Jovan Musk for Men

Classic nostalgic perfume of the past that everyone's dad and uncle wore back then. ....still wear it sometimes because it really does smell nice, soft and comforting

to me, the top has a classic hair product/spray smell that quickly gives way to a very classic almost lemon cleaner smell. I think the dry down is where this shines. Turns into what I would describe as like a Brisk Lemon Tea scent, and I think it’s very pleasant. I don’t think some will be able to get over what I would say is a mediocre opening to get to what I think is a very solid middle and end.

The best way for me to describe this is by comparing it to a fresh bar of soap.. I wanna say Caress? I'm pretty sure this smells just like Caress soap if any of you are familiar with that scent! There's also this kind of "gasoline" scent I get from the opening, not quite like Dior's Fahrenheit's more fruity kinda gasoline, this one is kinda like how you would expect a mechanic to smell after working on a car, a mix of fragrance and gas/oil. The projection seems very weak to me and doesn't really last too long but the scent isn't offensive in anyway, at least not to me. This is good for casual wear and don't expect too much for the price but all in all it's a good value.. would be a great value if they made it last longer but you get what you pay for. I suppose if you spray this on your shirt that may help the longevity but anyways.. I give this a 7 out of 10, the 3 points missing for a perfect score are because of how weak it is. If you want a cheapie or something a bit stronger and that will last longer I would recommend getting Aqua Velva's musk aftershave/cologne, it actually might even be cheaper if I recall correctly. You can always just buy both?! Having a collection is fun!

Love this. This is all warm spices and musk, some of the other notes are present but just for the first 30 minutes then it dries down quickly to a warm spicy musk. This isn’t a big projector but it last forever, easily lasts 10+ hours as a close bubble/skin scent. For $5-10 just buy it.

When I was young, my grandfather would wear this to the supermarket with the family, or to go grab donuts. This scent will always remind me of him due to that. I know that last sentence means nothing to other people, but if you want an older musky scent this is a good bargain!

Smells like that gold Elnett Hairspray

What in the world? In the initial minutes after application, this bears a familiar resemblance to Chanel No.5. Is No.5 unisex? Well...I've always considered it so. (All fragrances can be worn by anyone, but you know what I mean). It has a warm, golden, floral quality to it. It's *amber* in color (not necessarily the perfume verbiage "amber", rather, the color of actual amber). This is much soapier than I anticipated, and similarly to the women's version, a neutral, clean, well-constructed musk. This is warmer in tone however, more robust, and feels more autumnal. The lavender is quite nice for an hour or two, but this fades ultimately into a spicy, peppery musk once it's left to settle. On my skin, this becomes sweeter and more plush than it does on my husband's. Were it not for it's reputation, I think folks might consider this quite a soft fragrance. Yes, this has masculine underpinnings, and no, this doesn't smell modern...but do I smell like a dude from the era of my parents' hayday? Well...that's up to the beholder. Pre-established associations can be influential, but I don't feel uncomfortable as a woman in this. It gives me the feeling of wearing a men's flannel - warmer than mine, oversized, grunge, comforting and tomboyishly sensual in a counterintuitive way.

Too old school for my liking

LOVE THIS. 23 yr old male. Immigrant song starts playing… aaahaaAAAHAHAAAAAAAA. AHHHHHH…. 70s Stache is slowly growing on me.. i used to have peach fuzz but this gave me power BEE GEES power

Warm, comforting, and beautiful.

Smells like cleaning detergent or soap (amazing) but I swear there's some note that smells like henna paste (a green, bitter note) and I can't enjoy it because of it. It lasts a long time on skin, lasted the whole day even after washing my hands. Amazing quality for the price.

Totally agree with @The Gent. My father wore this in the '70s, and I'm appreciating it all over again. Gets better as the workday wears on, then gets slightly powdery, just as listed in the notes tier above. This one is certainly masculine. Can't imagine a woman wanting to rock this, but she will love the man that does. Can't go wrong with Jovan.

For something that came out in the early 70s this bad boy doesn't show it. It smells very warm and clean but not offensive or "old". You splash this on and you smell like a man thats all there is to it. for the price you cant beat it. I would recommend wearing this in the colder months. I also got this as an aftershave splash. While its not my favorite of what I had its still not bad by any means. Get this if you are looking for something that smells clean and smells like a grown man. Gents score 7.8 1A:Original Clubman 1B:Mr. Fine American Blend 1C.Stirling Executive Man 2:Vi-Jon Spice Scent 3:Old Spice 4:Brut 5:Stirling Sharp Dressed Man 6. Old Spice Sport 7: Old Spice Lime 8:Ogallala Bay Rum 9:Mennen Skin Bracer 10. Adidas Dynamic 11:Clubman Bay Rum 12:Proraso Green 13:Clubman Vanilla 14:Clubman Special Reserve 15:Old Spice Musk 16:Clubman Musk 17: Proraso Red 18: Jovan Musk 19:Aqua Velva Musk 20:Speick 21.Clubman Citrus Musk 22: Aqua Velva Ice Blue 23:Clubman Lime Sec 24: 4711 25:Clubman Lilac Vegetal

one man show eau fresh!

I wore this 35 years ago when it was my first fragrance and I'm still wearing it today. For the price it smells fantastic. Hard to believe an eau de cologne could be this strong.

Most detectable notes for me: Lavender, Carnation, Pepper, Amber and of course … Musk Review: Although not the most complex of fragrances, I genuinely really love it. It’s a warm, yet powdery 70s classic that smells extremely masculine and of its time. The musk makes it soapy and smooth. Not a fragrance that is particularly ‘trendy’ in the ‘fragrance community’ for obvious reasons… however that actually makes it all the more likeable to me. To sum Jovan Musk up in one word, surprising! Surprisingly likeable, surprisingly versatile and a surprising performance for the money. The only negative would be don’t put it on pale clothes, as the orange colour may stain. Season: Autumn/Winter/Early Spring Use: Everyday or office wear. Formal or Informal

I get a kind of Gilette shaving foam scent from this. I ordered the splash bottle and it's got a classy, highly masculine scent. Very peppery and floral, like something you could definitely see an older bloke wearing. As someone in my mid 20s, I can definitely vibe with it as I was after something musky. Although I would kind of prefer something lighter... I may go for the White Musk next

I ordered a couple of fragrances for my husband, and we were just shy of free shipping, so I added this to the cart. It was maybe $6 and change. He’s heading out the door and I get a whiff of something good!! I immediately ask what fragrance he’s wearing. He really couldn’t be less interested in fragrances but he likes smelling good. He says “the tall one” I have no idea which he’s referring to, 😆 I ask if it’s shaped like a grenade (Spice bomb) he says “no, that’s the short one” I still have no idea. So I go to his closet and see this was pulled out out ! I almost forgot I bought it! But he smelled gooooood!! It may be the nostalgia of high school, like how I enjoy Brut because it reminds me of my HS crush and easy days, or Old Spice because it reminds me of my Dad, but I really like this fragrance on him! He’s literally going to a pub to pick up a beer and some chicken wings to give me a break from cooking while I decorate for the holidays. There’s no need for an expensive fragrance. He smells clean, warm and good ! Not expensive, but just right for casual wear!

bought a bottle of this a few years ago and did NOT like it.... but now that I'm a bit further along in my fragrance journey, I've come around! the smell is clean and soapy, reminds me of my dad, also fresh laundry. I don't get much spice from this, I can smell the musk though. Unoffensive, nice to wear around the house

Incredible So nostalgic 9/10

Jovan works great on textiles. Mixed with Grey Flannel it will also leave a gorgeous scent for days on your t-shirt. It lasts way more this way than if applied on skin. Try it on if you have one of them or both, you won't regret.

Can't speak on the current version but the vintage stands up just fine today, tho I'd give an edge to Avon Musk for Men, Aqua Velva Musk, and especially Old Spice Musk (Shulton). It definitely beats Coty Musk for Men, for sure.

I love the stuff! I layer one spray of Grey Flannel with two sprays of Jovan Musk for a balanced "old man" musk. Pairs well with an alpaca sweater and spiced chai.

Finally bought a bottle for myself and it's got me looking at the rest of my collection and really wondering if I want to dump it all and just use this. It's got everything. There is so much packed into this scent that I love. It is spicy and clean with just enough sweetness that its alluring. It is truly timeless. It just screams masculine scent to me where modern perfumery is trying to walk the unisex tight rope. I really hope more scents start to go in this direction. For me it hits the right balance of art and functionality you should want in something you will actually wear. Classic / 10

My dad always wore this when I was growing up. Very nostalgic for me. Very comfortable, pure, clean scent with some animalistic musk. Not offensive in the slightest, all occasion scent imo. Basic but in the best way. Love it 10/10

I really wasn't too sure about this one at first. The first time I put it on I oversprayed it and I got a bit too much of that "dirty" musk scent. However, I've been giving this a good try and I even bought the spray deodorant and aftershave to pair it with, and... Wow! The opening really can feel dated, at first it nearly screams "grandpa." But the way this develops on skin it becomes so soft and sensual. This is a very comfortable scent, a spray on my chest, the back of my neck, and on each of my forearms and this stuff creates a very comfortable scent bubble with some gentle warmth and sweetness. Longevity is pretty moderate, strangely I feel like it lasts better if you're gentle on the atomizer. About an hour of solid projection before it reigns down to a skin scent that lasts about five or six more hours. Even after that initial hour I can pick this up wafting up through my shirt throughout the day. This could be somebody's signature scent, it's soothing and easy to wear. Not quite for formal events but Jōvan musk wears easily to work or casual events. I sense a few similarities to Tabac Original, and I really enjoy that one. Jōvan would do well to release more products so this scent could be layered with a lotion, shaving soap and shower gel. I'm curious about the original Musk Oil but I don't believe that's on the market anymore, I can't find it being sold anyhere online.

The opening always reminds of shaving foam. Then it does that wonderful dirty clean thing that so many fragrances of this era do. This leans much more towards the animalic side of the musk spectrum than the powdery soapy. I love everything about this. I’m not sure if anyone else around me does, and I’m not sure that I care. From the delightfully tacky and out of date bottle and packaging, to the performance and price it’s just a whole lot of fun from start to finish.

Remember when you played outside as a kid and the laundry was hanging outside blowing in the spring wind ? This is it .. Its comforting without being overpowering . Its just there... Like its always have been there .. Comforting, clean , sophisticated . People will instantly find you approachable and approachable. Dont let the cheap price scare you off .. This is excellent quality.

Jovan Musk came earlier, but I smell a mix of Grey Flannel Geoffrey Beene (1975) and Royal Copenhagen Musk (1974) - all probably carry some relation because of the time they were produced.

21 year old guy. Not really many guys like me wearing this. But I do. And I like it. I like to layer it with Lagerfeld Classic and Fine'ry Without a Trace. Very comforting for me. I like wearing it to bed on my days off.