Jovoy Paris 2015 Extrait

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Sombres Dessins

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Jovoy Paris Sombres Dessins is an Extrait de Parfum launched in 2015. Sombres Dessins opens with Bergamot and Pink Pepper, settles into a heart of Patchouli, Rose, Osmanthus, and Saffron, and dries down to a base of Sandalwood, Labdanum, Frankincense, and Rum. Jovoy Paris's Sombres Dessins carries an Acquired verdict, a woody-led wear.

Divisive and bold, Sombres Dessins is a challenging wear. It's a love-it-or-hate-it affair, with fans calling it opulent and sexy, while detractors find it outright unpleasant and synthetic. Definitely not a blind buy.
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  • Bold
  • Sensual
  • Luxurious
  • Warm
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Sombres Dessins Extrait 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
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Its strong sillage and long-lasting nature make it less suitable for office wear. The rich, boozy, and smoky profile is perfect for evenings, making it excellent for dates and formal events, especially in cooler weather.

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

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood

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

Opens with a fleeting zing of bergamot and pink pepper, quickly giving way to a rich, complex heart. Here, a dark, boozy rose intertwines with earthy patchouli and a touch of leathery saffron. The drydown settles into a deeply woody and resinous base, dominated by a dry, almost medicinal sandalwood, enhanced by smoky frankincense and a hint of sweet rum. It's a dense, incense-laden experience.

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