What does it smell like?
It smells mostly warm spicy and green. Bergamot and cardamom at the top, carnation and jasmine in the middle and oriental notes and patchouli at the base.
- Came out
- 1975
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- winter
Sex Appeal 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
A closer look at Jovan Sex Appeal EDC
Jovan is the house behind Sex Appeal EDC. It comes as Eau de Cologne.
Best season for Sex Appeal
It is at its best in winter. It is less suited to summer. From best to least suited, the seasons are winter, fall, spring and summer.
Day or night?
This is more of an evening scent: it shines at dinners, dates and nights out. Its warm spicy side feels cosy and rich after dark. For daytime, Gianni Versace L'Homme is a lighter match.
Sex Appeal price and value
In Europe it costs about €17, depending on the bottle size and the shop. That makes it one of the more affordable picks. It costs less than Gianni Versace L'Homme and Clive Christian Xxi Art Deco Blonde Amber.
How far it spreads
Its sillage is strong. People around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough. It spreads further than Diesel Plus Plus Masculine.
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 Diesel Plus Plus Masculine. Base notes like oriental notes and patchouli are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Other Jovan perfumes
This house has 28 perfumes on iPerfume. The most popular ones are White Musk, Musk and Ginseng N-R-G.
Perfumes that smell like Sex Appeal
These perfumes have a close smell: Gianni Versace L'Homme (7 shared notes), Clive Christian Xxi Art Deco Blonde Amber (6 shared notes), Mugler A*Men (6 shared notes) and Diesel Plus Plus Masculine (6 shared notes).
Quick answers
When did Sex Appeal come out?
It came out in 1975.
Can women wear Sex Appeal?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
What kind of scent is it?
A scent built on warm spicy and green.