Jovoy Paris 2013 EDP

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Gardez Moi

by Bertrand Duchaufour

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Jovoy Paris Gardez Moi is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2013, created by Bertrand Duchaufour. Gardez Moi opens with Cyclamen, Pepper, Coriander, and Tomato Leaf, settles into a heart of Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang, Lily, and Gardenia, and dries down to a base of Musk, Cedar, Oakmoss, and Vanilla. Jovoy Paris's Gardez Moi carries a Statement verdict, a green-led wear.

This one's a proper grown-up floral, oozing elegance and quality. It's got that classic white floral charm without veering into 'grandma' territory, offering a sophisticated scent, though some find the sweetness and intensity a bit much.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Fresh
  • Elegant
  • Sophisticated
  • Romantic
  • Classic
Gardez Moi Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

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
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

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:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

With its strong projection and floral sweetness, Gardez Moi is perhaps too bold for a discreet office environment, but perfect for dates and formal occasions where you want to make an impression. It's versatile enough for casual wear, especially in spring, but definitely not one for the gym.

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

  • Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Oakmoss

Other declarable allergens

  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Vanillin from Vanilla
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang

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

Gardez Moi bursts open with a crisp, green aldehydic freshness, spiked with pepper and the distinctive bite of tomato leaf. This vibrant introduction quickly yields to a rich heart of white and yellow florals - a heady bouquet of gardenia, jasmine, and lily, softened by creamy ylang-ylang and mimosa. The dry-down is a smooth transition to a warm base of sweet vanilla, soft musk, and earthy oakmoss, maintaining a delicate balance between freshness and depth.

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