Wow! by Joop!
Men 2017
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Description
Wow! by Joop!, an oriental fougère creation launched in 2017 and designed for men, reveals its essence under the olfactory direction of Christophe Raynaud. The fragrance pyramid unfolds with a vibrant top note of cardamom, violet leaf, and bergamot; a woody and herbaceous heart composed of balsam fir, vetiver, and geranium; and a warm, enveloping base formed by cashmere wood,…
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Key notes
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Top
cardamom
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Heart
Balsam Fir
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Base
cashmere wood
Community
731 votes
- Positive 75%
- Negative 14%
- Neutral 11%
The olfactory pyramid
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In the collection
Leading answer I own it
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Season
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991 votes
Time of day
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537 votes
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Fragrance profile
About Wow!
Wow! by Joop!, an oriental fougère creation launched in 2017 and designed for men, reveals its essence under the olfactory direction of Christophe Raynaud. The fragrance pyramid unfolds with a vibrant top note of cardamom, violet leaf, and bergamot; a woody and herbaceous heart composed of balsam fir, vetiver, and geranium; and a warm, enveloping base formed by cashmere wood, vanilla, and tonka bean.
Spices Green, herbal and fougère Woods and mosses Flowers
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Longevity
Leading answer Moderate
471 votes
Sillage
Leading answer Moderate
543 votes
Character
Leading answer Traditionally masculine
336 votes
Value perception
Leading answer Good value
298 votes
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Community reviews
6 reviews
Share what you noticed: opening, drydown, sillage and the moments when it works for you.
Clone of Ch Prive from head to toe.
Distinctive and rich with a special charm. The only downside is they’ve ruined it with those damn renovations, but it’s not just this one; they’re making all perfumes weaker by the day…
Smells identical to Ch Men with certain notes that distinguish it slightly; I don’t know which ones, but they make it more wearable and exquisite. Perfect for daily wear, the office, dates, or dinners; suitable for young adults to mature men. Spring, fall, winter. Highly versatile, day and night, cold and heat. Totally masculine.
I grabbed a decant because I was craving it. It’s a blend: mostly Ch Men, a bit of YSL Ultimate, and a touch of Gucci 2 at first. I like it quite a bit. As it dries down, it gets closer to Ch Men but with more punch. Edit: Once dry, it’s exactly the old Ch Men, just noticeably stronger than the current version. The longevity isn’t great, but for 19€ for 60ml, I think it’s fair. If you miss the old Ch Men, this delivers; we all know the current one smells the same but vanishes in an hour…
I wanted the fresh version for summer and bought the wrong one. Bought blind. Luckily, it turned out okay, though I’m not usually a fan of sweet scents. It’s sweet but curious, soft, and creamy—not cloying at all. I love when the balsamic fir note comes through. I can’t find the violet, and the bergamot disappears quickly, but it gives a nice opening. The finish has a very soft vanilla. Calm enough for informal or semi-formal settings, suitable for ages from young adults up to about 50. I’d frame it for fall, day and night, though useful in fresh springs or mild winters. I don’t see it for summer, but that’s personal preference. Perfectly unisex. I wore it all night: applied at 11, still going at 9 the next morning. Overall, well-made, nothing remarkable (and that’s not bad). Would I have bought it if I’d tested it? Probably not, but for the price, it wasn’t a letdown, and I’ll wear it without issues.
This fragrance reminds me of Jacques Bogart Pour Homme in all its phases, alongside Ch Men and Bentley Momentum Intense at the start, but without being as mature as Bogart or as fresh/green as Ch Men, despite having a certain fruity touch even though it barely has fruity notes. You can detect cardamom, tonka bean, and perhaps vanilla, giving it a spiced and sweet feel. As it dries down, it recalls Calvin Klein’s Obsession a bit. It also has a sweet cherry touch like Bogart, but less synthetic and dated (though not youthful either). In terms of longevity and sillage, it’s above average; it projects slightly after 3 applications on the neck, lasting nearly 7 hours, even after working out, which surprises me because it didn’t seem that potent right after application. I don’t see it for hot climates or summer except on cool nights or for partying. In fall and winter, it can work well as an informal scent or for dates. If you like very fresh and youthful scents, this might not be for you. But if you prefer something sweet, warm, and spicy, it could be a good option if you can find it cheap, under 25-30 euros. I’d say it’s for men over 27 and possibly unisex. Good perfume, with a bottle I liked (a bit Old School) but it doesn’t have that WOW effect you might expect. Sillage: 8, Longevity: 8.5, Scent: 7.5, Value: 6.5, Versatility: 6.5, Originality: 7, Sex-appeal: 6.5, Average rating: 7.5