Joop! 2017 EDT

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Wow!

by Christophe Raynaud

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Joop! Wow! is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2017, created by Christophe Raynaud. Wow! opens with Bergamot, Violet Leaf, and Cardamom, settles into a heart of Vetiver, Geranium, and Canadian Fir Balsam, and dries down to a base of Cashmere Wood, Vanilla, and Tonka Bean. Joop!'s Wow! carries a Favourite verdict, a green-led wear.

This isn't just Joop!-lite, it's a surprising, warm, and sophisticated aromatic-woody scent that often gets mistaken for higher-end fare. It's a proper crowd-pleaser, but be warned: performance is a roll of the dice, and the 'Wow!' factor might be more about price than punch.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Warm
  • Cozy
  • Masculine
  • Elegant
  • Relaxed
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Wow! Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Cardamom42%
Violet Leaf36%
Bergamot21%
Heartas listed
Canadian Fir Balsam43%
Vetiver32%
Geranium25%
Baseas listed
Cashmere Wood36%
Vanilla33%
Tonka Bean31%

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:
Office Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Its moderate projection and generally soft nature make it suitable for office wear, but it truly excels in casual settings or on a date. The warm, woody accords are less ideal for formal events or sports, where something fresher or more commanding might be preferred.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium
  • Vanillin from Vanilla

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Joop! Wow! opens with a fresh, aromatic hit of violet leaf, cardamom, and bergamot, quickly moving into a woody heart of vetiver and fir resin. It then settles into a cozy, subtly sweet base of cashmere wood, tonka bean, and vanilla. This composition creates a smooth, warmly spicy, and inviting aura that is both masculine and surprisingly versatile.

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