Vilhelm Parfumerie 2023 EDP

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Sparkling Jo

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Vilhelm Parfumerie Sparkling Jo is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2023. Sparkling Jo opens with Champagne Rosé, Bergamot, and Juniper, settles into a heart of Champaca, Ginger, Ambrette, and Pear, and dries down to a base of Oak, Musk, Cedar, and Ambroxan. Vilhelm Parfumerie's Sparkling Jo carries a Statement verdict, a woody-led wear.

This one's a real mixed bag. Some absolutely adore its fizzy, celebratory champagne and pear notes, while others are utterly put off by its woody, musky drydown. If you want a fun, light scent for parties and brunch, it's worth a shot, but do test first - its performance is as divisive as its scent profile.
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  • Playful
  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Modern
  • Romantic
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Sparkling Jo 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:
Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual
Also Works:
Date Formal

Its moderate projection and longevity make it suitable for casual wear or dates where closeness is key. While its freshness could work for the office, some find the champagne note a bit too festive, and its fleeting nature prevents it from truly shining in more formal settings.

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

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • 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

Sparkling Jo opens with a lively, effervescent pop of champagne rosé and bright bergamot, underscored by a crisp, green hint of juniper. This initial fizz settles into a heart of juicy pear, spiced gently with ginger and a touch of ambrette, adding a refined, soft muskiness. The drydown reveals a woody foundation of cedar and oak, mingling with the sophisticated warmth of ambergris and ambroxan, creating a subtly clean and airy finish that tries to maintain its initial sparkle.

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