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Sunday, February 04, 2007

On a To-Try List: Jovan Frankincense + Myrrh

Frankincense + Myrrh by Jovan

Top notes: Aldehyde complex, raspberry, bergamot, rosewood
Base notes: Jasmin, lily of the valley, carnation, honey, rose, orris
Base notes: incense, myrrh, sandal, cinnamon, benzoin, moss, musk

Sounds wonderful, no? If you have tried this obscure little gem, please share impressions!
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14 comments:

  1. chayaruchama7:02 AM EST

    Never seen it, haven't heard of it-
    But it sounds delicious...

    Hey, what's up with you on Sunday, hmmm?
    Nice to see you !
    MWAH !

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  2. Marina10:39 AM EST

    Nothing much, Chaya, fighting a cold. I hope all is well!

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  3. Anonymous8:35 PM EST

    I wore this in the mid to late 70's and it seems it was only availabe during the holidays. It was a very warm spicy, incensy floral and quite unusually beautiful. I have a full bottle I found at eBay several years ago. Unfortunately, the top notes are nearly gone, but some of the mid and base notes are a reminder of this fantastic sleeper. Jovan had some incredible perfumes. This and Sport Scent for Women were my favorites.

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  4. Marina9:04 PM EST

    M,
    It does sound wonderful! In the course of my research (said she importantly), I noticed that Jovan has great affection for leather, since it seems to be in half of their perfumes :-) Not in F+M, but it still sounds fab.

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  5. Anonymous12:48 AM EST

    sounds like a forbidden fruit to me, delicious, not too sweet, seducing...
    Fragrant wishes and I hope you get better soon!

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  6. Anonymous11:54 AM EST

    Hi there!

    Any idea where one can purchase this?

    -MD

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  7. Marina11:58 AM EST

    Nope :-(

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  8. Marina11:59 AM EST

    Andy,
    Thank you! And yes, it does sound very beautiful.

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  9. Susan2:07 AM EDT

    OMG This was my favorite!! I still have an empty that I open from time to time and wish I had some more. Jovan needs to get a clue.

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  10. Anonymous2:10 AM EDT

    Joban Franklin Sense and Moore were da best parfoom ev-a!

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  11. Anonymous3:50 PM EDT

    I've only had three perfumes in my life that I truly loved, and Frankinscense & Myrrh was one of the three. I do wish they'd bring it back!! Even for the holidays -- I'd buy enough to stock up!

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  12. Anonymous3:31 PM EST

    I bought some at a garage sale 20 years ago and was WILD about it! I have been looking for it ever since. I wish Jovan would bring it out again!

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  13. Anonymous9:40 PM EST

    I wore this in the late 70s as a teenager and it was absolutely wonderful, but then I couldn't find it any more and took up Fracas and Ninja. It was gorgeous. I miss it.

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  14. all 4 natural births5:56 PM EST

    I had a bottle of this in the 1970s; got as a gift and once was able to buy a replacement. It was rich, sweet and gentle; no "stinging effect" but pure sweetness. Worked so well with my chemistry. I really miss it! Some suggested at www.100perfumes.com/forums/Perfume/m14154.htm that we petition Coty to bring it back. I am sending Coty a message in a minute. (http://www.coty.com/#/contact_us) I would buy it again in a heartbeat if they'd bring it back.

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