{"title":"Eau de Cologne samples","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"jo-malone-london-cypress-grapevine-cologne-intense-sample","title":"Jo Malone London Cypress \u0026 Grapevine Sample","description":"\u003cp\u003eJo Malone London Cypress \u0026amp; Grapevine is a Cologne Intense with exactly three notes: cypress, grapevine and amber. The brand presents it as a fresh woody scent for men, composed in 2020 by Sophie Labbé. A short pyramid depends heavily on how each note sits on your own skin, which makes a 10 ml decant a sensible first step.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFragrance notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTop:\u003c\/b\u003e Cypress\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHeart:\u003c\/b\u003e Grapevine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBase:\u003c\/b\u003e Amber\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCypress opens\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCypress comes first, aromatic and resinous, cool and a little sharp. It gives the scent an upright, green and dry woody start with no sweetness yet. If you like the idea of a scent that smells of trees rather than flowers, you will know within the first minute.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGrapevine in the middle\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePer the house, grapevine stands for cedarwood, vetiver, amber and juicy grape together. In use it should come across as dry wood with a faint fruit note behind it. This is where the woods turn warmer, and where the fruit either feels pleasant or becomes too noticeable for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAmber at the end\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAmber closes the pyramid, and the brand ties it to sensuality. It lays a soft, resinous glow beneath the dry woods. As this is a Cologne Intense, expect more body in the base than a light cologne gives, and judge the finish after more than one wearing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to test it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpring and autumn days suit it best, in the office or on a smart evening. Put it on skin and give it a full day: notice the cypress at first, the grapevine later, the amber in the evening. Spray lightly in warm weather, since a Cologne Intense can feel fuller than the name suggests.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho it is for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eListed by the brand for men. In practice it will appeal to anyone drawn to dry, green woods with a little warmth from amber and a hint of fruit, in a composed style for work or evenings. If you lean toward sweet or gourmand scents, test it first: it may feel too dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy try Jo Malone London Cypress \u0026amp; Grapevine as a sample first\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe brand lists Cypress \u0026amp; Grapevine among its bestsellers, which says it is popular, not that it suits you. Woody scents with few notes depend on skin chemistry more than rich ones do. Our 10 ml decant, filled by FragranceGems from the original bottle and labelled by us, answers that before you buy a bottle. It is not a brand sample.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat does Intense mean here?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe brand files Intense under rich and alluring fragrances and gives no concentration figure. Read it as a hint about depth; your skin shows the rest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat is in the decant?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCypress \u0026amp; Grapevine Cologne Intense, filled by FragranceGems from the original bottle into a 10 ml glass spray vial and labelled by us. We are not affiliated with Jo Malone London.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs it a scent for men only?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe brand sells it as a scent for men. Whether aromatic woods with an amber glow suit you is a matter of taste, and the sample lets you decide.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jo Malone London","offers":[{"title":"2 ml","offer_id":67693363298458,"sku":"DG-JML-CYPRESS-GRAPEVINE-002ML","price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"5 ml","offer_id":67693363331226,"sku":"DG-JML-CYPRESS-GRAPEVINE-005ML","price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"10 ml","offer_id":67693328793754,"sku":"DG-JML-CYPRESS-GRAPEVINE-010ML","price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0782\/5938\/8570\/files\/jo-malone-london-cypress-grapevine-cologne-intense-sample.jpg?v=1791395697"},{"product_id":"jo-malone-london-english-pear-freesia-cologne-sample","title":"Jo Malone London English Pear \u0026 Freesia Cologne Sample","description":"\u003cp\u003eEnglish Pear \u0026amp; Freesia is a Cologne from Jo Malone London, composed by Christine Nagel and released in 2010. The brand pictures an orchard in golden sunshine: just-ripe, juicy pears wrapped in cool white freesias and rooted in patchouli. With one note on each level, it is simple to understand, and a 10 ml decant shows whether it is for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFragrance notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTop:\u003c\/b\u003e Williams Pear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHeart:\u003c\/b\u003e Freesia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBase:\u003c\/b\u003e Patchouli\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWilliams pear\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe only top note is Williams pear. The brand calls it a mellow accord of scented fruit, fresh and juicy rather than sugared. On a sample the first impression is a ripe pear that is easy to recognise, and you will know straight away whether you like fruit in a perfume.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFreesia in the heart\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFreesia is the heart, described by the house as a cool white flower and quintessentially English. It makes the pear feel softer and more floral, with a clean freshness. This is the stage where the scent moves from fruit to flower, and where it feels most like a spring garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePatchouli to ground it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePatchouli is the one base note, and the brand uses it to root the scent. It adds a gentle earthy depth under the fruit and flower, so the whole does not float away. Wait for this stage on skin to see how much weight it gives the pear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to test it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePut the decant on clean skin on a mild spring or summer day, and wear it to work or on an everyday errand. Check the pear first, then the freesia as it settles, then the patchouli. As a Cologne it is light, so you may want to reapply during your test day to judge it fairly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho it is for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor people who like fresh, fruity scents that are easy and unfussy, and who enjoy a simple structure of one note per stage. It is unisex and suits daily wear and office days in spring and summer. It will appeal to anyone who has been curious about this house's bestsellers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy try Jo Malone London English Pear \u0026amp; Freesia as a sample first\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is one of the house's bestsellers, but popularity does not tell you how it will feel on your skin, and fruit notes can turn sweeter or sharper from person to person. The decant is filled by FragranceGems from the original bottle and labelled by us. It is not a brand sample, and Jo Malone London is not involved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat is in an English Pear \u0026amp; Freesia sample?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA 10 ml decant in a glass spray vial, filled by FragranceGems from the original Jo Malone London bottle and labelled by us. It is not a brand sample, and the house is not involved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat is a Cologne?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe name Jo Malone London uses for its regular line. It is lighter than an Eau de Parfum, which suits the fresh, fruity style of this scent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs it a sweet scent?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFruit gives some sweetness, but the brand describes fresh, juicy pears and cool freesias, with patchouli giving depth. It is more fresh than sugary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWho created it?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChristine Nagel is named as the perfumer, and the house's own product pages date this scent to 2010, which is also the year of its release.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jo Malone London","offers":[{"title":"2 ml","offer_id":67693363560602,"sku":"DG-JML-ENGLISH-PEAR-FREESIA-002ML","price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"5 ml","offer_id":67693363593370,"sku":"DG-JML-ENGLISH-PEAR-FREESIA-005ML","price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"10 ml","offer_id":67693328957594,"sku":"DG-JML-ENGLISH-PEAR-FREESIA-010ML","price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0782\/5938\/8570\/files\/jo-malone-london-english-pear-freesia-cologne-sample.jpg?v=1791395699"},{"product_id":"jo-malone-london-lime-basil-mandarin-cologne-sample","title":"Jo Malone London Lime Basil \u0026 Mandarin Cologne Sample","description":"\u003cp\u003eLime Basil \u0026amp; Mandarin has belonged to Jo Malone London since 1991, when Lucien Piquet created it, and the house still calls it a modern classic. Think citrus trees and aromatic herbs on a cool, crisp breeze. It is a Cologne, light and bright, and a 10 ml decant is plenty to find out whether tart citrus with herbs suits your days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFragrance notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTop:\u003c\/b\u003e Mandarin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHeart:\u003c\/b\u003e Basil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBase:\u003c\/b\u003e Amberwood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eZest first\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMandarin goes first, and the brand sets zesty lime beside it. Both come across as tart, a bright, slightly bitter citrus snap that feels more like peel than juice. This is the loudest stage of the scent and also the one that settles first, so give it a moment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA kitchen-garden twist\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBasil takes the heart and the brand calls it peppery, with white thyme adding an unexpected turn. The result is green and aromatic, with a sharpness that keeps the citrus from drifting into soap or sweets. Nothing here is soft or sugary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAmberwood, quietly\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAmberwood forms the base, a warm, dry and woody note without sugar. It supports the citrus without competing, makes the finish rounder and a little sunnier than the start suggests, and leaves the scent calm and clean. The pyramid is short, with one note per level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to test it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs a Cologne, it is made for warm days, mornings, the office and travel. Put some on the neck, chest and wrists, and top up when you want the citrus back. Wear it for a few regular days rather than one special one, because a light scent shows its worth in ordinary routine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho it is for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePeople who prefer citrus that is tart and herbal rather than sweet, and want one scent for work, travel and warm days. The brand files it under Citrus, and here it is listed as unisex. Anyone looking for vanilla, resin or darkness will find it too clean.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy try Jo Malone London Lime Basil \u0026amp; Mandarin as a sample first\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA citrus-herb Cologne is easy to like in the abstract and hard to judge until it sits on your skin in real warmth. Basil can read as green and fresh or as peppery and sharp. Ten millilitres is enough to try it over several ordinary days before buying 100 ml.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat exactly is in the vial?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e10 ml of Lime Basil \u0026amp; Mandarin Cologne, filled by FragranceGems from the original bottle into a glass spray vial and labelled by us. It is not a brand sample, and Jo Malone London is not involved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs this only a citrus cologne?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNot quite. Citrus opens it, but basil gives the heart a green, peppery side and amberwood adds a warm, dry base, so it ends rounder and woodier than it starts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCan I combine it with other scents?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe house is known for layering and suggests combinations on its pages. This one stands well alone, so layering is simply an option.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWho created it and when?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe brand names Lucien Piquet as the perfumer, and the scent dates from 1991. The house itself was founded in London in 1983.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jo Malone London","offers":[{"title":"2 ml","offer_id":67693363822746,"sku":"DG-JML-LIME-BASIL-MANDARIN-002ML","price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"5 ml","offer_id":67693363855514,"sku":"DG-JML-LIME-BASIL-MANDARIN-005ML","price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"10 ml","offer_id":67693329121434,"sku":"DG-JML-LIME-BASIL-MANDARIN-010ML","price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0782\/5938\/8570\/files\/jo-malone-london-lime-basil-mandarin-cologne-sample.jpg?v=1791395701"},{"product_id":"jo-malone-london-myrrh-tonka-cologne-intense-sample","title":"Jo Malone London Myrrh \u0026 Tonka Cologne Intense Sample","description":"\u003cp\u003eMyrrh \u0026amp; Tonka is a Cologne Intense from Jo Malone London, created in 2017 by perfumer Mathilde Bijaoui. It has just three notes, one per level: lavender, Omumbiri myrrh and tonka bean. The house calls it sensuous and captivating. A short pyramid like this is easy to read on paper and surprisingly personal on skin, so a decant is a good place to start.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFragrance notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTop:\u003c\/b\u003e Lavender\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHeart:\u003c\/b\u003e Omumbiri Myrrh\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBase:\u003c\/b\u003e Tonka Bean\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLavender, then resin\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eLavender opens the scent and keeps it clean and aromatic, so it reads dry and open-air before any resin arrives. Wear the decant long enough to feel the moment lavender gives way to myrrh. That hand-over is the part a quick spray on a card never shows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOmumbiri myrrh\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe heart is Omumbiri, the Namibian myrrh. The brand describes the resin as drifting on hot air from the Namib dunes, and the effect is dry, resinous warmth rather than sweetness. Some people love that, others find myrrh medicinal, which is why testing helps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTonka closes the circle\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTonka bean ends the scent, and the brand points to warm almond and vanilla tones in it. Together they put a creamy softness beneath the dry resin. As a Cologne Intense the base has weight and settles into something enveloping rather than loud.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to test it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTest it in cool weather, in the evening, which is where its warmth makes sense. Put the decant on skin and let it develop through a quiet night in, then return to it the next morning to see what is left. If you try it in the heat, keep the application light so the lavender stays readable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho it is for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePeople who like resinous, softly sweet scents that stay dry rather than syrupy. The house places it among its woody scents, and we list it as unisex. It suits anyone drawn to warm resin and to lavender as a clean opening. If you want something bright and watery, a lighter style would suit you better.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy try Jo Malone London Myrrh \u0026amp; Tonka as a sample first\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMyrrh divides opinion, and with only three notes nothing hides it. A Cologne Intense in a 100 ml bottle is more than most people want to gamble on a note they have never worn. With a 10 ml decant filled from the original bottle you can find out calmly whether the Namibian resin suits you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat is in the decant?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMyrrh \u0026amp; Tonka Cologne Intense, filled by FragranceGems from the original 100 ml bottle into a 10 ml glass spray vial and labelled by us. It is not a Jo Malone London sample, and we are not affiliated with the house.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat is a Cologne Intense?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe house's richer line, set beside its regular Cologne range. Each level still has a single note, but the result has more depth. The decant is the Cologne Intense, not the lighter Cologne.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs it only a winter scent?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAutumn, winter and evenings suit it best, though it is not closed off. A decant lets you try it on a mild day as well and see whether the lavender keeps it open enough for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat does Omumbiri refer to?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe name the brand gives to the Namibian myrrh at the heart of this scent. 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It has one note per level: bergamot on top, cedarwood in the heart, oud in the base. The brand builds it on a Middle Eastern oud tradition and pairs the wood with black musk. Oud is a matter of taste, which is a good reason to sample it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFragrance notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTop:\u003c\/b\u003e Bergamot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHeart:\u003c\/b\u003e Cedarwood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBase:\u003c\/b\u003e Oud\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBergamot first\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBergamot opens the scent with the freshness the brand compares to Earl Grey tea: bright, clean and a little bitter. It lights up the beginning and sets a crisp contrast to the dark wood that follows. Nothing sweet appears at this stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCedarwood in the middle\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe heart is cedarwood, and the brand calls it dry. It is a straight, clean wood that bridges the bright start and the heavy base, keeping the middle composed while the oud gathers. This is the quietest part of the scent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA haze of oud\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOud closes the scent as the enveloping haze the composition is built around. The brand describes a mysterious, precious wood and pairs it with the richness of black musk, which softens the edges and adds a darkness to the smoke.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to test it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTry the sample on an evening in cooler weather, since the dark oud base fits autumn and winter best. Apply a little to clean skin and note how the bergamot hands over to the wood. Then wear it again on a mild day to see whether the freshness keeps it wearable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho it is for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eUseful if you want oud treated with some freshness: for people who like woody, smoky scents but find dense oud heavy by itself. The brand lists it as unisex. If oud is new to you, a sample is a cheap way to learn how you react to it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy try Jo Malone London Oud \u0026amp; Bergamot as a sample first\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOud is one of the notes people react to most differently, and on some skin it turns medicinal or heavy. With bergamot and cedarwood around it, this version is more controlled, but only your own skin can confirm that, which is why trying 10 ml first makes sense.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat is in the sample?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA 10 ml decant of Jo Malone London Oud \u0026amp; Bergamot Cologne Intense in a glass spray vial, filled by FragranceGems from the original bottle and labelled by us. It is not a brand sample and the house is not involved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs the oud smoky or sweet?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMostly dark and smoky, with some roundness from the black musk the brand mentions. It is not a sweet scent, and the bergamot keeps the opening crisp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs it a Cologne or a parfum strength?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is a Cologne Intense, the house's richer line. The sample is filled from that 100 ml bottle, so you test the same format.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCan I wear it in spring?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe scent leans toward autumn, winter and evenings. 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The brand pictures peonies in full bloom in an English garden. With so few notes, each one matters, and how the flower and the suede sit on your skin decides everything, so a 10 ml decant is a good way to find out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFragrance notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTop:\u003c\/b\u003e Red Apple\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHeart:\u003c\/b\u003e Peony\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBase:\u003c\/b\u003e Suede\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eApple first\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRed apple comes first, and the brand describes its bite as juicy. Expect something crisp and lightly sweet, closer to the skin of a fresh apple than to sugar. 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Test it with light fabrics and with a jumper to compare how close it stays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho it is for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe brand files it under florals, and our data lists it as a women's scent. It suits anyone who likes a romantic, rounded flower with a touch of fruit and a soft base. If you lean towards dry woods or crisp citrus, a sample will show you cheaply whether this is too flowery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy try Jo Malone London Peony \u0026amp; Blush Suede as a sample first\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSingle-flower perfumes look simple but change a lot from skin to skin, and the peony here can read as pink and honeyed on one person and plain sweet on another. FragranceGems fills the decant from the original bottle, and we label it. 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A few trial days tell you whether the balance suits you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat is a Cologne in this context?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe brand lists it as a Cologne, and we record it as such. 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The brand calls it seductive and woody. With only three notes named it looks simple, but the balance between fruit and smoke is what a trial shows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFragrance notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTop:\u003c\/b\u003e Pomegranate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHeart:\u003c\/b\u003e Casablanca Lily\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBase:\u003c\/b\u003e Guaiacwood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRed juice\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePomegranate comes first, described by the brand as ruby-rich juice. Think of red, tart-sweet fruit with depth of colour, juicy and a little sharp instead of sugary. It sets a darker mood than a green or citrus start would.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCasablanca lily\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCasablanca lily takes the middle, a large, rich bloom that the brand also calls spicy. The heart turns dense and warm rather than airy, and the pomegranate is still there but now stands behind the flower, so the fruit and the flower share the stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGuaiacwood smoke\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGuaiacwood forms the base and brings the smoky, woody ending. In the brand's words it stands for sensuality and for dusk, and that is the mood the finish aims for: dark, dry, slow and warm. It keeps the juicy start from staying merely fruity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to test it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvenings and cooler weather suit it best, so test it after work or on a cold day. Apply it to the neck and chest, wait for the pomegranate to settle behind the lily, and see whether the smoky wood pleases you. In summer, wait until the sun has gone down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho it is for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor people who like fruit with a shadow in it, to whom purely fruity scents feel overbright and heavy woods too strict. It is listed as unisex and filed by the brand among its woody scents. A sample is an easy way to see whether dark fruit and smoke is your mood or only a nice idea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy try Jo Malone London Pomegranate Noir as a sample first\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA Cologne with one named note per stage is easy to imagine and hard to judge, because the smoke and the lily change how the fruit feels on skin. The decant is 10 ml, filled by FragranceGems from the original 100 ml bottle and labelled by us, without any involvement of Jo Malone London.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs it a heavy perfume?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMore shadowed than a fresh fruit scent, though still a Cologne with a single clear note per stage, so it stays easy to follow. Evening and cool weather suit it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat gives the smoky finish?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGuaiacwood, the base note. The brand uses it to bring warmth and the feeling of evening air, so the ending is dry and smoky.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCan it be worn in summer?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, preferably after sunset. 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The pyramid is short: ambrette on top, a poppy accord in the heart, tonka bean at the base. The brand's description adds velvety iris and accents of almond and vanilla, and it describes the whole as moreish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFragrance notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTop:\u003c\/b\u003e Ambrette\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHeart:\u003c\/b\u003e Scarlet Poppy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBase:\u003c\/b\u003e Tonka Bean\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA powdery start\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAmbrette opens the perfume, and the brand calls it powdery. It is a soft, dry first tone, with no citrus sparkle or fruit in front. The picture is of a poppy field coming slowly into view. How much you like that matte quiet will tell you early whether the rest suits you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe poppy accord\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the heart sits a bold poppy accord, with velvety iris in the brand's description. The floral side is soft and velvety rather than sharp or sugary. It is the part that gives the scent its name, and the one a test needs to judge with some patience on skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTonka with almond and vanilla\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTonka bean forms the base, and the description adds almond and vanilla. The finish is warm and sweet, dry-sweet rather than syrupy. The brand speaks of decadence, so check whether that sweetness stays gentle for you, or becomes cloying on your skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to test it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eChoose a cool evening for the first try, since the tonka base is rich, and put a little on the neck and wrists. Wear it again on a mild afternoon to see how the powder and the sweetness behave in different air. As a Cologne Intense it asks for a measured hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho it is for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis page lists it as unisex. The sample suits people who like sweet, soft, velvety scents with a floral centre and a tonka finish, and who enjoy powdery warmth. If you prefer fresh, green or watery perfumes, a decant will show quickly that this is a different register.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy try Jo Malone London Scarlet Poppy as a sample first\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA powdery poppy with a tonka base is a very particular taste, and it is not easy to tell from the notes whether it will feel cosy or cloying. 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The brand sets Damask rose inside the smoky depths of oud, sparked with clove, and calls the result magnetic and decadent. The pyramid has just three notes, and the balance between rose and wood is what a 10 ml decant lets you check.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFragrance notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTop:\u003c\/b\u003e Clove\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHeart:\u003c\/b\u003e Damask Rose\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBase:\u003c\/b\u003e Oud\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eClove gets there first\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe brand says clove opens the scent with spicy warmth. Before any petals arrive you meet something warm and a little sharp, and that spice makes the rose that follows feel darker from the start. It is a short, warm doorway into the scent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDamask rose as the heart\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDamask rose is the centre, a revered flower according to the brand, picked and distilled at dawn. In this composition the rose is full and deep, not airy, a flower seen in the shade of the wood rather than in open sun. Nothing here is meant to read as fresh or dewy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOud sets the weight\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOud forms the base, which the brand describes as smoky depths. It wraps the rose in a dark, resinous wood and gives the whole scent its weight. The ending stays warm rather than dry, and the three notes remain easy to follow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to test it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTry it on a cold day or in the evening, since a rich Cologne Intense with an oud base suits dark coats and dinners more than hot afternoons. Put a little on clean skin and wait for the clove to settle before judging rose and oud against each other.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho it is for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePeople who like a dark, rich rose rather than a fresh one, and are comfortable with smoky wood. Listed as unisex, it is open to anyone who enjoys rose. Fans of spiced warmth and oud will feel at home. Those who prefer light, clean florals probably will not.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy try Jo Malone London Velvet Rose \u0026amp; Oud as a sample first\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOud can be gentle or loud depending on the skin, and a rose placed inside it changes character from wearer to wearer. With only clove, Damask rose and oud, every note is easy to hear, which makes a decant of ten millilitres a clear test before buying 100 ml.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat exactly is in the sample?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA 10 ml decant of Velvet Rose \u0026amp; Oud, filled by FragranceGems from the original bottle into a glass spray vial and labelled by us. It is not a brand sample and Jo Malone London is not involved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDoes the oud overpower the rose?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe brand describes Damask rose wrapped in oud, so the wood is meant to support the flower, not hide it. How balanced that feels is personal, which is what a sample is for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs it a rose for women only?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is listed as unisex. 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Only three ingredients are named: ambrette seeds, sea salt and sage. With so little on the list, how it smells on a person matters more than any description, and a 10 ml decant gives you that answer cheaply.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFragrance notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTop:\u003c\/b\u003e Ambrette Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHeart:\u003c\/b\u003e Sea Salt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBase:\u003c\/b\u003e Sage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAmbrette seeds\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAmbrette seeds are the first ingredient on the list. They have a soft, slightly musky and nutty character that is clean rather than sweet. This gives the Cologne a gentle skin-like warmth, which is why the scent never feels cold even with salt in it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSea salt\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSea salt is the signature. The brand talks of a windswept shore, mineral cliffs and breaking waves, and the note aims for that dry, mineral, airy impression rather than a watery one. How salty it feels differs from person to person, so judge it over a few wearings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSage\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSage adds a green, herbal, slightly dusty dryness, the woody side of the name. It anchors the airy part and gives the scent a plain, outdoors feel. Together with the other two, it makes a perfume that feels spare rather than decorative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to test it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA Cologne is lighter than an Eau de Parfum, so apply it generously on neck and wrists and reapply if you want to see it again. Wear it on a mild day outdoors first, then in an office, because airy scents behave differently with and without a breeze.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho it is for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eJo Malone London presents it as unisex, though it also features in its men's bestseller group. It suits those who like quiet, mineral, outdoorsy perfumes and want something easy to wear every day. If you prefer sweet or heavy perfumes, expect this to feel minimal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy try Jo Malone London Wood Sage \u0026amp; Sea Salt as a sample first\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA three-ingredient perfume leaves very little to hide behind, and the impression of salt, sage and ambrette depends heavily on skin and weather. A decant filled from the original bottle lets you see it across a mild day, a breezy one and a warm one before committing to 100 ml.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat do I receive?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA 10 ml decant of Wood Sage \u0026amp; Sea Salt, filled by FragranceGems from the original bottle into a glass spray vial and labelled by us. It is not a brand sample, and Jo Malone London is not involved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDoes it really smell of the sea?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe brand points to salt air and mineral cliffs, and sea salt is one of the three named ingredients. Whether that reads as seaside to you is exactly what a sample is for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs it a men's or a women's scent?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt appears in the brand's men's bestseller group, but it is catalogued as unisex and nothing about salt, sage and ambrette is gendered. Wear what you like.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhich season suits it?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIts airy, mineral character fits spring and summer especially, and it also works on mild autumn days. 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The brand pitches it as classical elegance fit for Zeus's most handsome son, a sparkle of bergamot dancing off suede, coffee and geranium. Coffee in a cologne is an unusual idea, which makes a 10 ml decant a good first test.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFragrance notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBergamot, Lavandin, Suede, Coffee accord, Geranium, Cedarwood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBergamot with a sparkle\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe brand pictures bergamot first, sparkling and dancing off the other materials. Lavandin sits beside it and gives a herbal, aromatic edge. This is the fresh, classical side of the cologne. On a sample you quickly see how bright it feels on your skin, and whether it is the kind of clean citrus you like.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSuede, coffee and geranium\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe unusual part is the middle: suede and a coffee accord, with geranium. The brand's picture is a sparkle of bergamot off these materials, which gives a dry, slightly dark and soft warmth beneath the citrus. It is the place where Endymion stops being a plain cologne.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCedarwood to finish\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCedarwood closes the list of six notes with a dry, clean wood. It keeps the coffee and suede from becoming sweet and gives the finish a tailored, classical feel. The brand calls it an eau de cologne for the ages, and the drydown is where that claim of timelessness is tested.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to test it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eApply the decant on a mild spring or summer day, and wear it to work. Because it is an Eau de Cologne, it is light, so you may reapply during the day to judge it fairly. Smell the bergamot at the start, the coffee and suede as it settles, and the cedarwood later on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho it is for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor people who like classic, aromatic colognes with a twist, and who find coffee and suede more interesting than a plain citrus. The brand lists it for men. It suits daily wear and office days in warm weather, and anyone curious about Penhaligon's older style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy try Penhaligon's Endymion as a sample first\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCoffee and suede in a cologne can feel refined or odd depending on the person, and a 100 ml bottle is a lot to find that out with. The decant is filled by FragranceGems from the original bottle and labelled by us. It is not a brand sample, and Penhaligon's is not involved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat is in an Endymion sample?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA 10 ml decant in a glass spray vial, filled by FragranceGems from the original Penhaligon's bottle and labelled by us. It is not a brand sample, and Penhaligon's is not involved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDoes it really have coffee in it?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe brand lists a coffee accord among its key notes, with lavandin and cedarwood, and bergamot, suede and geranium complete the list of six.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat is an Eau de Cologne?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA lighter concentration than an Eau de Parfum, which suits the fresh, classical style of this scent and warm-weather wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWho made it?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe brand credits Fragrance Resources as the perfumer of Endymion. 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