How it smells
It smells mostly aromatic and woody. Laurels and juniper at the top, vetiver and jasmine in the middle and oakmoss and musk at the base.
- Came out
- 1983
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- fall
Gambler 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 Gambler EDC in detail
Gambler EDC comes from Jovan. This one is the Eau de Cologne.
How far Gambler spreads
Its sillage is strong. People around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough. It spreads further than Guy Laroche Drakkar Noir and Aramis Devin.
How long it lasts
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 oakmoss and musk are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Is Gambler your kind of scent?
The strongest accord is aromatic (100%), followed by woody and warm spicy. You will probably like it if you enjoy aromatic and woody smells and notes like vetiver and oakmoss. Less obvious notes include artemisia, carnation and myrrh. Perfume fans rate it 4.19 out of 5.
Price per bottle size
In Europe it costs about €101, 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 Gianni Versace L'Homme but less than Guerlain Vetiver Guerlain.
Which weather suits it
It is at its best in fall. It is less suited to summer. From best to least suited, the seasons are fall, winter, spring and summer.
Jovan perfumes worth knowing
This house has 28 perfumes on iPerfume. The most popular ones are White Musk, Musk and Ginseng N-R-G.
Perfumes that smell like Gambler
These perfumes have a close smell: Guy Laroche Drakkar Noir (11 shared notes), Aramis Devin (11 shared notes), Gianni Versace L'Homme (9 shared notes) and Guerlain Vetiver Guerlain (8 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Aramis Devin starts from €75.
More questions
Can women wear Gambler?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
Is Gambler better for day or night?
Both. It works day and night.
When did it come out?
It came out in 1983.