How it smells
The first thing you smell is tomato leaf and grapefruit. The heart brings lavender and geranium. On the skin it settles into vanilla and oakmoss. Overall it smells aromatic and fresh spicy.
- Came out
- 1992
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- spring
What About Adam notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
About Joop! What About Adam EDC
Joop! is the house behind What About Adam EDC. It comes as Eau de Cologne.
Price per bottle size
In Europe it costs about €45, depending on the bottle size and the shop. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs more than Guy Laroche Drakkar Noir and Versace Eros but less than Parfums De Marly Sedley.
More from Joop!
This house has 24 perfumes on iPerfume. The most popular ones are Joop!, Homme and Wild.
Is What About Adam long lasting?
This is a long lasting scent: expect about 6 to 9 hours on skin. Eau de Cologne is the lightest strength, so a shorter wear time is normal. It lasts longer than Guy Laroche Drakkar Noir. Base notes like vanilla and oakmoss are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Its style
The strongest accord is aromatic (100%), followed by fresh spicy and green. You will probably like it if you enjoy aromatic and fresh spicy smells and notes like lavender and vanilla. Less obvious notes include mint, cedar and vetiver. Perfume fans rate it 4.24 out of 5.
When in the day to wear What About Adam
This is more of a daytime scent that suits the office and everyday wear. Its aromatic side keeps it clean and easy.
Which weather suits it
It is at its best in spring. It is less suited to winter. From best to least suited, the seasons are spring, summer, fall and winter. Its fresh smell feels good on warm days.
What About Adam dupes and alternatives
These perfumes have a close smell: Guy Laroche Drakkar Noir (7 shared notes), Jaguar (8 shared notes), Parfums De Marly Sedley (7 shared notes) and Versace Eros (6 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Jaguar starts from €21.
Quick answers
How strong is What About Adam?
Strong: people around you will notice it.
When did What About Adam come out?
It came out in 1992.
Can women wear it?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.