Dark Amber & Ginger Lily Jo Malone 2008

At first, I wanted to write a statement, but the few characters simply wouldn't do justice to the fragrance.

Testing this scent was purely by chance, and I must admit that I didn't like it at first. Normally, spicy, resinous sweet scents aren't really my thing (Grand Soir, L‘ambre des Merveilles, etc. were nice, but I don't like to smell them on myself. Maybe that will change too).

The fragrance starts off sharp and peppery with ginger and pepper. Those who enjoy spicy scents will find this immediately appealing. This initial burst put me off during the first test.

But then (!!!), after a few minutes, a spa opens up for my nose. So balsamic, creamy, warm, and yet somehow fresh at the same time. Incredibly beautiful.

When I spray the fragrance today, the following thoughts come to mind: a long walk through the autumn woods. The sun is already low, illuminating the trees that shine in magnificent red and orange hues with its last rays. After a longer trek, you spot a beautiful rustic wooden cabin. In a small annex, the sauna is already preheated, where an aromatic infusion awaits me. After a relaxing sauna session, quickly wrapping a towel around myself, I dash through the cold air to the main house, apply some lotion, put on cozy warm clothes, and settle into the large old leather armchair by the fireplace with a good book and a cup of ginger tea, while outside it gets dark and the fog spreads between the trees.