JO MALONE ORRIS AND SANDALWOOD
08/02/2016
“Hi, my name’s Elle, and I am a self confessed Jo Malone fangirl… “
No, this isn’t some sort of AA/Fangirl anonymous post but it is a post about a brand that I absolutely rave about on a preeeetty regular basis and that’s not about to change any time soon. So, let’s talk about Jo Malone shall we? Oh you’d love to, you say? Well that’s fab to hear…
Owner of – far too many [insert guilty/”sorry bank account but they’re just too pretty” emoji here] – a lot of Jo Malone perfumes/products, I can genuinely say that I’ve never been disappointed by a product, so I do tend to be a little wary when they release a new fragrance because surely there will be one that I’m not much of a fan of soon?
Well, today is not that day, and I’m here to bore you all to death rave about the latest launch from the dreamy brand which comes in the form of the Orris and Sandalwood Cologne Intense*.
Once you get past the packaging of dreams – that black and silver though – and have a little sniff (technical terms, obvs), you are immediately hit with the most stunning sweet but sensual scent. I personally immediately picked up on a parma violet-like scent (which sounds awful but I promise it’s just my severe lack of descriptive skills). I know quite a few others have said the same but I do have friends that just don’t get that at all so in short, if you’re by a Jo Malone store/stockist, you really should go in and try for yourself.
To give you a better idea of the scent – because nobody would buy a perfume ever again if they were going by my “parma violet-like” adjectives – here are the notes (anyway else feel fancy and like they actually know what they’re talking about when they discuss notes? No? Just me then…)
Top Note: Violet
A delicate floral note that brings a smooth, powdery softness to the fragrance.
Heart Note: Orris
This powdery floral blends beautifully with white musk, elegantly enveloping the base with soft warmth.
Base Note: Sandalwood
Creamy, warm and sensual, it strengthens and extends the longevity of the fragrance.
I have to say, despite not having much knowledge of fragrance, reading about the notes really did make sense. Orris and Sandalwood is one of those strange – but absolutely amazing – contradictions of being floraly sweet, but it really does have the warmest, muskiest most sensual base that not only makes it perfect for both day and night, but also all year round. I do think it’s especially gorgeous for this time of year though with it’s sweet warmness being the perfect antidote for these dreary, rainy, cold days (oh god, don’t get me started on the weather [insert cry face/”please lord just give me some sun” emoji here]).
Overall – ha, check me out concluding my blog posts like we were taught to in Year 4 – I absolutely
adore this stunning fragrance. By itself, it’s a gorgeous, warm, musky and actually pretty
sexy scent, but it also layers so perfectly – particularly with
Mimosa and Cardamom which is another huge fave of mine – as well giving it even more depth. Also, because it’s a cologne intense, the scent really does linger on your skin all day which I
love.
In short, go and sniff it in store and you will fall in love. And if you don’t… we can’t be friends! LOL JK, we totally can but I’ll always resent you for dissing my scent π
I would love to know if you’ve purchased Orris and Sandalwood? Or even if you’ve managed to smell it yet? I know a lot of you mentioned that you went to try it out after my
Details post so I’d love to hear your thoughts!
As always, thanks so much for reading!
xx
I have wanted to try Jo Malone fragrances for the longest time, the hardest part being which one to choose. Their description of this perfume sounds fantastic, and I can definitely see this being a great night time scent. Man that packaging is dreamy!
Hilary | The Beauty Collective
Oh I totally know that feeling, they're all so gorgeous aren't they. I adore this one, such a unique scent!
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Ahhhh this sounds so gorgeous! I love this collection in general from Jo Malone they do so many gorgeous scents. Definitely going to give it a sniff when I'm in store!
hellomissjordan.com xx
Definitely go and sniff it my love, so so beautiful!!
xx
That packaging is so simple, but so pretty! I'll have to get around to having an ol' sniff of this soon as it sounds interesting!
Meg | A Little Twist Ofβ¦
That's exactly what I love, so minimalistic and chic isn't it? Definitely go and smell, it's so pretty!
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Ooh I discovered Jo Malone through you. It was the cardamom and mimosa scent and let me say it was divine! Will go sniff this one and pray the birthday goddesses get me one or both! Thanks x
http://www.majeang.come
Ahh that makes me so happy hun, I'm so pleased you got it and liked it! This one goes amazingly well with Mimosa by the way π
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Oh, I do feel you on this one. I've been OBSESSED with Jo Malone since first smelling it at Norstrom in fall 2014! Little did I know everyone would be raving about it for the next two years hehe
http://www.MarinaSays.com
Haha Jo Malone is such a classic, that's what I love about, I know people that have raved about it for at least 10 years and it's still loved to this day!
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Gosh, the perfume sounds heavenly, Ellie, and I'm loving the chic packaging too. I completely feel you on the notes part, hahaha
May | THE MAYDEN | bloglovin'
Haha I'm so glad I'm not alone. Technical knowledge is not my thing!
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I've never tried a Jo Malone perfume. I'm not really into perfume, whenever I go shopping I'm more likely to swatch a lipstick than sniff out a nice perfume.
Rubi | Instagram | The Den | http://www.the-den.blogspot.com
Maybe stick with lipstick then if you're not interested in fragrance π
How dreamy does this sound? I felt a bit like that heart eyes emoji reading all about this! x
Jodie // Jodie Loue
Haha ahh I love that comment Jodie, so pleased you did!
xx
This sounds amazing! I've never heard of this brand but I love anything with sandalwood!
<3 Shannon
Upbeat Soles
Oh really, I had no idea Jo Malone wasn't is Aus. It's such a gorgeous brand!
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I really want to try one of their fragrances!!! Great review, honey <3
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Thanks so much lovely!
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lovely photos π
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Thanks so much!
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Jo Malone products are also so dreamy, but I personally find their scents a tad strong and hence never actually owned anything. Not giving up on it though; maybe one day they'll release something light enough for my liking! π
xo, Alice || a l i c e / T Y P E N U
Oh really, they have some beautiful softer fragrances, I'd recommend the Regent street store as they can really talk you through the products and find something more suited!
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I've only ever smelt Red Roses from Jo Malone as it's one of my mum's favourites but this sounds so nice – I love the smell of parma violets!
Just having a massive catch up with your blog, I was so sorry to read you've been diagnosed with fibro. I hope at least you'll be able to get some help to manage it now you have a diagnosis! Just a text/email away if you ever need to rant about that sick chick lyf π x
Josie | Sick Chick Chic
Oooh I love red roses, such an amazing candle too! Ahh thank you lovely, you are such a babe, same goes to you <3
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The packaging of these perfumes reminds me the ones from Tom Ford, which means that it looks very classy and simple π What's more, I'd really like to try this frangnance out, your description of it sounds really introguing π
http://crafty-zone.blogspot.com/
I love the black and silver packaging, such a beaut, as is Tom Ford's too π
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I haven't been to a Jo Malone store in a long time but I really want to go and try out this scent, because it sounds amazing. I would actually love the parma violet notes cuz I'm weird like that haha. Your Jo Malone collection is just amazing btw x
Beauty with charm
Ahh you definitely should love, so beautiful!
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I can imagine how good the mix of all these notes would smell! I'd love to sniff it when I am the store. Also the black bottle looks different and elegant! x
Ela BellaWorld
Doesn't it just? I absolutely love the packaging of these beauties!
xx
The warm sweetness sounds tempting! An amazing combination of notes! I will have to smell this. Another fantastic post!
http://Leftbankgirl.blogspot.com
Thanks so much hun!
xx
This cologne looks so pretty
xo
http://www.laurajaneatelier.com
It really is!
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I have to be honest – I was sold at 'parma violet'
I was actually thinking about the fact that I'd like a violet smelling scent the other evening (and yeah I do just lie and daydream about scents)
Rosy | Sparkles of Light Blog
Haha ahh I know the feeling. That's so funny, this one's for you!
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What I like about Jo Malone fragrances is that most of them are unisex, so easy to share and very handy for travelling
Totally with you Suze, so many men love these scents too!
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Jo Malone is a great brand.
It's nice that it can be use by female or male or both.
Your choice of scent is nice.
The Bandwagon Chic | Instagram | Bloglovin | Snapchat: bandwagonchic
Hope you had great day, my dear Elle π
http://crafty-zone.blogspot.com/
Sandalwood is by far one of my favourite fragrances (if not my fave) so this sounds absolutely dreamy – totally agree with you about the packaging too!
Style Sunriseβ
π
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I recently hopped on the Jo Malone train. I love love love Wood Sage & Sea Salt!
xo Jen
Skirt The Rules
This sounds amazing! My favourite is the Blue Agava & Cacao scent but this sounds heavenly. I'm definitely in need of a sniff!
Gemma x
http://www.thebritishfeather.com
Beautiful photos! I bet it smells amazing, I need to go give it a sniff XD xx
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