Jōvan 2012 EDP

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Intense Oud

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Jōvan Intense Oud is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2012. Intense Oud opens with Lemongrass and Saffron, settles into a heart of Rose and Labdanum, and dries down to a base of Sandalwood, Oud, and Patchouli. Jōvan's Intense Oud carries a Statement verdict, a musk-led wear.

This budget-friendly oud is utterly divisive. Some find it a surprisingly decent entry into the world of oud-rose, while for others, it's a harsh, chemical mess with more than a whiff of bug spray. Try before you commit.
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  • Bold
  • Edgy
  • Mysterious
  • Warm
  • Unisex
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Intense Oud Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Saffron54%
Lemongrass46%
Heartas listed
Rose63%
Labdanum37%
Baseas listed
Oud46%
Sandalwood30%
Patchouli24%

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

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

Best Occasions

Also Works:
Date Casual

Its moderate longevity and sillage mean it won't overwhelm, but the initial chemical blast makes it a poor office choice. The warm, mysterious nature of oud-rose makes it suitable for casual wear and dates, especially in cooler weather, but it's not quite refined enough for formal events.

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

  • Geraniol from Rose

Other declarable allergens

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

Intense Oud opens with a sharp, almost medicinal burst of lemongrass and saffron, quickly giving way to a prominent, sometimes soapy, rose heart. The promised oud is often subtle, blending with a dusty patchouli and a hint of sandalwood in the dry down. It's a woody-floral composition with an oriental leaning.

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