Jōvan 1996 EDT

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Fresh Musk

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Jōvan Fresh Musk is an Eau de Toilette launched in 1996. Fresh Musk opens with Bergamot, Mandarin, and Blackcurrant, settles into a heart of Floral Notes, and dries down to a base of Musk. Jōvan's Fresh Musk carries a Favourite verdict, a floral-led wear.

A lost gem from the 90s, Fresh Musk evokes serious nostalgia for many. It's a fresh, musky embrace that hits different, proving sometimes simplicity really is best. Prepare for wistful sighs.
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  • Clean
  • Cozy
  • Classic
  • Feminine
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Fresh Musk Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Blackcurrant39%
Mandarin35%
Bergamot26%
Heartas listed
Floral Notes100%
Baseas listed
Musk100%

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:
Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office Date

With moderate longevity and sillage, Fresh Musk is versatile. Its fresh, clean profile makes it perfect for casual daytime wear, while it's light enough for the office and won't overwhelm during a sportier activity.

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.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

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

Fresh Musk opens with a bright, uplifting burst of bergamot and mandarin, quickly joined by the juicy tartness of blackcurrant. As the initial zest settles, a soft, indistinct floral heart emerges, providing a gentle sweetness. The dry down is where the 'musk' truly shines, creating a clean, comforting, and remarkably fresh skin scent that lingers like a fond memory.

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