Wow!

Sweet and woody in equal parts, Wow! is a 2017 men's fragrance from Joop! composed by Christophe Raynaud. Spice, green notes, amber and citrus add contrast, so the sweetness feels warm rather than sugary.

It opens with bergamot for a bright, citrus lift, cardamom for a cool, aromatic spice and violet leaf for a crisp green edge. The heart brings more texture: vetiver adds an earthy, slightly smoky woodiness, balsam fir a resinous, pine-like freshness and geranium a rosy, faintly minty floral note. The base is where the sweetness shows most, as tonka bean and vanilla give a soft, creamy warmth and cashmere wood a smooth, velvety woody finish.

Most people find the longevity moderate and the trail moderate to intimate. It is voted mainly for autumn and winter and is worn more in the evening than in the day. That makes it a comfortable choice for cool nights, casual dates and dinners, for someone who wants a sweet woody scent that stays close.

Wow! — for men fragrance by Joop! (released 2017). Top notes: Cardamom, Violet Leaf, Bergamot. Heart notes: Balsam Fir, Vetiver, Geranium. Base notes: Cashmere Wood, Vanilla, Tonka Bean. — Parfica open fragrance database