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princcy2106 – :
I get quite a bit of celery from this one and not much else except woody celery. Also quite similar to Blackberry bay…like but not love. Blackberry bay is better imo, more unique and similar fresh outdoorsy vibe with more wood
Seo-clubWS – :
I really enjoy the combination of Oak and Redcurrant in this concoction. The oak gives a depth to the otherwise light and airy redcurrant that makes the entire composition. However, I’ve grown wary of Jo Malone fragrances after three prior purchases. In each case, the tester gave acceptable longevity and silage, but actual bottles proved disappointing. After testing this on multiple occasions at multiple retail locations, I thought this might be a winner an bought a bottle at Neimans. However, on first application, I noted I’d been duped again. I proceeded to apply 12 sprays, six on my clothes, four on my neck, and two behind my ears. Within 15 minutes, I asked my wife who was standing about 18″ away what she smelled. “Nothing,” she responded, leaning in to about 6″. At 6 inches, she smelled it. I explained I was wearing 12 sprays. “Lord, that was a waste of money,” she responded.
So, this is my last Jo Malone purchase. Silage is nil.
assenoglorops – :
Smells of a new high quality cabinet for your kitchen
Pleasant and even artistic, but cannot think of any time to wear it. It is dry and I thought there would be more redberries to make this more balanced or even fruity.
I think older men who love woody fragrances will enjoy this most
4 hours longevity and fair to poor projection on me
LEXXA1976.IVANOV – :
Very woody, but it is not oriental type of wood which is so typical for perfumery. The name ‘English Oak’ surely matches this scent. I can also smell a bit of rose and very little of currants. All in all, it’s quite extraordinary.
NumoptoXmut – :
Many might say this unisex fragrance leans more on the “masculine” end of the spectrum. But there is a time and place for every type of scent. Or at least that’s what I believe. I don’t wear this often on its own, but I haven’t found a fragrance yet that I didn’t like layering with this (right now it’s Roses de Chloe). On me it starts off a bit sharp and sour but settles down after 10 min and the oak comes out really obviously…and just keeps on coming. This scent stays on my skin and clothes all day. Actually I find all the Jo Malone frags I own very long-lasting and I’m baffled by people saying they have poor longevity. I guess we’re all different. Good thing there are thousands of fragrances to choose from!!
Trifiassanorp – :
Because people have different tastes. Some people want to smell like candle or room spray; some people want to smell like they’ve been baking all day; some want to smell like forest trees or wild flowers; some wants to smell like they came from the beach (with a little sweat); some wants to smell like leather or animals; some want to smell like incense or potpourri; some live for oud and some detest it…
There is no need for such question—You either appreciate it, learn to appreciate it, or don’t.
For me, I don’t like metallic scents and that’s my PREFERENCE; I also don’t want to smell like “just another guy wearing a typical cologne” but I don’t find them stinky and don’t question their choices.
Society may limit our way of thinking (like “perfume” is for women, aldehyde is for old ladies, and only girls can wear fruity-florals), but you don’t have to limit yourself 🙂
runy32 – :
I’m writing this review because I don’t see it written anywhere. Why do people like Jo Malone? I can’t understand. I keep trying samples of all the different scents.
This one has a lovely red currant opening and wood base, exactly as it says in the name. But this doesn’t smell like something I want on my body, it smells like a glade candle. This would be great as a potpourri or as a room spray.
No lasting power. Maybe an hour, if you’re lucky. Nothing interesting or offensive about it.
noro.g – :
To my surprise, the backbone of this fragrance resembles a masculine fougere; I can almost smell bergamot, lavender, moss, and a touch of tonka once the amazing namesake notes wear off. Although it doesn’t always turn specifically into that, the drydown can still be somewhat disturbing to me…I wish it’d just stay “Oak & Redcurrant” longer (wouldn’t hurt being stronger either).
Pilat – :
The opening refreshing fruit disappears in no time. Then it’s all masculine woodsy cologne for me. My take is similar to Olya-la’s. I’m surprised this reminds some of l’Ombre dans l’Eau and Dewberry. Hmmm, maybe I should try tester at another store?
UPDATE: I tested it again. This time I get the slight resemblance to L’Ombre dans l’eau. English Oak & Redcurrant has a fresh opening like many Jo Malone. The resemblance quickly dwindles after this short opening. Overall it is more woody, more masculine and less complex.
vadesxl – :
This smells like the entrance to EPCOT at Disney World, which has beautiful oak trees between the parking lots and the entrance. I’m thinking about spraying a little of this in the dirt to see if an oak tree sprouts out of the ground. This and English Oak & Hazelnut are excellent representations of the trees that I loved to climb growing up and love to see the wind blowing through the Spanish moss along the riverside. It’s nice when you can be anywhere and nowhere at all and still smell something as if you’re right there. This is really, really nice.
htb792Bessinepome – :
Red berries and tree bark. A bit too earthy for me. I wanted less bark, more wood.
PresseNemnnup – :
Growing up my neighbor’s house was a vacation home and she didn’t mind if I hung out in her yard which I often did. It was small but had a fig tree and a lot of ground ivy which smelled divine after it rained, and that’s what this perfume smells like to me. It’s wet branches and leaves, but in an elegant way, not like a dirty earthy scent.
manieur – :
scent : 9/10
sillage : 7/10
longevity :7/10
80% day / 20% night fragrance
nice grass and green scent
reminds me of L’Ombre Dans L’Eau by Diptyque a little bit
lesya=) – :
Redcurrant is sweet and bit spicy in the opening, but it is very easy to disappear on my hands, then roses and oak wood are quickly took over the top note to make it rosy yet woody, overall it is smooth soft spicy rose wood, combination of rose and wood are very simple composition, I can wear it every day, very inoffensive, I like it a lot, this perfume is remind me of Lancome Miracle with loaded of oak wood
lach – :
THis is becoming one of my favourite Jo Malone colognes. It is spring here in Australia and it is a lovely scent to wear in this weather. I mix it with Blackberry and Bay and it is divine. Yes, it does remind me of Diptyque’s L Ombre Dans L’Eau (which I also love). I love the tanginess of the redcurrant note. Lovely and fresh for warm weather. Other combinations I like are with Basil and Neroli and also wood sage and sea salt.
frolov77ilia – :
DO YOU LIKE PARK SMELL ?? THIS BOTTLED is a huge park .
xipt – :
This for me smelled like if I did a full day of tree hugging and hiking in Fall, with dew dampened different colored leaves blanketing the ground. It is a familiar and cozy smell of living somewhere with 4 seasons, though I do not like wearing that memory on my body.
icemaxx – :
Unfortunately fruity notes of redcurrant and rose are hidden under very strong woody notes which make the fragrance more suitable for men audience. Anyway, I would not recommend it for a blind buy. Do test it before buying.
makar76 – :
I received a tester of both English Oak & Hazelnut, English oak & Redcurrant! My JM counter in Oberhausen Germany just informed me that I was one of the lucky ones who will receive both fragrances in 30 ml as a special gift!
I have tested the English Oak & Redcurrant last Saturday.
First spray on my skin, it was sweet fresh and fruty. I would consider it very similar to Grpefruit and Pomegranate noir, but not as complex. It is a fresh simple fragrance which is very Jo Malone.
After a few minutes in the dry down, the woods come out! Very subtle & shy English Oak! I love it!
* Since Rose is listed on the main notes list, I would say that it is not totally a floral scent, more fruity fresh scent for me.