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Telekinec
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Festive ginger snaps that fade away too fast
So I heard rumors on Reddit that Ginger Biscuit was coming back as a limited edition perfume from Jo Malone. I had read about it quite a few times as a lauded fragrance from the gourmand side of the community and I was curious to smell it. I signed up for the e-mail alert on Jo Malone and when the alert popped out, I bought it. My first blind-buy of a bottle. A sin, as I swore to myself I would never blind-buy a full bottle. The FOMO is real guys. That was two days ago and now it's in my hands (and on my forearm). Here's my review!
In the box of perfume, there's a lovely brown rectangular (think Thé Yulong or Escapade Gourmande type of shape) bottle adorned with a white opaque cap and a cute little black and white bow which is tied to the bottle by a white hair tie (can be easily removed). They've clearly redesigned the bottle as I've seen the old Ginger Biscuit bottles (transparent in the good old Jo Malon fashioned way). The scent leaks out a little bit from the sprayer and I'm greeted by this sharp tinge of ginger biscuit scents. I'm hyped!
After a sharp blast of alcohol, I'm immediately greeted by this lovely ginger snap scent. The ginger is strong, spicy and assertive. Thankfully after a few minute, it moves over and lets the fragrance develop. It evolves into this delicate creamy ginger biscuit scent. On my skin, roasted hazelnut and nutmeg are the strongest stars, giving the scent a deep spicy and almost woody flavor. I can smell vanilla and caramel in the background. Ginger is still present, but ties everything together.
All in all it's a fall and winter scent, gourmand in all of its glory, worn for its coziness and the memories of eating ginger biscuits with a glass of milk. I see myself layering it with Escapade Gourmande for a full-on dessert experience made of ginger crème brulée. I see myself adding Vanilla 28 for a darker, more sensuous ginger spicy vanilla. I see myself topping it with Tihota for a warm, cozy and creamy ginger vanilla. It can also be worn alone for a delicious experience. I'm lucky the blind-buy was fine and I know it won't always be like that. Personally, I don't think Ginger Biscuit should be blind-bought. I suggest testing it out with a sample (and I don't know if the reformulated this edition vs the older one) as the scent could easily take the wrong direction (spices that are unbalanced, a note that's more forward than another, etc.). Is it overhyped? Yes, defintely, BUT the fact that it lasts longer than the usual Jo Malone perfumes and that the scent is well-executed makes it a lovely addition to any gourmand perfume collection. Is it overpriced? Yes again. 225$CAN for a 100ml seems not that bad (I have pricier perfumes in my collection) but it's a cologne. It has a nice longevity, but a very low sillage.
Overall, I like this scent, but if I had smelled it before buying it, I don’t think I would’ve bought it. I won’t be returning it and will be enjoying what I have of it, but will not be getting another one when I finish it.
In the box of perfume, there's a lovely brown rectangular (think Thé Yulong or Escapade Gourmande type of shape) bottle adorned with a white opaque cap and a cute little black and white bow which is tied to the bottle by a white hair tie (can be easily removed). They've clearly redesigned the bottle as I've seen the old Ginger Biscuit bottles (transparent in the good old Jo Malon fashioned way). The scent leaks out a little bit from the sprayer and I'm greeted by this sharp tinge of ginger biscuit scents. I'm hyped!
After a sharp blast of alcohol, I'm immediately greeted by this lovely ginger snap scent. The ginger is strong, spicy and assertive. Thankfully after a few minute, it moves over and lets the fragrance develop. It evolves into this delicate creamy ginger biscuit scent. On my skin, roasted hazelnut and nutmeg are the strongest stars, giving the scent a deep spicy and almost woody flavor. I can smell vanilla and caramel in the background. Ginger is still present, but ties everything together.
All in all it's a fall and winter scent, gourmand in all of its glory, worn for its coziness and the memories of eating ginger biscuits with a glass of milk. I see myself layering it with Escapade Gourmande for a full-on dessert experience made of ginger crème brulée. I see myself adding Vanilla 28 for a darker, more sensuous ginger spicy vanilla. I see myself topping it with Tihota for a warm, cozy and creamy ginger vanilla. It can also be worn alone for a delicious experience. I'm lucky the blind-buy was fine and I know it won't always be like that. Personally, I don't think Ginger Biscuit should be blind-bought. I suggest testing it out with a sample (and I don't know if the reformulated this edition vs the older one) as the scent could easily take the wrong direction (spices that are unbalanced, a note that's more forward than another, etc.). Is it overhyped? Yes, defintely, BUT the fact that it lasts longer than the usual Jo Malone perfumes and that the scent is well-executed makes it a lovely addition to any gourmand perfume collection. Is it overpriced? Yes again. 225$CAN for a 100ml seems not that bad (I have pricier perfumes in my collection) but it's a cologne. It has a nice longevity, but a very low sillage.
Overall, I like this scent, but if I had smelled it before buying it, I don’t think I would’ve bought it. I won’t be returning it and will be enjoying what I have of it, but will not be getting another one when I finish it.
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