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wivekananda – :
Smells like an old wooden spice drawer to my nose. Not a feminine scent at all, leans a bit masculine I suppose. Jo Malone (Estee Lauder now) really does not do “perfumy smells,” do they? If you think this might be gourmand due to the nutmeg and ginger name, you likely would be very mistaken. Quite heavy on the woody note, actually. Fades in a flash..this poofs totally from my skin within an hour.
Perhaps this might be nice layered, but to me, a review is to be about the actual perfume. This one just is not my thing, but if you like the smell of old wooden spice drawers, this might be worth a sniff for you.
fenix8605 – :
I’m in neutral gear about this one. It is simply just straight ginger and nutmeg. Could be nicely layered or “toned down” with the Ginger Biscuit for sure, to add some sweetness to it.
Aman22 – :
R I P Nutmeg and Ginger.
So sad to see you go.
One by one all of Jo’s original scents are being discontinued to make room for new ones.
Guess it had to happen eventually, but those of us who have been fan’s of Jo since the beginning will miss them so much.
Clemitallialm – :
One of my favourite spicy scents that can be mixed with many other Jo Malone colognes, such as Earl Grey and Cucumber, Myrrh and Tonka, Grapefruit and also the new English Oak and Redcurrent. Also it is very long lasting. So sad and disappointed that this is being discontinued. It was Jo Malone’s first fragrance that started her business. Hope that this decision is reconsidered due to popular demand!?
Барсик 1201 – :
Absolutely sad that this fragrance has been discontinued. Love it alone and layered with other fragrances. Fresh and spicy. Nice that it is not fruity or floral. Not sure the new English Oak colognes can do the same for me.
maxxx951 – :
Note that I tested it on paper.
From the title itself; It’s lacking that uplifting, awakening, eye opening, pungent and biting “SPICY” aroma of ginger and nutmeg (although I haven’t smelled or tasted nutmeg before). Everything is sooooo tamed, and toned down. It’s just a plain, simple, bland, dry, bitter, sharp yet soft, and muted citrus smell. I just can’t sense that awakening, invigorating, alerting, awaring, eye opening, biting abd pungent spicey smell of ginger (perhaps also the nutmeg if I know what that smells like). It’s not bad at all, just boring and nothing special.
5.3/10
Санни_Исарк – :
I was hoping for a warm, spicy fragrance, but this is, well, something else entirely. Everything about it, including the raging headache it induces, screams “sharp.” Not “fresh”. Not “bright”. Just unpleasantly and annoyingly sharp. A beastly, unnatural lemon horror with undertones of medicinal ginger and not even a wee bit of nutmeg to be found.
I have no idea what reformulations have taken place with Nutmeg & Ginger since it’s introduction but as of April 3rd 2017, from a spanking new bottle straight from the US Jo Malone website, this is truly ghastly.
gej734Negeltzex – :
Sparkling fresh opening with lots of ginger and nutmeg, dries down to a mild woody, dry and spicy scent with some sweetness added from the sandalwood. The opening is very fresh and aromatic, a real stunner. Too bad the initial sparkle goes away with time and it all goes downhill for me.
7/10
saglartyday – :
Ordered a sample to try. It is very sharp and earthy. Not what I was hoping for; no sweetness to be had here. Glad I bought only a sample. I am a newbie to fragrance, and will suss out a sweeter ginger.
annehooncirerese – :
I discovered Jo Malone Nutmeg and Ginger after my foray into Jo Malone scents, beginning with Black Vetyver Cafe. It grew on me and one summer day I purchased it( I wore it on and now associate it with US Independence day). I went crazy about Jo Malone and within a year I brought at least 4 of this brand fragrance( this, Mimosa and Cardamon, Blue Agave and Cocoa, Jasmine and Mint)
Now, I realize if I had to ration myself, I would have never bought this one.
Why?
Longevity is part of the problem. Yes, I know this is a Colognes, one of the lowest silage out there and are not meant to pack a punch. For someone in my financial situation , Jo Malone Colognes are a perfect solution to obtaining well craft fragrances( the 1 fl.oz/ 30 ml at $65.00-well, somewhat perfect as that I can go through those bottle in 1 year) — but Nutmeg and Ginger silage is not worth it–it almost a 65 dollar body splash for my skin!(p.s–this one made it past a year,due to my ennui of it)
Then I realize how simply made it is and upon discovering other ginger fragrance it just doesn’t hold a candle!. Especially to other gigner base scent such as the less expensive Origin Ginger Essence or something I discover today, Diptyque L’Eau de L’Eau( more expensive, Eaux Fraiches,–longer lasting though) .
I thought this would stand in place of my need for spiciness scent like Opium, but I was far off in that assumption.
And that was a part of the problem, spiciness is what I thought I wanted out of a ginger fragrance, but I discovered, from the aforementioned fragrances(Origins, Diptyque), that what I want is a freshness– a citrus ginger. I can credit Jo Malone Nutmeg and Ginger for this–changing my palette about ginger( the name can be fooling ,this is a soft spicy scent). However, the aforementioned fragrance just does ginger better than this.
Lastly, though I don’t favor this scent, there would be no ‘Jasmine and Mint’ or ‘Black Vetyver Cafe’ with out ‘Nutmeg and Ginger’ as that this was Jo Malone first. It good scent –a good first scent—but it just not good enough as other gingers fragrance enter the canvas.
Tip: For an attempt at Longevity –try bathing in Dr. Teal’s Ginger and Clay Epsom Salt and or using the lotion.
Adamsmafmurry – :
Deliciously nutty and spicy! I’m really fond of this. It’s calming and relaxing.
Jechka – :
Very nice scent. Spicy, warm and very inviting.
ijngdbcSAZl – :
Spicy warm LOVE! Sillage and longevity abound with this beauty, which is obviously a winter fragrance. Almost completely freshly ground nutmeg. FB-worthy.
сергей677 – :
It is OK smells like black Ginger.
MoorseTrierly – :
This. This is the only Jo Malone I’ve felt was full bottle worthy. This stuff is delicious.
The top notes are heavenly to me. Of course, that opening of gently spicy fresh ginger can’t last for more than a few moments but ahhhh, while it does, it’s beautiful.
It’s not a terribly complicated scent; all I sense is ginger, tempered with a sweet citrus accord, nutmeg and in its base, a one-two punch of cedar and sandalwood. I’ve read other in-depth reviews on this which say it also includes rose, jasmine, lily of the valley and iris. Whatever the truth is, if there are floral notes buried in here, they’re so well blended that no individual notes stick out. If anything, I get a touch of perhaps carnation or clove in the middle of the scent’s lifespan on skin.
I love (yes!) this stuff so much I’ve also invested in the body creme (which is wonderful on its own) and the bath oil.
MARISHA64 – :
Spicy,fresh yet warm ginger and Nutmeg essence that lasts the first 30 minutes.This unfurls to a warm woody predominantly Nutmeg and Cedar base that could be considered masculine.I love the lack of sweetness in this and combine it with the semi-sweet Dark Amber and GingerLily,Orange Blossom and Fleurs de Citronnier for extra depth.Also Gingembre adds a extra Gingery kick to this fragrance.
This is one of my most useful perfumes and is an absolute staple of my wardrobe .Its actually surprisingly rather adorable and lasts extremely well on me.
lebedevpaul – :
Stronger and with more personality than the average Jo Malone cologne. I’m smelling the nutmeg and ginger in roughly equal proportions. They’re both very warm. It dries down to a typical woody-spicy masculine base with almost a hint of booze. Decent.
denchik47 – :
I personally don’t like this – to me the opening smells of cleanng fluid like Cif or something! Not for me!
kamepzan – :
It is quite simplistic, and very true to it’s notes, so if you plan to use it on it’s own you have to like nutmeg and ginger. I personally adore ginger in fragrances, but nutmeg is not really my thing, if it’s not blended with other spices like cinnamon and cloves, or vanilla. On it’s own nutmeg gives me this stuffy feeling, like an old suitcase that hasn’t been opened for years.
But this fragrance is so great for layering! It’s very soft, so it won’t overpower the other fragrance(s), and it just adds this interesting touch of fresh ginger and spicy, dusty suitcase – and it’s great! I guess it’s kind of like animalic notes that can be quite weird and unpleasant on their own, but blended right they add something unexpected, and depth to a fragrance. I layered it with Cologne of the missions, a sweet vanilla fragrance, and it was beautiful and refreshing.
Edit: YUMM! Wow, I’ve been loving the combination of this and sweet vanilla so much. It just get’s better and better – a new favorite definitely.
andry4056 – :
Jo Malone Nutmeg & Ginger is a gorgeous, warm EDT. An ideal autumn and winter fragrance reminiscent of spicy gingerbread and fresh cedar. On my skin, this fragrance is very linear. Sillage is fair, but longevity is quite disappointing–after an hour, it disappeared.
ЗаяЦ – :
Hmm interesting more people said they find the nutmeg to be more dominant, because for me it was a gingery punch in the face when I tried it. I tried it at the store on a testing paper, so I wasn’t able to see how it develops with the time. Maybe the nutmeg comes out afterwards. It’s the same thing I discovered with White Jasmine and Mint – the stronger aroma overpowers everything. I wish there was a good balance and the smell of the two notes were on an equal intensity, complimenting each other.
ПУШИСТИК – :
This perfume is the most stunning scent that lasts for ages on your skin and is beautiful worn alone or paired with other Jo Malone colognes. I wear it with Earl Grey and cucumber cologne = amazing. Another pairing is with Pomegranate Noir, or even try it with Vanilla and Anise. So versatile and a gorgeous scent, you can’t go wrong with this one, especially if you prefer warm spicy scents. It’s very comforting to wear in the cooler months but I have also worn it in warmer weather paired with grapefruit cologne to make it fresher!
henkele – :
I adore this scent, I fell in love with it first sniff but now I have to find its perfect layering comparing as it is super linear alone.
It opens sharp, zesty and crisp soon giving way to a very warm spicy scent.
It pairs with YSL NUIT surprisingly well.
alnife – :
Really lovely. After the initial zing, I get more cedar and sandalwood than anything else, which is perfect for me, as cedar is one of my favourite notes. I was afraid this would be gingerbready but not at all – no dessert sweetness here – this is a great little spice cologne, super for layering. A surprise hit! – definitely FB worthy 10/10 🙂
vitalik88 – :
Wow! This is simply stunning & addictive! I was afraid this fragrance would be too close to smell like food but it’s a total refreshing blast of ginger and the nutmeg add a spicy to a pungent-zesty and never sweet aura. The more I wear it, the more I can detect cedar. As beautiful for women & men. One of the rare Jo Malone that stays on for quite some time. 4-5 hours. A non-stop-wrist-sniffer!
spananfu – :
Definitely smell a lot of ginger here. Fresh and zingy, almost a mood lifter, but you really have to like ginger to appreciate this.
Dellgirlo – :
I love this! I want more! Smells clean and refreshing. The ginger nutmeg combo is genius!
fedosv – :
Very nice fragrance, fresh but spicy. One of my favorite for autumn. I wear it alone, but I also combine it with Cologne intense Dark Amber and Gingerlily. Combining the two gives you elegance and sophistication.
vanek1312s – :
just nice clean and refreshing , but just not special or unique
Женька46 – :
Durante un’intervista lo splendido Gerard Butler ha confessato che questo è il suo profumo preferito ( vedi youtube )! 🙂 Solo in base a quest’informazione mi comprerei il profumo……
Notizia che può interessare alle fans dell’adorabile Gerard….Come una fragranza può far sognare con grande potere evocativo….
Uchiha Madara – :
Absolutely luscious! The body cream is incredible; it’s a rich,smooth cream that leaves my skin like velvet, and smells like absolute heaven. I’m so glad I found this fragrance; there’s nothing like it. I absolutely LOVE it. I have some Origins Ginger Essence cologne spray, which is nice, but this Jo Malone Nutmeg and Ginger fragrance outclasses it by a mile. There is simply no comparison. A wonderful, wonderful fragrance. Now I understand why so many women are addicted to it! I’m stocking up, big-time.
femina – :
Love this. I even like the strong bite of the ginger at the beginning, and the saponic note. Putting it on is an experience, and then it’s just very wearable the rest of the day. It’s also lovely layered with Jo Malone Blackberry & Bay– the combination of those two is very well rounded.
sergey2597 – :
Another wonderful surprise from Jo Malone. I wasn’t sure what to expect, and ordered a bottle blind. I love it! It’s November, it’s cold, and this is absolutely perfect. It’s a warm , spicy clean fresh fragrance; I love it on it’s own, and it’s perfect layered with other Jo Malone fragrances. I add it to Nectarine Blossom and Honey, and it’s so delicious it makes me swoon. It’s also wonderful layered with English Pear and Freesia. What I love about Jo Malone is the clean, fresh , and real nature of all these fragrances; they are absolutely incredible to me. I’m continually impressed by the way these fragrances always hit the mark, and smell so true to life. A very classy, sophisticated line. And Nutmeg and Ginger really is a unisex fragrance; it’s such a clean, neutral fragrance it would be great on both women and men. Now I’m going to order the Nutmeg and Ginger Body Cream; I’ve heard tons of rave reviews from women who are addicted to it, and now I understand why. A really wonderful fragrance.
bas28 – :
Out of all that I have, this is my favourite. I’m now on my third bottle. It’s subtle, it’s strong, it’s sweet, it’s fresh, it’s young and it’s mature. Perfect!
shag6939 – :
The body cream is absolutely gorgeous. It’s warm and woody and makes an excellent base for layering. For night-time it’s great with Pomegranate Noir. Full on spice!
jeollaKem – :
I to day have combo: Etno vicolo fiori and Jo Malone Nutmeg & Ginger. Beautifully and cozily. Spice and sun.So good and clean 🙂
Andrew2390 – :
This creation opens with a big burst of freshly sliced ginger and swiftly dries down to the scent of freshly ground nutmeg. Truth in advertising, yes, indeed. The ginger in the opening reminds me a lot of Bond no 9 New York Fling, but the similarities end abruptly as the only thing that happens here is the appearance of nutmeg, loud and fast, on the stage.
Sophisticated art aficionados always ridicule the untutored museum visitors who point at what seem to be simple paintings–say of one or two colors, or comprising random splatters on a canvas–and perhaps I, too, am being a dullard here, but the scents of ginger and nutmeg in this case are so literal, and so readily available in my kitchen, and so far from something that I associate with perfume, that I probably would never seek out a bottle of Nutmeg & Ginger.
I was reminded by Nutmeg & Ginger of Calvin Klein Secret Obsession, which I have not worn in quite some time, so I decided to try it again yesterday and discovered that the nutmeg is blended into a much more complex and interesting perfume in that case. The problem, of course, with the Calvin Klein, is that it is somewhat unpredictable. On a good day, it smells very nice. On a bad day, it becomes a scrubber. It’s always hit and miss.
Jo Malone Nutmeg & Ginger, in contrast, appears to be a very consistent, unerring composition. It will never waft in unexpected ways but only deliver freshly sliced ginger followed by freshly ground nutmeg, so if that happens to be something that you’re after, then you might really like this. One final caveat, however: by the drydown, this is really more like a nutmeg solinote, as the ginger has essentially evaporated away.
VigRx90fscwacmzjn – :
The original, and still one of Jo’s best. Bright ginger, almost lemony in its sharpness and heat giving way to richer nutmeg and aromatic sandalwood. It is linear but sometimes there isn’t anything wrong with uncomplicated. This reminds me of Christmas, and I always treat myself to a cologne, bath oil and body creme at the beginning of December. If I feel the need to make it more feminine I combine with Vanilla and Anise. My skin amplifies spice in any fragrance and generally turns florals stale, so this works brilliantly for me lasting a good 6 hours. Would work equally well for a man!
Try combining with Pomegranate Noir for a surprisingly clean, fresh twist. Very unexpected.
borisbratsk – :
Ooh fresh spicy alright! I love how simple and clean Jo Malone’s colognes are. I have had some sample vials of this one lying around for awhile and just tried it.
I really like it! The notes really do reflect the fragrance – lots of ginger and nutmeg with strong sandalwood and a bit of cedar. These notes mix so well, really fresh!
aplord – :
Nutmeg & Ginger is exactly what you will find in this fragrance. The ginger is very fresh a energizing, before it fades withing 10-15 min. Whats left is the nutmeg and a lot of sandalwood. Its nice, but its basically almost all sandalwood on me after the ginger fades. I like it, but I already have a sandalwood fragrance that is a little more complex and intriguing. It is pretty long lasting on my skin. This is not super weak, but it projects just a bit more than a skin scent. Sandalwood is always such a cozy scent. If it were not so expensive I might consider buying a bottle…just because of how soothing it actually is.
managuan – :
I think most of the people here have accurately captured it- it is what it says on the label.
I’m not ‘into’ the scent of this on its own and I bought this purely to layer with Earl Grey Tea and Cucumbers from the same line, which I found a little too sweet, and Nutmeg and Ginger took away some of that sweetness for me. I love ginger scents, but the nutmeg may just be a little too overwhelming for me. I don’t know if it’s an SE Asian thing, but on its own, it smells too much like sprained ankles and chinese medicinal herbs in a cloth bandage… but don’t mind me, it’s just a personal opinion and association.
Otherwise, if you are into spicy smells, this one is a good straight-forward scent.
In terms of longevity, it doesn’t last the full 8 hour workday (worn on its own). I sit in an air-conditioned office, but move around out in the humid hot air. The climate here is one of those I-just-showered-but-already-I’m-sticky-as-hell-and-my-hair-is-stuck-to-my-neck. Nothing lasts long on me in this climate since I probably sweat most of it off during lunch when I head outdoors.
Sillage is good, since when I don’t layer it, everyone who passes by my huge cubicle in the office asks me if someone’s sprained their ankle and has visited the Sinseh (chinese doctor).
Unehoogigiore – :
Like a previous reviewer said, this is very literal. The ginger smells sharp, fresh, and bitter like actual ginger root. The nutmeg smells like it was picked right off the spice rack. Overall, it’s not very longlasting and not very remarkable.
Deroxrwpsd – :
On me (female), this scent is very literal. The top notes are pure freshly grated ginger and freshly grated nutmeg. It’s nice, and the drydown is fun…at one point the ginger was strongest, but a little later it was the nutmeg. Sandalwood kicks in as a middle note and mellows the fragrance. It ends in silky, spicy elegance. Unfortunately, it is barely noticeable on me after two hours, but it is still one of my favorites.
On my boyfriend it is also very nice, but after just a few minutes, there is very little nutmeg and ginger and almost pure sandalwood and a hint of something else (it could be cedar, but to me it’s almost leather-y).
SkestitaNeice – :
This is a real delight. Subtle, warming, not gourmand at all, this is a mature and rich fragrance that suits both men and women. I love combining Nutmeg & Ginger with Jo Malone’s Jasmine & Mint.
ahim09 – :
For men, I think this is the perfect fragrance for layering if you want to “masculinize” (for lack of a better word) a unisex or feminine fragrance that you are not as comfortable with wearing.
It smells okay by itself, predominantly ginger (it kind of reminds me of the crystalized ginger candy), but I think it’s a better idea to layer with another fragrance. Hey, that’s what Jo Malone fragrances are for–layering!
I purchased this along with the new Jo Malone fragrance, Wild Bluebell (a fragrance for women). Nutmeg and Ginger takes the feminine Wild Bluebell fragrance and masculinizes it, making it comfortable for me to pull off wearing it. Quite interesting!
I can’t wait to layer this with other unisex/female fragrances I own!
vitechik – :
I love this fragrance. It’s fresh and spicy aroma is very uplifting. Would love to see a longer lasting version of it.
aleves – :
one of my fav summer scents spicey and fresh
Cj-Tesit – :
It has a sharp spiciness that I find invigorating, but, unfortunately, it makes my husband’s eyes water.
MASIAN777 – :
imo it’s not really a perfume in the perfume sense – but it’s more like therapy. if layered with “normal” perfume it’s astonishing. but for me it fits to wear it as such itself. it’s the perfect fit of nutmeg and ginger. the wood makes its appearance quite down the road, but the drydown with sandalwood and ginger/nutmeg combo is my personal delight for being home and cuddling, although it isn’t the usual one for this(it’s not powdery, sugar-sweet…) but it’s uplifting without smelling like tea nor ayurveda-fragrance…
wouldn’t wear it for a night out though. but just for myself enjoying 2 of my favourite notes.
elmira88 – :
What a pleasant surprise! I was expecting a gourmand, pumpkin-pie type of scent, but Nutmeg and Ginger is not really food-y at all.
It retains the sharp, slightly sour notes of fresh-sliced ginger (think of the kind you get with sushi), and the nutmeg is much more woody than sweet. The fragrance is not really sweet, actually. It’s an unusual mix of soapy and earthy, if that makes any sense. It is definitely unisex, and as others have mentioned, it’s a good scent for folks with sensitive noses, or if you have to share space with others.
I regret that it didn’t last longer on my skin. Perfumes with a lot of natural ingredients often have that effect on me. Might benefit from some layering with other products in the same scent or a complementary single-note scent like sandalwood.
bootsadob – :
Yum! Love this one. It’s a scent that captures what spicy ginger and warm nutmeg would smell like if they collided into each other. Comforting, fresh, long-lasting. One of my favorites from this line along w/ Vintage Gardenia and Vetiver. Very easy to wear if you are sensitive to smells, it has an aromatherapy feel to it.