Jōvan 2024 EDP

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Make Them Talk

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Jōvan Make Them Talk is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2024. Make Them Talk opens with Lemon, settles into a heart of Osmanthus, and dries down to a base of Woody Notes, Musk, and Patchouli. Jōvan's Make Them Talk carries a Favourite verdict, a fresh-led wear.

A modern, everyday musk that aims to be a crowd-pleaser. While it offers good value and a pleasant scent, some find it a bit too safe and lacking the distinctive edge of other Jōvan offerings. Perfect for those who prefer uncomplicated freshness.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Clean
  • Fresh
  • Modern
  • Masculine
  • Subtle
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Make Them Talk Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Lemon100%
Heartas listed
Osmanthus100%
Baseas listed
Musk40%
Woody Notes33%
Patchouli27%

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
Intimate
Intensity
Light

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Summer
Also Works:
Spring Fall Winter

A summer scent - airy and clear, designed for hot weather.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport

Its clean, fresh, and non-intrusive character, coupled with moderate projection, makes it highly suitable for everyday wear and the office. The light musk and citrus accords are versatile, aligning well with casual and even sport use, though it lacks the depth for formal events or a truly romantic date.

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

  • Citral Geranial from Lemon

Other declarable allergens

  • 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

Make Them Talk opens with a bright, clean burst of lemon, quickly softening into the delicate, apricot-tinged sweetness of osmanthus. As it settles, a clean, airy musk emerges, underpinned by subtle woody notes and a whisper of earthy patchouli, creating a well-balanced and approachable scent profile.

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Where to buy

Prices for the United Kingdom · · checked 5 October

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