The first wow was quite pleasing and already well noticeable. This more intense version is even a step better in longevity and rounds off the pleasant aspects of the orange and cinnamon.
The intense wave doesn’t always have to be bad. Here, Joop does a pretty good job alongside his absolute homme. The ingredients are all harmonious and the strength is very well noticeable for up to eight hours. The warmth fits perfectly with the beginning of winter, and the freshness with the vetiver is also a positive aspect. For a fragrance in the mid-price range, it feels significantly more premium.
The strong longevity might be a bit boring, as it doesn’t develop much. It remains sweet and yet spicy from start to finish, which may lack depth for fragrance poets. For everyone else, it’s sufficient and makes you want to wear it again.
Joop did everything right in 2019 on the men's side; let's see what the often-criticized brand has in store for us in 2020.
I really appreciate the older fragrances from Joop, but unfortunately, all the new releases and reformulations are a clear no-go for me. The Wow line is certainly well done, but I’ve smelled this scent too many times before, and the fragrance direction isn’t for me. I’ll still leave the modern trophy there ;-)