Jovoy Paris 2012 EDP

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Les Jeux sont Faits

by Amélie Bourgeois

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Jovoy Paris Les Jeux sont Faits is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2012, created by Amélie Bourgeois. Les Jeux sont Faits opens with Angelica, Petitgrain, and Dried Fruits, settles into a heart of Gin, Cumin, Tobacco, and Rum, and dries down to a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli, Vanilla, and Labdanum. Jovoy Paris's Les Jeux sont Faits carries a Statement verdict, a sweet-led wear.

This one is pure opinion, mate. It evokes strong reactions, from 'masterpiece' to 'rancid curry'. If you're after a bold, boozy tobacco with a seriously grown-up vibe, and you’re fine with a hefty dose of cumin, this could be your unique signature. Just don't say we didn't warn you about the marmite factor.
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  • Bold
  • Warm
  • Mysterious
  • Masculine
  • Sophisticated
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Les Jeux sont Faits 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
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 autumn and winter.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Its strong, boozy, and tobacco-heavy character, combined with a noticeable sillage and decent longevity, makes it too assertive for office wear. However, these same qualities lend themselves perfectly to evening occasions like dates or formal gatherings, especially in colder weather. It’s 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.

Declarable under EU Annex III

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

Les Jeux sont Faits opens with a bracing herbal and dried fruit sharpness, quickly ushering in a robust and boozy heart of rum and gin, spiced up with a prominent cumin note and rich tobacco. As it settles, a warm, woody embrace emerges from labdanum, sandalwood, and patchouli, softened by a hint of vanilla. It’s a complex, deep, and unapologetically masculine scent, a smoky, boozy amber with a dry, almost ashy undertone.

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