What does it smell like?
It smells mostly amber and warm spicy. Aldehydes and bergamot at the top, Brazilian rosewood and carnation in the middle and incense and myrrh at the base.
- Came out
- 1974
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- winter
Frankincense and Myrrh Cologne Concentrate 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
Jovan Frankincense and Myrrh Cologne Concentrate EDC in detail
Frankincense and Myrrh Cologne Concentrate EDC is made by Jovan. Its strength is Eau de Cologne.
Longevity on skin
It stays on skin for about 6 to 9 hours, so one spray in the morning can carry you through the day. Eau de Cologne is the lightest strength, so a shorter wear time is normal. Yves Saint Laurent Opium lasts longer, if that matters to you. Base notes like incense and myrrh are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Best seasons to wear it
The best time of year to wear it is winter and fall. It is less suited to summer. Ranked by season: winter, fall, spring and summer. Its warm smell feels best when the weather is cold.
Price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €23. That makes it one of the more affordable picks. It costs less than Dior Poison and Frederic Malle Portrait Of A Lady.
Who will like Frankincense and Myrrh Cologne Concentrate
The strongest accord is amber (100%), followed by warm spicy and woody. You will probably like it if you enjoy amber and warm spicy smells and notes like Brazilian rosewood and incense. Less obvious notes include raspberry, lily-of-the-valley and moss. Perfume fans rate it 4.13 out of 5.
Jovan perfumes worth knowing
The house has 28 perfumes here, led by White Musk, Musk and Ginseng N-R-G.
How far Frankincense and Myrrh Cologne Concentrate spreads
Projection is medium: people near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance. Dior Poison and Frederic Malle Portrait Of A Lady spread further.
Perfumes that smell like Frankincense and Myrrh Cologne Concentrate
Similar picks to try: Dior Poison (7 shared notes), Frederic Malle Portrait Of A Lady (7 shared notes), Yves Saint Laurent Opium (10 shared notes) and Nina Ricci L'Air Du Temps (11 shared notes).
Questions people ask
Can I wear Frankincense and Myrrh Cologne Concentrate to work?
It is more of an evening scent, so it may feel too much for the office.
When did Frankincense and Myrrh Cologne Concentrate come out?
It came out in 1974.
Can men wear it?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.