Joop! 2019 EDP

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JOOP! Homme Absolute

by Antoine Maisondieu

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Joop! JOOP! Homme Absolute is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2019, created by Antoine Maisondieu. JOOP! Homme Absolute opens with Pepper, settles into a heart of Ylang-Ylang, and dries down to a base of Vetiver, Tonka Bean, and Incense. Joop!'s JOOP! Homme Absolute carries a Favourite verdict, a floral-led wear.

This one is a real head-scratcher. JOOP! Homme Absolute has a unique, dark allure that many rave about, yet its performance is so famously abysmal it drives just as many to despair. A love-it-or-hate-it kind of scent, mostly due to its fleeting presence.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Mysterious
  • Warm
  • Sensual
  • Modern
  • Subtle
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JOOP! Homme Absolute Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Pepper100%
Heartas listed
Ylang-Ylang100%
Baseas listed
Incense46%
Tonka Bean31%
Vetiver23%

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter
Also Works:
Spring

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its intimate sillage and short longevity make it suitable for close encounters like dates. The warm, smoky accords lean towards evening and cooler weather, but its overall pleasantness allows for casual wear, provided you don't mind reapplying often.

Ingredients and allergens

We don't have this fragrance's ingredient list yet.

About

JOOP! Homme Absolute kicks off with a bold, almost aggressive black pepper that quickly settles into a smoky-sweet heart. Creamy ylang-ylang merges with warm incense and a rich, vanillic tonka bean, delivering a mysterious yet comforting aroma. A faint, earthy vetiver grounds the composition, creating a dark, subtly sweet, and woody experience that's often likened to a spiced banana dessert.

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