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Black Musk for Men 2009 Cologne

6.3 / 10 31 Ratings
A perfume by Jōvan for men, released in 2009. The scent is synthetic-sweet. It is being marketed by Coty.
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Main accords

Synthetic
Sweet
Powdery
Spicy
Fruity

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes Top Notes
Violet leafViolet leaf TagetesTagetes Mandarin orangeMandarin orange
Heart Notes Heart Notes
BambooBamboo CypressCypress LavenderLavender
Base Notes Base Notes
MuskMusk LabdanumLabdanum Fossilised amberFossilised amber
Ratings
Scent
6.331 Ratings
Longevity
5.128 Ratings
Sillage
5.128 Ratings
Bottle
4.834 Ratings
Value for money
8.112 Ratings
Submitted by Nikodemus · last update on 05/11/2025.
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Reviews

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I finally understand what laundry detergent musk is! :(
I have usually had a lot of respect for Jovan stuff over the years. I like Sex Appeal, Jovan Musk for Men, White Musk for Men, the long discontinued Jovan Sport Scent, and Satisfaction for Men. So I was excited to see a new product show up in the Jovan line. Sadly, I was disappointed.

Black Musk opens with a flowery, berry sweet kind of scent. The notes are too plastic,synthetic, and muddled to really tell what's going on, other than some cheap lavender. The musk base isn't satisfying either. While not precisely a scrubber, I found nothing particularly pleasant about this scent.

I think the final nail in its coffin for me was when I sprayed my chest after putting on a shirt washed in Tide and rinsed in Downy (April Fresh). It was difficult to tell where the shirt ended and the cologne began. I had read several people's critical reviews talking about laundry detergent musk, and finally I understood. This one is classic detergent and softener, and not how I want to smell.

Thankfully, longevity is poor at about 3 hours on my skin, so I didn't have to have a hot scrubbing shower to remove it. I will probably use it up as linen spray...it would work fine for that. Overall rating 2/10.
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I tried this one, good at the opening smell clean and fresh but it doesn't hold and the sillage is very week but still good.
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A clever one across the Atlantic.
Top note Allure Homme.
Heart Pierre Cardin pour Homme.
Then pioneer Bleu de Chanel.
Proto-Ambrox
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That's not my thing. Synthetic sweetness, a bit of spice, and a hint of flowers. The middle part doesn't make sense to me.
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It definitely leans towards that infamous shower gel vibe, but surprisingly (thanks to the lavender) it's more wearable for me than Bleu in this category.
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Jōvan's men's fragrances usually hit hard... and last longer than any hangover. This sporty fresh shower gel scent, not so much.
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A lightly floral, yet green-woody scent from the house of Jovan. A perfume for men on a budget; it’s good for that.
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Not a super scent, but not to be dismissed either. Given the low price, you can recommend it with a clear conscience!
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Aromatic green notes
Overlaid with plenty of musk and resin
Overall warm and soft appearance
Initially strong, but fades too quickly
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3 years ago
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I had it. I can't match the statements with my experience. I'd say it smells like synthetic, biting cheap hairspray. Hardly any aroma.
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9 years ago
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Just got it for 4.95 at dm on clearance. Fans (are there any?) please stock up!
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