Launched in 2019 and created in collaboration with perfumer antoine maisondieu, joop! homme absolute is a bold, aromatic cologne. The bracing top note of black pepper creates an unforgettable opening to the blend. Contrasting the spicy opening, the heart note of ylang-ylang helps to balance out the warmer notes in the fragrance. At the close of the cologne are base notes of smoky incense, earthy vetiver and sweet tonka bean. known for its cosmetic and fashion products, joop! was founded in germany in 1978. Although the company’s fashion items are primarily aimed at men, the company has introduced fragrances for both men and women. The first fragrance introduced by the brand a decade after it was founded was immediately successful. Since producing its first blend, the company has introduced over 40 perfumes. When creating the fragrances, the company often works with well-known perfumers such as sophie labbe and fabrice pellegrin.