Jovan Woman
How it smells
It smells mostly woody and yellow floral. Amalfi lemon and juniper at the top, brazilian rosewood and jasmine in the middle and amber and benzoin at the base.
- Came out
- 1977
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- fall
Woman 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 Woman
Woman comes from Jovan.
Sillage and projection
Projection is medium: people near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance. It spreads further than Clinique Cocoa & Cashmere unisex.
Price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €45. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs more than Nino Cerruti 1881 but less than Givenchy Amarige.
Jovan perfumes worth knowing
The house has 28 perfumes here, led by White Musk, Musk and Ginseng N-R-G.
Woman: day or night?
It works better in the day than at night, so it is a good pick for work, school and daily wear. For evenings, Clinique Cocoa & Cashmere unisex has more depth.
The style of Woman
The strongest accord is woody (100%), followed by yellow floral and amber. You will probably like it if you enjoy woody and yellow floral smells and notes like brazilian rosewood and amber. Less obvious notes include pepper, labdanum and cedar. Perfume fans rate it 4.20 out of 5.
Best seasons to wear it
The best time of year to wear it is fall. It is less suited to summer. Ranked by season: fall, winter, spring and summer.
Perfumes that smell like Woman
Similar picks to try: Gianni Versace Blue Jeans (8 shared notes), Givenchy Amarige (8 shared notes), Nino Cerruti 1881 (8 shared notes) and Clinique Cocoa & Cashmere unisex (10 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Gianni Versace Blue Jeans starts from €30.
Quick answers
Does Woman last long?
It lasts about 6 to 9 hours on skin.
When did Woman come out?
It came out in 1977.
Can men wear it?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.