink pepper and bergamot open it with a spicy, fresh edge. Rose and peach form a floral, fruity heart. Amber, vanilla and cedar settle the sweetness onto a woody base, and a synthetic note runs through the accords.

Les 7 Parfums Capitaux - Fougère

6.0

Jovoy · 2007

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Jovoy Les 7 Parfums Capitaux - Fougère is a fresh, green men's fragrance that sits most comfortably at work and in relaxed everyday wear; it has been discontinued. It opens with lime and basil, the citrus brightness joined by a green edge. The heart holds geranium, neroli and pineapple, the pineapple adding a light fruity touch. In the base, tonka bean, sandalwood and moss dry down, and the fougère structure settles onto a spicy, woody ground. Voters place it mostly in business settings, then leisure and daily wear. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate to weak, so it stays close and soft. It reads masculine. Azzaro pour Homme L'Eau and Rochas L'Homme have a close profile.

Les 7 Parfums Capitaux - Marine

5.1

Jovoy · 2007

Fresh · Aquatic · Fruity

Jovoy Les 7 Parfums Capitaux - Marine is a fresh, aquatic men's fragrance with a fruity, lightly sweet character; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated weak, and there are too few votes to say much about its sillage or best season. It reads masculine. It opens with pepper, pear and grapefruit, then moves to watermelon and apple in the heart for a cool, fruity sweetness. Musk and cedar settle underneath as a light woody base, with spicy and synthetic touches in the mix. Zarkoperfume Ménage à Trois and Kenzo Aqua Kenzo pour Homme have a close profile.

#What Matters Is Inside - Italy

7.0

Jovoy · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Jovoy #What Matters Is Inside - Italy opens with bergamot, white blossoms and aniseed, a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that has been discontinued. The bergamot's brightness is softened at first by white blossoms and aniseed. The heart brings pink pepper, Italian iris and ylang-ylang, where spice and floral touches blend together. In the base, woody notes, musk and amber remain, and the scent carries a green, sweet side as it settles into a synthetic, resinous feel. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it sits close rather than filling a room, though the number of votes is small and these ratings are tentative. Being unisex, it suits both men and women. Veronique Gabai Eau de la Nuit and Navitus Parfums Navus have a close profile.

Sombres Dessins

6.8

Jovoy · 2015

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Jovoy Sombres Dessins is a spicy, smoky unisex fragrance that sets rose, patchouli and saffron over a resinous base. It opens with pink pepper and Italian bergamot, which bring a light spice and some freshness. In the heart, rose, patchouli, saffron and osmanthus lead; the floral and fruity side turns sweet here, while saffron and patchouli add an oriental depth. The base of frankincense, labdanum, rum and Indian sandalwood settles into a resinous, woody and slightly powdery warmth. The smoky air of frankincense and labdanum shapes the overall character. Guerlain Encens Mythique d'Orient and Byredo Reine de Nuit have a close profile.

Jovoy · 2015

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Jovoy · 2013

Floral · Spicy · Oriental