Fever by Jimmy Choo
Brand: Jimmy Choo
Concentration: EDP
Scent overview
A warm, sweet gourmand floral: lychee, grapefruit and plum over jasmine, orange blossom, vanilla orchid and heliotrope, on tonka, vanilla, coffee, hazelnut and sandalwood.
Is Fever worth it?
How it smells: Opens with litchi, grapefruit and plum, jasmine and orange blossom at the heart, then dries down to tonka bean and vanilla.
Scent Score: 77/100 (Great). Hidden gem. Established and performs well, but few people know about it. Performance 74, versatility 73, layerability 91 and value 74, each out of 100.
Buyers say it smells sweet, lasts long and is made for nights out. A few say it fades fast. Buyers rate it 4.6 out of 5 across 143 FragranceNet reviews.
Scent Character
EDP · Introduced 2018 · Women
Key accords: Litchi, Grapefruit, Plum, Jasmine, Orange Blossom, Vanilla Orchid
Top Notes
- Litchi
- Grapefruit
- Plum
Heart Notes
- Jasmine
- Orange Blossom
- Vanilla Orchid
- Heliotrope
Base Notes
- Tonka Bean
- Vanilla
- Coffee
- Hazelnut
- Sandalwood
Occasions: Evening, Date, Special Occasion
Seasons: Fall, Winter
Fragrance overview
Fever by Jimmy Choo belongs to the oriental fragrance family. A warm, sweet gourmand floral: lychee, grapefruit and plum over jasmine, orange blossom, vanilla orchid and heliotrope, on tonka, vanilla, coffee, hazelnut and sandalwood. Fever opens with Litchi, Grapefruit, and Plum. The heart brings Jasmine, Orange Blossom, Vanilla Orchid, and Heliotrope. It dries down to Tonka Bean, Vanilla, Coffee, Hazelnut, and Sandalwood.
How to wear Fever
On skin, Fever by Jimmy Choo has very Good longevity, strong projection, an intensity of 7/10, EDP concentration. It's best in fall and winter. Reach for it for evening, date, and special occasion. Its best layering match in the catalog is Black Opium by Yves Saint Laurent. Apply Fever first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Black Opium on top for gourmand lift. Start with 2 sprays Fever : 2 sprays Black Opium and adjust to taste.
How the notes develop
Fever opens with Litchi, Grapefruit, and Plum.
The heart brings Jasmine, Orange Blossom, Vanilla Orchid, and Heliotrope.
It dries down to Tonka Bean, Vanilla, Coffee, Hazelnut, and Sandalwood.
What to layer with Fever
Black Opium by Yves Saint Laurent
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Oriental and gourmand scents naturally complement each other, and they share jasmine, orange blossom, and vanilla.
Order: Apply Fever first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Black Opium on top for gourmand lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Fever : 2 sprays Black Opium
Miss Dior by Dior
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Oriental and floral scents naturally complement each other, and they share tonka bean, vanilla, and sandalwood.
Order: Apply Fever first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Miss Dior on top for floral lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Fever : 2 sprays Miss Dior
Good Girl by Carolina Herrera
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Oriental and gourmand scents naturally complement each other, and they share orange blossom, tonka bean, and vanilla.
Order: Apply Fever first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Good Girl on top for gourmand lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Fever : 2 sprays Good Girl
La Vie Est Belle by Lancôme
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Oriental and gourmand scents naturally complement each other, and they share jasmine, orange blossom, and tonka bean.
Order: Apply Fever first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer La Vie Est Belle on top for gourmand lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Fever : 2 sprays La Vie Est Belle
Nuit d'Issey by Issey Miyake
BuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.Signature Worthy · 98/99
Oriental and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share grapefruit and tonka bean.
Order: Apply Fever first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Nuit d'Issey on top for woody lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Fever : 2 sprays Nuit d'Issey
Pairings to approach with care
Tea by Commodity
Not Recommended · 36/99
Fever has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Tea brings a fresh contrast to this oriental scent, and they share tonka bean and sandalwood.
Order: Apply Fever first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Tea on top for fresh lift.
Ratio: 1 spray Fever : 2 sprays Tea
Rain by Commodity
Not Recommended · 39/99
Oriental and Aquatic notes can compete — apply lightly and test on skin first to find the right balance. Rain brings an aquatic contrast to this oriental scent, and they share sandalwood.
Order: Apply Fever first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Rain on top for aquatic lift.
Ratio: 1 spray Fever : 2 sprays Rain
Related fragrances and why
- Black Opium by Yves Saint Laurent — Both include jasmine, orange blossom, and vanilla.
- Miss Dior by Dior — Both include tonka bean, vanilla, and sandalwood.
- Good Girl by Carolina Herrera — Both include orange blossom, tonka bean, and vanilla.
Frequently asked questions
Which notes are listed for Fever?
Fever opens with Litchi, Grapefruit, and Plum. The heart brings Jasmine, Orange Blossom, Vanilla Orchid, and Heliotrope. It dries down to Tonka Bean, Vanilla, Coffee, Hazelnut, and Sandalwood.
How long does Fever last, and how strong is it?
Fever by Jimmy Choo has very Good longevity, strong projection, an intensity of 7/10, EDP concentration.
When should you wear Fever?
It's best in fall and winter. It suits evening, date, and special occasion.
What layers well with Fever?
Black Opium by Yves Saint Laurent is its strongest match (98% compatibility). Oriental and gourmand scents naturally complement each other, and they share jasmine, orange blossom, and vanilla. Apply Fever first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Black Opium on top for gourmand lift. Start with 2 sprays Fever : 2 sprays Black Opium.
Reviewed alternatives
- Black Opium by Yves Saint Laurent — Both are warm coffee-and-floral gourmands built on coffee, jasmine, orange blossom and vanilla.
- Bonbon by Viktor & Rolf — Both are sweet, warm fruity gourmands with a soft floral heart and a creamy, ambery base.
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