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oos1606 – :
Not the best, but i like it! To me it smells like christmas tree
Милейко – :
Bought a small bottle of this recently and wore it today.
It’s very spicy with opening bursts of ginger and pink pepper, drying down to patchouli and sandalwood.
Good sillage and longevity.
A bit too spicy for me and I wouldn’t buy it again for this reason.
However, it is pleasant enough and will be popular with fans of spicy orientals.
Postupalka – :
I find the top of this fragrance a little too feminine for my tastes. Once it dries down a bit, I really like it. Unfortunately, by that time it is barely noticeable. For me to fully enjoy this, I need to overspray it a few hours in advance. Or, I layer it with something a bit sharper.
NaittyBot – :
Just received a slightly used bottle of this. It is one of the most gorgeous scents I’ve tried – I get the light spice and creamy ‘coconut’ drydown. Such a calming cocoon of a fragrance. However, it is so so soft… a faint skin scent from the beginning and gone within the first hour. I’m sure when I tried the tester it was considerably stronger (even though then far from a powerhouse) because I recall getting wafts of creaminess over a couple of hours and on a paper strip left on my bedside I got occasional delicious wafts for around 24 hours. However from my bottle, sillage and longevity on skin and paper are almost negligible.
Could it be that my bottle has faded (being supposedly a couple of years old and perhaps exposed to light)? Or even a fake? I know the performance is not meant to be great but this seems ridiculous. I would have also thought the black opaque glass would have protected the scent relatively well. And I’m sure the tester was stronger. If it HAS just faded within a couple of years though, that would make me hesitate to invest in a new bottle given the price… A bit frustrating as I was so excited to have found a good deal for this.
The ridiculous thing is I still love the scent itself. So I’m almost hoping it’s a dud bottle because I want this fragrance in my life! I guess I’ll try more comparison testing and keep my fingers crossed that my bottle may change on me or I’m having an off-day chemistry/nose-wise… or maybe I’ll have more luck with the dry body oil version.
Would be interested to hear if anyone else has had experiences with a bottle fading dramatically in intensity or being faint (really faint) from the start?
stnat1 – :
I don’t see why this is listed as being for women, it’s completely unisex. Beautiful fragrance for all year
A777K – :
Dark, elegant, sophisticated, creamy and beckoning, warm but airy, with a generous pinch of salt and pepper. It’s definitely not cloying nor obnoxious, but rather reminds me of an air-thin black cashmere throw. And it’s decidedly sexy for me.
If I imagine it as a book character, it would certainly be Rhys from a book series by Sarah J. Maas “A court of thorns and roses”, from book 2 onwards.
I totally agree with other reviewers, that it’s a chameleon scent – it works beautifully in colder weather, becoming warm, spicy and somewhat heavier, comforting – and in summer, it somehow turns into this sophisticated tanned sea-salty skin scent. I don’t know how it does that, but after a 10ml bottle, I yearn for a big bottle of this, and I’ve promised myself to never buy full-size bottles again as I’m too promiscuous with perfumes.
PS. I often pair it with Jo Malone’s “Wood Sage & Sea Salt” – I love them layered over one another from spring to autumn.
Dyekkeerrenly – :
I am so in love with this beautiful scent!!! A spicy, woody scent that I feel could be worn everyday and feel elegant and sophisticated! I own a few Jo Malone fragrances that are floral in majority but this and Oud & Bergamot is one of the few woody scents I love. I bought the Cologne Intense collection that came in 5 x 5ml bottles as I was so indecisive about what ones to get. I didn’t think the Dark Amber & Ginger Lily was something I would like and when I put it on I was expecting a typical heavy spicy woody scent but NO!!! The ginger and pepper compositions was beautifully mixed with the floral notes to somehow elevate the spicy scent a more softer feel. The woody patchouli notes enhances the spicy warmth to make it fresh. Like most Jo Malone fragrances, the longevity was not great although sillage is good and I wouldn’t recommend blind buying this but I love this perfume!!!
Svetlanciks – :
What a beautiful opening! Spicy, aromatic, fresh, flowery and woody. It is warm, classy and very easy to wear. All blended seamlessly to a concoction that is very pleasing. It’s a shame that after a couple of hours it becomes a bit dull as the sparkle is gone. But over all, it’s a pretty damn good fragrance!
8/10
uggs outletg2 – :
I first bought this perfume looking for a more dark, winter scent, as I’m usually a person of light florals, herbal and citrus. I thought it was weird when some reviewers were saying they like it as a summer scent! OMG, I’m a lost case, I can’t go darker than this!
But I’m actually happy because now it’s warmer and I’m still in love with it, so I’ll wear it, as it doesn’t seem so absurd anymore, LOL!
Now to the scent itself: for me it’s a perfect balance between woods, flowers and spices. Nothing is too much here. In winter I could smell more the woods, so it was slightly more masculine, but now in spring I feel the flowers more, and it is slightly sweeter, so more feminine to me, but hey, this doesn’t really matter! I can’t feel a distinguished patchouli (thank god!), actually I can’t feel any clear note, for me it’s very well blended.
Some people mentioned coconut, to which I totally disagree, as I don’t like coconut scents. But then yesterday I was wearing it and someone told me: “Oh, you smell so good, like coconut, so tropical!” Go figure!
On me it lasts long enough (around 5h – I’m not very exigent in that matter). Sometimes I even can smell it as a skin scent the next morning. Might not be the best lasting power, but it’s definitely much better than all Jo Malone colognes.
GarryHarrysson – :
Very peppery on first application. You must be a pepper lover to enjoy this and thankfully it’s a favorite note of mine. In addition to the pepper blast, the opening comes off creamy and lactonic on me. As it dries down, the pepper grows lighter and the powdery, warm amber starts to envelope the wearer in a soft inviting cloud of oriental warmth. I find this a dark tropical scent leaning more feminine. You could almost swear there’s coconut. This does indeed smell like a more high quality and less sweet Versace Crystal Noir, but it still is sweet. When smelled side-by-side, Dark Amber & Ginger Lily smells more exotic with the rich incense very noticeable and the Crystal Noir smells more synthetic and like a facial cream in comparison. Worn at different times, they’re more likely to remind the wearer of the other. The peppery ginger creaminess they do share but Dark Amber & Ginger Lily does this so much better and is more complex with such gorgeous incense and woods in the drydown.
It’s interesting some people think this is a Fall/Winter scent and masculine. I don’t think so at all. I don’t find it very heavy and I think it would be beautiful in hot, summer weather as a darker, warmer, sexy tropical oriental for people who don’t enjoy the less complex and lighter suntan lotion type fragrances such as Soleil Blanc by Tom Ford or Bronze Goddess by Estée Lauder.
Evheniy1986 – :
The word that rings true for me from earlier reviews of this is “elegant.” Although it’s from the “intense” line, this is not at all intense or over the top; it’s refined and unique and tasteful, and, to my nose, very versatile: I’ve been wearing during the day to my casual office, but it could just as easily work for an evening out. When worn with jeans, it is the equivalent of putting on lipstick and standing up a little straighter. Longevity is decent, too–I get whiffs of it all day and it’s still there when I get home. I love it.
POOPSA – :
Well knock me over with a feather this is gorgeous!
So many “fruity florals” out there now that I get so damn bored with modern perfume. But this, this is something different. Dark, spicy, rich. It’s not vintage but if you love vintage this will probably be right up your alley.
It’s rich and decadent, but at the same time I wore it for chores and errand running and it was totally appropriate. I could absolutely see this being gorgeous in the summer, the ginger keeps it fresh in a vegetal way. It’s also warm enough to be lovely in winter. A real all season scent.
Longevity on me is OK, not stellar but the scent itself is good enough (and unique enough) I’m willing to forgive it just OK performance. I bought a full bottle and very glad to have it.
serg2929 – :
Gold Room from The Shining vibes.
Yarik99 – :
For me, this is the ultimate summer fragrance. I remember our first meeting: a hot, summer day in Madrid, and as I applied on myself, it became the beauties sun-kissed skin scent I ever smelled! Strange, but it only works for me on dog days. In cooler times it’s particularly masculine. But in summer, the most irresistible coconut-sunscreen scent without any coconut. Can’t wait the summer to wear it!
cal572elipseskism – :
Jo Malone fragrances are unisex ,shared fragrances ,as they are seen as layering EDTs/colognes
So men don’t be afraid to wear this deep aromatic scent ,it’s a big seller for men ,yes it’s got a floral heart and edge to it but floral doesn’t mean for women ,it’s got deep rich amber and fresh ginger !beautiful fragrance
YBoiko – :
Hmm I guess I do like ginger after all. This is a lot like Versace Crystal Noir but I really dislike CN and am enjoying this a lot. It smells more elegant and lacks the coconut note which I think is what ruins CN for me. I like coconut sometimes but not with gardenia or spicy notes. I also dislike pepper but it works here and is not too strong. This one does smell pretty perfumey but somehow it works because it’s airy and sexy and not cloying. And this definitely has a true salty ambergris note, not amber, and I personally much prefer ambergris. It combines very nicely with the ginger and cardamom (which is what provides most of the spice to my nose, not the pepper, thank god) and the aquatic lily works much better in combination with the ginger and spice as opposed to the thick gardenia that I get in CN. Not sure if this is FB worthy yet, but it looks like it’s leaning in that direction. A very pleasant surprise 🙂
adioss – :
This is a scent that I will have to spend some time with to really form an opinion. It is warm and floral with a bit of spice. There is a sharpness to it that Im unsure how I feel about. There are times that I think it may be too perfumey. It is never dull and I look forward to future exploration.
michael005 – :
Hi Dammy 214. I’m new to this forum, don’t know how to message yet, but I would like to swap. I’m in Canada.
Kolumber – :
i have full 100ml bottle of this for sale or swap…message me if interested
HigCoonee – :
For some resson, this reminded me of Lalique encre Noir Pour Elle which I love. I’ve consumed 3 bottles of that already. I know the notes of this and encre noir are different but the drydown of this gave me encre noir.
lvlist – :
I think I’m the only negative review here. Whatever the aquatic note is in this makes me nauseous. Applied this morning and it has lasted for 10 hours and is still going strong (naturally). Reminds me of a really bad candle. Strange…I enjoyed it for the first 20 minutes but then it was all downhill.
stels7 – :
This is a confusing scent that some people see as beachy while others wear it only in the fall and winter. I think both opinions are valid based on your chemistry. It’s more complex than most of Jo Malone’s offerings.
davud44 – :
This is soo lovely perfectly balanced fragrance definetly feminine creamy but rich dark and elegant on my very long lasting with good sillage scent.i am in love with Dark amber and ginger lilly velvet rose and oud and cardemom mimosa the best creation ever 10/10
OVerl0rD147 – :
This is my current significant other. We met in Florence Italy, set up by a Jo Malone boutique owner. Love at first sight. We went on to spend a few perfect days ( and nights
KEKutrykomy – :
Dark Amber and Ginger Lily was one of my first scent leaning towards dark and much more sensual scents.
The Cologne Intense range compared to Jo Malone London’s regular line is inspired by ritual, deeply sensual scents and rich with precious ingredients. Dark Amber and Ginger Lily puts a highlight on Kyara Incense; a incense prized for its rarity and richness central to Kohdo Ceremony in Japan most appropriately used for both relaxation and meditation. Priced competitively at £112.00 per 3.4 oz bottle, and £74 for the 1 oz bottle.
This scent was initially launched as a limited edition which is the Kohdo Wood Collection in 2008 together with Lotus Blossom and Water Lily. Created perfectly for relaxation as day turns to night; it has a blend of sensuality that encourages tranquility. Then was relaunched as a part of the Cologne Intense line.
The scent opens with a warm and spicy note of Black Cardamom together with Ginger and Pink Pepper lending an air of unmistakable clean vibe then comes Black Orchid, Night Blooming Jasmine and Water Lily creating a bouquet with a dark and sensual nature. At the base is Kyara Incense, rich with Black Amber and Sandalwood that mingles together for that warmth, highly distinct yet calm character.
It comes beautifully with a Home Candle, a luxurious Body Creme and A Dry Body Oil. While already beautiful worn alone, what sets Jo Malone London from others brands is the beauty that is Fragrance Combining. While they weren’t the first to do so, they are I believe the best is doing it so effortlessly. Personally, I combine it with Lime Basil and Mandarin for an added zest, herbaceous twist; Grapefruit for a clash of appealingly sensual yet bright citrus and a background of lush moss and smoky woods; Wood Sage and Sea Salt for a more spirited, sea salt enriched warmth and/or Mimosa & Cardamom for a little spicy smoke effect with touches of spice and honeyed , golden mimosa number.
Longevity can be an issue to some so best to sample it at your nearest Jo Malone store, it’s still dependent on your body chemisty; try layering it with the Body Creme if you usually spray it on your skin. Not a blind buy advocate but if you’re into the smoky, deep woody scents with hints of spice then it might just be the one.
-Bertrand II
Колюнька – :
This is the sexiest scent I’ve ever used in my life.
For starters, for me, Jo Malone scents aren’t only smelly liquids (not to mention their price), but also a chance to delve deeper into the world of perfumers and those who created this or that scent. To feel what they were feeling whilst creating it. For me Dark Amber and Ginger Lily is a misty moor where water fairies live. Kinda I step into their world and see what’s inside. To tell the truth, it’s a mysterious feeling, with its ambiguity. One the one hand, it’s a very very simple scent. One the other hand, it’s the most complicated scent I’ve ever tried so far. My love.
vanek-slon – :
Aaaah, I love this so much! My very first Jo Malone, though I only got a decant. I love the warm scent of amber, and the holiday Warm Amber line of The Body Shop that came out years ago is one of my favorite nostalgic fragrances.
Being partial to lighter, fresher fragrances suited to the hot, humid weather of my country, I never really explored “darker” scents and so haven’t come across an amber I could wear until now. (I probably got a whiff of other ambers previously but not one that smelled as delicious as this.) I immediately got a decant as soon as I got a whiff of this.
Upon first spray, I get a woody aroma spiced with fresh ginger. The smell softens and settles into a sweet amber that is fresh and never cloying, not as dark as the name suggests. It has just the right touch of patchouli that is not overpowering. While I wouldn’t reach for this in stifling weather, I find it suitable even for daytime use.
It’s an immediate favorite, and reminds me of smells from the past. Although I couldn’t pinpoint the time when I might have smelled this, it fills me with nostalgia.
(I’m wearing this today and sprayed it directly on my skin before getting dressed. Hours, later, I could smell it right on my shirt. A scent like this I would expect to be too thick and cloying, but the sweetness of this amber is fresh and inoffensive.)
TucheReutRifevixhl – :
Trashing Jo Malone, I was!
Well well well, see who changed her mind!
I received this as a early birthday gift, and ohhh my it is delightful! The ginger in the opening is right up my street. The amber makes it deeper and little masculine.
Yes i do enjoy smelling like a sexy man at times!
However I think I have smelled a similar composition on my man. I think it was his Calvin Klein Shock for him…. that I tried to wear …. but my skin chemistry failed me miserably…..
I think this is a unisex scent. Very nice indeed if you enjoy spicy scents with a tad of sexy man in the mix.
Longevity is good 5-6 hours on my skin, projection close to the skin.
Definitly try on your skin for some hours before you decide on purchasing since it needs time to develop.
Would I have bought it myself taking into consideration price/ longevity/ smell ratio…..NEVER.
obivankenobi – :
On it’s own, the water lily and pink pepper are pungent on my skin and I don’t like that at all. Layered with Pomegranate Noir, it’s gorgeous, but not gorgeous enough for me to hand over the dosh for a full bottle!
Would work well day or night, autumn/winter, I think.
Longevity and sillage ok, but not awesome.
seekerzzz – :
warm exotic woodsy scent. my favorite of ALL TIME, but i wish it weren’t so expensive. i’m on the lookout for a cheaper alternative.
Great room scent also..I have the candle.
dubkovskiy – :
Thai food and wood. Not wild about this, but it takes a lot for me to like amber fragrances and I’m realizing that ginger rarely works on me. Glad I just got a sample.
Faubabafe – :
Absolutely amazing! The best of the Jo Malone line. This smells of water lillies and honeycomb. Springtime in a bottle.
beked – :
Much like the rest of the Cologne Intense line, Dark Amber & Ginger Lily is deeper, more complex, and more intense than the regular simple and airy Jo Malone fragrance range. I appreciate and even love most of the simple and airy Jo Malone scents, but the intense line appeals to me a bit more overall due to…its intensity! 😛 And after sampling the full cologne intense range, I was most drawn to this one.
Sandalwood is one of my favorite notes ever and Dark Amber and Ginger Lily quickly turns into a spicy sandalwood on me, so of course I love it! Of course, that also means the name isn’t entirely accurate, but I can forgive that because the dark amber is definitely present from top to bottom as well, granting the scent a mysterious salty quality. What starts off as a blast of spicy ginger quickly turns into a beautiful spicy floral sandalwood tinged with salt. I also definitely detect a hint of incense in the background. After many hours (about 6-8 hours), I get whispers of the loveliest clean patchouli. I typically despise patchouli, but the tiny bit of it present in Dark Amber & Ginger Lily is very pleasant and clean. Creamy even! I love it! I especially love it when a note I’m predisposed to dislike surprises me!
This is a warm and yet fresh fragrance. There is no sweetness to speak of, which I LOVE! It’s special and it’s interesting but not so interesting that the interest is obtrusive; this is not a spectacle, but an interesting and respectable fragrance that is very wearable by both sexes (why on earth is it listed as feminine here!?) and has at most moderate projection after the first 30 minutes or so, so it makes for a safe office fragrance. Wearable any time of year, this spicy beauty has cemented her place in my collection forever.
stronger09 – :
This is a Jo Malone worth the $180 buy.
Pretty long lasting. I’d say 8hrs or so, but the scent?
ADDICTING. AD-ICCTING.
Every time I put it on, I fall more in love. So gingery, ambery, warm, comforting.
If you are a fan of tobacco vanille buy Tom Ford, you have to have this. It is a softer version but not in the powdery kind of way. More of a cream your kind of way . I consider myself quite The Connoisseur and the more I travel and experience different scents and different fragrances I always come back to this one and say “oh my God I love this so much”. And you can’t really say that too much about Jo Malone. Her fragrances are extremely fleeting, which is unfortunate because the frags are great . as far as the intense collection goes, this one holds its own very well. For $180 I say it is an absolute must
martkr – :
I wish Jo Malone Fragrances would last and have decent sillage! Admittedly, I have not tried every single fragrance this company has to offer, but I have tried a few and the sillage and longevity is just poor. Such a great shame because they do some fabulous fragrances, this being my favourite so far.
Beautifully creamy and fresh and brilliant for the Summer, and can also be tried on a crisp, cold, English morning – would be equally romantic.
Dark Amber and Ginger Lily – a masterful concoction, let down by the poor longevity and sillage. But, because the fragrance is so gorgeous, I’d probably buy it again.
fed – :
With the name Dark amber and ginger lily I visualised a wintery, Amber perfume. This scent infact reminds me of a creamy, suntan lotion type of aroma. It’s beautiful and full bottle worthy for sure, although the notes are different, it reminds me a little of Byredo Bal D’Afrique with regards to the sweet, creamy vibe I get from this.
fitter0071 – :
Make no mistake. This perfume is perfect. It’s unique and beautiful. Definitely try this if you ever get the opportunity. This is my top favorite.
Gomonigra – :
@Amy Edgar: yes I do detect a fig top note! Both on myself and on my fiancee. Maybe it’s the pink pepper and ginger combo, who knows.
On my skin it develops into a lovely, very subtle, balsamic scent.
Moderate longevity (even when using it with its body dry oil).
Sober sillage. Perfectly unisex.
Not my signature frag but still an interesting one to wear.
Logssoync – :
This fragrance is luxurious and delightful. On my skin it smells warm and almost like rich suntan lotion. It makes me think of salty skin and a day on the beach. I absolutely love it.
ObselePesia21 – :
Not a review, although this is one of my favorite fragrances of all time. That said, I just wanted to let everyone know that this is now available in body creme form too!! It’s AMAZING!!
vaskasers – :
I haven’t fallen so in love with a fragrance since Tiempe Passate by Antonia’s flowers. This comes seemingly out of nowhere in the Jo Malone collection. Also, I’m wondering, am I the only person in the world for whom the sum of the parts equals…. fig?
Sharhan3 – :
scent : 10/10
sillage : 8/10
longevity :8/10
60% night/ 40% day fragrance
nice woody scent
reminds me of azzaro visit and Tam Dao by Diptyque
ТАНЮШКИНА – :
My goodness this fragrance smells so good. It’s smack dab in the middle on the unisex scale too and better yet, it’s a signature scent all day long. This house, or at least the ones I’ve sampled, have horrid longevity, but this one impressed me to the point that after my sample is empty, I will be buying a full bottle. The name of the fragrance is different than what I was expecting. It’s soft, woody, sweet, fresh, and very well balanced. This is a very good take on ginger in my opinion. I will do a detailed impressions and review on my YouTube fragrance channel once I get the bottle soon! Smell good!
jackfromos – :
I bought a sample of this perfume and I absolutely love it! It has these wonderful spicy pine-sandalwood notes that are so nice and warm. It’s definitely one of those perfumes that I consider of buying a full bottle after I run out of my current ones.
antonios – :
This is less of a review and more of a comparison . .
In regard to the person below who said this smells like Crystal Noir, I’d like to state that to accurately compare perfumes and say that two are the same or nearly identical, you have to know each perfume quite well, and in order to do that you have wear it and “live” in the perfumes for a while.
Many may know Crystal Noir – a lot of people do because it’s so popular, but not as many know Dark Amber & Ginger Lily, but for those who know both scents well by now (especially Dark Amber & Ginger Lily), it’s apparent they both have similar nuances at first, but are not the same. Dark Amber & Ginger Lily is a unique scent and I don’t know of any facsimiles. It has pleasing, distinctive organic notes that unfold; notes that Crystal Noir just doesn’t have.
It probably goes without saying, but Versace is also a high-volume brand, and they lean way more into synthetic ingredients for that reason, and their perfume is of a lower quality than Jo Malone.
The lasting power for this particular Jo Malone scent is good, too. When I spray it on a something, it stays there (unless I throw it in the washing machine, lolz).
At a ballet performance I wore the Dark amber & Ginger Lily perfume (along with the oil), and a group of little girls from the other class were playing with me backstage and mentioned I smelled good.
I think it’s a rather likable and smooth perfume, and definitely suggest trying it.
earl92 – :
This is a safe scent that smells safe and expensive.
Not sexy not controversial not pretty not beautiful –
but yes good. Smells good smells pricey smells
Quality and intriguing. Not too interesting. Peace
vladimir79 – :
Yes!! I am in love with this fragrance! I am a man in my mid 30s and came across this fragrance at the Jo Malone counter of Nordstoms…. Now I am totally smitten! This fragrance is definitely worth the price…. It evokes a warm, calm, classy ora that I am happy to wear at any point of the day to any occasion. Although I know Jo Malone is not known for longevity in her fragrances, this one has very impressive staying power. Out on the town recently and hours after applying this fragrance I leaned over to grab hands with a friend…..she said “your fragrance is amazing!” To me that is a pure and simple winner! Man or woman this is a beautiful perfect signature scent!
evroset86 – :
Just won an ebay auction on this – yay! So happy to have this in my collection – can’t wait to try it with my Wood Sage & Sea Salt and Amber & Patchouli!
Valkadav – :
I had been wanting to try this for a long time since Jo Malone boutique in Malaysia does not carry the intense line. So while in Tokyo, I decided to stop by the counter and check it out. It is truly wonderful. I did it spray it on my wrist and went ahead to explore other olfactory treasures. Thirty minutes later, the scent turned identical to one of my favorites Versace Crystal Noir. IDENTICAL. I can say for sure because crystal noir is one of my all time favorites and I own a full bottle of it. Ginger, cardamom and sandalwood are the dominating notes. I do think I prefer crystal noir because it lasts longer. I could barely smell dark amber and ginger lily after two hours. Nevertheless, a beautiful scent and worth buying if you don’t mind reapplying!
Karamelnyi – :
Incredibly beautiful and unique on women. It is warm and inviting. One of the only perfumes with which i fell in love at first sniff. I was hesitant on buying it because it is meant to be unisex – and I wasn’t sure how men would react to a non-floral non-sweet scent on a woman. I walked around the shop where I sprayed it and asked for an opinion from the guy next to me. I meant to ask the guy something like “would you….like it on your girlfriend” but only got as far as “would you…” – he finished my sentence with (pardon the vulgarity) “do you? yes.”
So ladies, don’t be afraid of wearing this. There is something mysterious about a woman who can wear woods and spices and still be sexy and feminine.
P.S. I also get a nice warm coconut note in this – it reminds me a little of sun cream. Very dark sexy spicy woody sun cream.
Also, try spraying it on top of a cocoa butter or vanilla lotion – it really brings out the warmth of the fragrance and makes the perfume last longer
SAR80 – :
To me this is not ‘dark’, but aromatic and fresh, and the ginger is very zesty. There’s just a tiny hint of sweetness and a lot of pepper and spice. I do really enjoy the overall feel of the fragrance, but the pepper is just way over the top on my skin, so it doesn’t work for me. There’s less pepper in the dry down though, and it’s just so lovely, but the beginning gives me a headache.
If you don’t mind pepper overdose or pepper works better on your skin, and you want something with little to no sweetness, this is a beautiful and unique, spicy ginger.
3EDGE0 – :
Funny thing about the fragrance: this is number one on the top sales at a warehouse here in Portugal (El Corte Inglês)…as a masculine fragrance.
Obvious I was curious and tried it, first Joe Malone fragrance I tried.
It is rather interesting and I liked it a lot. The pink pepper, the rose, the cardamon all those notes together make a really good scent. Didn’t get any leather at all but I did like it.
I was really surprised that this is a perfume for women and was wondering if this could be considered a unisex fragrance. To my nose it is…
brejnev.alek – :
I was also tossing between this or the Amber & Patchouli cologne intense as they are both amber based… Ended up getting both eventually!
If you enjoy woody scents that are calm and low key, you’ll love the two together. Amber & Patchouli adds a bit of earthiness and suede like smoothness which gives Dark Amber and Gingerlily a new sexier twist. I actually have used more of the Amber & Patchouli so I guess I prefer that more! They are both oriental woody but dark amber and gingerlily is calmer and peaceful, whereas amber & patchouli is more sensual and seductive.
johnv83 – :
I like this one, sort of like a unisex Gucci Pour Homme 1, but there is the dilemma of the price. Since I already have some of the Gucci, do I put my bottle of this one up for swap and get something in return that is unique (for my rotation) and just as enjoyable (if not more so)? I have yet to decide!
polka12 – :
lovely and sophisticated not your average jo malone definitely with more bite to it but still keeping it clean and modern , i wish where i live they would sell the 30 ml bottle .
dostt – :
I spent ages trying to decide between this and Amber and patchouli, both lovely. I went for dark amber for its sweeter floral notes. However, and it’s a big negative, I’ve had to reapply it at least 4 times during the day and I still can’t smell it for longer than 10 mins each time! Maybe my senses are just fatigued. Try it for longer before you pay out!
Sabishi – :
Overall: 2.75/10
Here’s Why:
Lovely Fragrance, but before i go any further, this review is coming from someone who enjoys silage and longevity and projection. If you do not care about those qualities, Ignore me and continue on to Jo Malone.
The scent here is undetectable after 45-60 mins on me.
unforgivable for a fragrance of this price point.
Such strikingly awful performance that i actually called the Nordstrom i purchased this at, and spoke with the counter sales person.
She told me that this line does not have any ‘powerhouses’ and that they are developed as personal skin scents and are not in the tradition of regular parfum being that they are cologne
Really quite shocking, regardless i returned this.
Not for me, but if you are looking for a nice ‘personal skin scent’ then spend away.
what a huge let down.
Speaking to the notes: wonderful, earthy tones with just the right bouquet on floral notes.
This is such a bombastic waste of a good fragrance.
simka64 – :
I forgot I had this (cue shame faced emoji). I have just had a quick spritz and was immediately transported back to late Summertime 2008 when