Gush›Jovan›Musk
Jovan Musk
Jovan

Musk

Citrus
Fresh
Floral
Green
Aromatic
Woody
Musky
EDC · 1973 · women

Jovan Musk launched in 1973 and became one of the defining fragrances of the decade, establishing musk-forward scents as a category staple. The brand built its reputation on affordable, wearable musks that prioritized accessibility over exclusivity, and this EDT remains a testament to that philosophy.

The opening hits with bright citrus and spice, combining Amalfi lemon and lime with carnation and pepper for an immediate lift. The heart settles into a warm, spiced amber base with supporting notes of lavender and mint that add complexity without overshadowing the composition's core identity. Musk anchors everything in the base, supported by woodsy notes that prevent the fragrance from reading as purely powdery or linear.

This is a straightforward fragrance for anyone drawn to classic musk compositions with enough warmth and spice to feel grounded rather than airy. It works best as a casual everyday scent, particularly suited to those who appreciate vintage fragrances and don't need projection or longevity to define a fragrance's worth. If you identify with The Homesteader, The Romantic, or The Tactician, this deserves a try.

Adds to your fragrance profile · visible to the community

Not yet ratedYour Gush Score
ModerateLongevity
$9Best · 90ml
$3830d Avg
Rate this fragrance
0255075100
—/100
Price Comparison2 retailers · updated daily
SizeUpdated 258m ago
$8.95Save $1 (10% off retail)
at FragranceShop
🔥 Lowest price in 10 days of tracking
$9 low$10 retail
near the low, great time to buy
Buy Now →
RetailerStockPrice
FragranceShop✓ PartnerBestIn Stock$8.95−$1Buy
Perfumania✓ PartnerIn Stock$9.99Buy

✓ authorized retailer · ⚠ verify seller · delta vs. MSRP · we earn a small commission

Price History · 90ml
Low
$9
Avg
$38
Now
$8.95
10 days tracked · 2026-05-08 – 2026-06-02
Alert me when the price drops
We'll notify you once. No spam.
Main Accordsreported by community
Citrus
100%
Fresh
100%
Floral
19%
Green
31%
Aromatic
80%
Woody
50%
Musky
88%
Powdery
31%
Amber
31%
Warm Spicy
31%
Spicy
70%
Fragrance Notesbrand verified
Top · 0–30 min
Carnation
Carnation
Spicy, clove-like, and slightly powdery, carnation is one of perfumery's oldest floral notes, with a warm, almost peppery character that distinguishes it from softer flowers. It has a vintage, slightly old-fashioned quality that is coming back into fashion. Think pressed flowers in an old book, warm and complex.
Pepper
Pepper
The most essential spice note in perfumery, encompassing the dry, woody heat of black pepper and its many relatives. Pepper adds edge, lift, and a masculine vitality to fragrances without sweetness. It is the note that stops a composition from feeling comfortable and safe, adding a confident, assertive character.
Amalfi Lemon
Amalfi Lemon
Grown on the dramatic cliffs of the Amalfi Coast, Amalfi lemons are unusually large and fragrant with a particularly sweet, aromatic rind and minimal bitterness. In perfumery they represent the idealized Italian lemon experience: luminous, floral-citrus, and vivid. The benchmark for high-quality lemon notes in classic Mediterranean fragrances.
Lime
Lime
Crisper and greener than lemon, with a faint bitterness that keeps it from smelling like a cocktail mixer. Lime zest has a raw, almost herbaceous quality that pairs naturally with aquatic and green accords. It signals freshness and informality, the note of beach bars and gym-fresh colognes.
Heart · 30 min – 3 hrs
Spices
Spices
Lavender
Lavender
One of perfumery's most essential and beloved notes, clean, herbal, and slightly sweet with a calming, familiar quality that works in almost any context. Lavender is simultaneously the most versatile and the most human of ingredients: it appears in barbershop colognes, romantic florals, and sophisticated orientals alike. A note that simply works.
Amber
Amber
A warm, resinous accord rather than a single ingredient, amber is typically built from labdanum, benzoin, and vanilla to create a rich, honeyed, almost solar warmth. It's the quintessential base-note family, adding a comforting richness that makes fragrances feel complete. The difference between a fragrance feeling cold and feeling alive.
Mint
Mint
Cool, sharp, and immediately recognizable, mint adds a clean, almost medicinal freshness that cuts through heavier notes. Spearmint is sweeter; peppermint is sharper. Either way, mint gives fragrances a lively, brisk quality that reads as alert and outdoorsy. Best used as an accent rather than a lead to avoid smelling like toothpaste.
Base · 3–12 hrs
Musk
Musk
The base layer of almost every modern fragrance, a soft, warm, skin-like scent that extends longevity and bridges other notes together. Natural musk was once derived from deer (now banned); today's musks are synthetic and range from clean and soapy to dark and animalic. The right musk makes a fragrance smell like 'you.'
Woodsy Notes
Woodsy Notes
Who Wears ThisScent DNA matches
📐
The TacticianBest match92% match
Precision over excess. Always.

Crisp, dry, clean, worn close. Citrus, aromatic herbs, light woods, soft musks.

🏡
The Homesteader87% match
Rooted, warm, and entirely self-sufficient.

Warm skin musks, sandalwood, soft cedar, clean vetiver. Grounding, intimate, unhurried.

🎩
The Aristocrat82% match
Timeless doesn't try. It simply is.

Cool, clean, commanding. Heritage aromatics, classic citrus, dry fougères, refined woods.

Based on this fragrance's accord profile · Find your Scent DNA →
Community
Rate this fragrance
Rate this fragrance
0255075100
—/100
Most Popular with this Scent DNA Type?
📐
The Tactician
Precision over excess. Always.
Crisp, dry, clean, worn close. Citrus, aromatic herbs, light woods, soft musks.
Discover your type →
Scent Profile
Citrus100%Fresh100%Floral19%Green31%Aromatic80%
Fragrance Family
Green/Aromatic
EDC

Jovan Musk— Prices, Coupons & Buying Guide

Best price today: Musk is $11.98. Without a coupon the lowest price is $11.98. Gush tracks 47+ retailers updated every 2 hours.

Are grey market retailers authentic?

Yes. Jomashop, FragranceNet, and MaxAroma sell 100% authentic Jovan fragrances through unofficial distribution channels. The fragrance is identical to department store stock. Grey market refers to the supply chain, not product quality. The price difference comes entirely from the distribution channel.

Frequently asked questions

Cheapest price for Jovan Musk? +
$11.98 at Fragrance Outlet. Gush compares 47+ retailers updated every 2 hours.
What does Jovan Musk smell like? +
Jovan Musk launched in 1973 and became one of the defining fragrances of the decade, establishing musk-forward scents as a category staple. The brand built its reputation on affordable, wearable musks that prioritized accessibility over exclusivity, and this EDT remains a testament to that philosophy. The opening hits with bright citrus and spice, combining Amalfi lemon and lime with carnation and pepper for an immediate lift. The heart settles into a warm, spiced amber base with supporting notes of lavender and mint that add complexity without overshadowing the composition's core identity. Musk anchors everything in the base, supported by woodsy notes that prevent the fragrance from reading as purely powdery or linear. This is a straightforward fragrance for anyone drawn to classic musk compositions with enough warmth and spice to feel grounded rather than airy. It works best as a casual everyday scent, particularly suited to those who appreciate vintage fragrances and don't need projection or longevity to define a fragrance's worth. If you identify with The Homesteader, The Romantic, or The Tactician, this deserves a try.
What are the notes in Jovan Musk? +
Top: Carnation, Pepper, Amalfi Lemon, Lime. Heart: Spices, Lavender, Amber, Mint. Base: Musk, Woodsy Notes.
What fragrance family is Musk? +
Jovan Musk belongs to the Green/Aromatic fragrance family. It is an EDC.
What other fragrances smell like Jovan Musk? +
Based on shared notes, Jovan Platinum Musk (Musk, Woodsy Notes, Spices, Lavender), Perry Ellis Perry Ellis Aqua (Musk, Woodsy Notes, Lavender, Lime), Dumont Vanille Frangipanier for women (Musk, Woodsy Notes, Spices, Amalfi Lemon) may smell similar to Musk.
What is a grey market fragrance retailer? +
Grey market retailers sell authentic fragrances sourced through unofficial distribution -- typically excess inventory from authorized distributors. The product is real and identical to retail. FragranceNet (est. 1997), Jomashop, and MaxAroma are well-established with millions of verified reviews.

Gush earns a commission on purchases at no cost to you · Prices update every 2 hours · Coupon success rates based on affiliate feed data · Grey market = authentic, unofficial supply chain