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lenulya – :
If you see this rich extract version of Jo Malone’s Tuberose Angelica in store, buy it, as some stores have never had the pleasure of stocking it, some state it’s sold out, or are convinced it’s only sold at airports or Harrods, and some stores have only ever been sent 2 bottles. You’ll notice that the other 2 Rich Extracts are sometimes in stock, but the Tuberose Angelica is an elusive scent that’s worth grabbing.
Understand that there are 3 incarnations of Tuberose Angelica – 2 are twin sisters, 1 is a cousin. The normal Tuberose Angelica INTENSE (with the SILVER lid) is always available and is possibly the most wearable (non-screechy) tuberose ever and (in my opinion, is the best creation from the usual short longevity Jo Malone fragrance range). The second version is a limited edition with an ornate gold and black pattern on the bottle with a GOLD lid. This version smells exactly the same, just with a different bottle design and was limited to exclusive department stores. Then there’s the RICH EXTRACT version which is an entirely different formulation. This is a rare, sold out in most places, limited edition Rich Extract version of this fragrance (with a BLACK lid and silver floral design bottle). It’s reformulated with added vanilla and various other notes to make it smell richer, more rounded and balanced and is super-long lasting in comparison (it’s also a lot more expensive at £176). I splash the normal version around like water but this RICH EXTRACT lasted on my clothes days later after just one spray. It’s longevity is out of this world and well worth the extra cost.
How does it smell different? It smells more grown-up and is more niche to wear than the user-friendly regular version. It’s more cloying as it hangs around with relentless silage projecting screechy and opinionated tuberose than the regular version. It’s a white floral with a sour green tang that makes your mouth water for more. I’m not going to do the obvious and compare it to Fracas but I will compare it to Armani Prive’s ‘Rouge Malachite’ with how the white florals dance around boldly in a very contemporary way with zero vintage vibe. I do love this rich extract as it’s a rich bouquet of bold and modernist white florals, but I prefer coming back to the crowd-pleasing regular Tuberose Angelica as it’s like the reliable and loving husband compared to the exciting but risqué lover.
This was only sold in as a limited edition in Harrods, Selfridges and airports originally, but you can’t even find it in these places anymore. I thought it was gone forever, then I found it in the Leeds boutique as they explained they were only sent 2 bottles.
If you see it, smell it, buy it and you won’t regret it.
kochub – :
Ooh, I love Jo Malone’s Tuberose Angelica, I can’t wait to try this new pumped up version. I’m a sucker for a creamy , bold tuberose.