Woman

I discovered Woman by Jovan some years back at the cosmetics counter at CVS. My mom had a couple Jovan fragrances in the 70's which sat in her powder room collecting dust. If she wore anything in those days, it would have been those musks. I never liked musks that Jovan and others began putting out during the seventies. To me they smelled animalistic to the point of turning my stomach, but they were the hot trend for quite some time, I recall. I am usually pretty broad minded concerning fragrances, but I simply couldnot see any redeeming qualites in these,they just smelled awful to me. I pretty much have seen Woman since it' release being displayed at CVS. It never was something you had to search out do discover. I remember thinking "Jovan, show me I can like one of your fragrances!!" I was surprised at how incongruous the scent and it's price. It's a beautiful woody, spicy and sweet mixture with a mossy, soft drydown with a hint of powder. It lasts as well. If I think only about this fragrance's scent, and block thinking about it's price and brand, my thoughts never wander to " cheap smelling ." Why, for's price, there is no comparison in quality. I agree with Fragrantica's reviewers who say consider a fragrance's effect, not it's price or it's designer.

I picked up Jovan Woman for twelve buck-a-rooos as practically an afterthought a number of years ago, at the already ailing KMart—for reference, of course, setting it aside for some time because towards Jovan at the time was ambivalent at best (man, has that changed). When I finally gave it the proper attention, I was shocked at how impressive Woman really is (now I have the John Lennon tune in my head (Oooooooooh, well, well...doo, doo, doo, doo, doo...). It's a fierce unisex-for-today 70s style chypre, equal parts green, spicy, amber, and...woody, obviously. Imagine the rose coriander haze of Jean Couturier Coriandre, the "take no prisoners" punch of Paloma Picasso, and floral-aldehydic-mossy twill of Miss Dior, and you could approximate Woman. Sadly, I recently discovered that this is no longer showing up in discount department stores and prices online are rather steep. I apologize in advance for any FOMO. I stress that this one is not essential, but it's still sensational, so if you do find it on the cheap, don't hesitate to snatch it up.

If you are one of those people looking for an inexpensive, sillage bomb with a strong oriental/spicy ground...this could add to your collection! I am reviewing the original vintage that comes in the bottle depicted above. This screams "Studio 54". It is sexy, mature, bold, and lasting. It reminds me of Opium, because it's got that warm spiciness mixed with an almost Victorian floral accord. It is opulent and sensual, with a full-blown, very warm, spicy floral opening and a face powder/woody/spicy drydown. The drydown is also a bit masculine and dirty, which makes it even more special. It's perfect for winter and holidays. It's even better for a hot date. It's "in your face" sexy, and sopisticated. I am loving this perfume. I was shocked at how long it lasts. The sillage is off the charts and it lasts hours! The price is unbelievable, considering what you get- A sensual, opulent, oriental, sillage bomb that smells like it stepped off of the showroom floor at Nordstrom. I dare you to try it!!

Love love Woman by Jovan. Wore it way back in the late 70's into the early 80's, and I think its one of the best fragrances ever made by Jovan. And that's a compliment to this brand, because back in the 70's Jovan came out with some FABULOUS fragrances that were off the charts. Seriously. Woman has a very exotic; unique scent that you just don't find everyday. You will definitely stand out in a crowd wearing this beautiful fragrance. I do agree with some of the other reviews, use this sparingly as it is a very strong cologne. But I do love this fragrance not only for its spiciness, warmth, and earthy/woodsy composition, but because it brings back some nice memories of a guy I went out with who gave me my first ride on his motorcycle and man was he ever good looking! Maybe I got that ride 'cuz he loved smelling "Woman" on me! Ha! I will always have a bottle of Woman by Jovan on hand...just in case I need a motorcycle ride from a good looking guy! :)

Such a unique oriental scent, I love it. For the price it is quite the steal too. It has a very pretty musky scent with just enough sweet notes (amber, nutmeg, etc) to make it pleasing. I googled local areas for this charm, but came up with the nearest place being about 1hr away. You wouldn't believe my surprise, when I stepped into my local Walgreens looking at different perfumes and I happened to look to the bottom of their perfume case and see that brown cap sticking out from behind a bunch of other perfumes. Not only that, it was only $8.99! If you ever see it anywhere, one I would suggest you grab it and two enjoy! This is one of those scents that the perfume aficionado will appreciate, because it is such a beautifully mature olfactory experience. Update: No Longer a steal 😭