Cypress & Grapevine (Cologne Intense) by Jo Malone

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Cypress & Grapevine Jo Malone 2020 Cologne Intense

7.4 / 10 180 Ratings

A perfume by Jo Malone for men, released in 2020. The scent is green-fresh. It is being marketed by Estēe Lauder Companies.
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Main accords

Green

Fresh

Spicy

Woody

Fougère

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes

Cypress

Heart Notes

Vetiver

Cedarwood

Amber

Wine Grape

Base Notes

Amber

Perfumer

Sophie Labbé

Ratings

Scent

7.4180 Ratings

Longevity

7.0137 Ratings

Sillage

6.6134 Ratings

Bottle

7.5132 Ratings

Value for money

6.3103 Ratings

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Interesting Facts

British actor Tom Hardy has been the face of the advertising campaign since 2024.

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Notes

Reviews

5 in-depth fragrance descriptions

05/24/2022

8Scent 9Longevity 7Sillage

Thsong
1 Review

Thsong

4

Good but expensive

Scent is nice and clean, floral. I remember getting a sample of this at Jo Malone in the morning and while at dinner I could still smell the scent on my hand several hours later. Projection is average to slightly above average. I love the fragrance but for the price there may be others with better value. Amongst Jo Malone, this was one of my favorite scents so I bought a bottle. I wear it for myself when I'm at home and it smell great but I don't think it would be a crazy compliment getter with several complex notes.

This is just my opinion and I'm relatively new at this hobby so take this review with a grain of (wood sage and sea) salt. =P

12/27/2024

Ebichuunee
98 Reviews

Ebichuunee

Helpful Review 2

"I have successful career *vibe*, or want to smell like I do"

This is nice, an easy pleaser.

What ? You want me to develop more ? This is something my dad could pull it off, or my boss, or my teacher or my banker, at least someone that wears dress shirt or polo

Smells clean and fresh, like a fancy aftershave, like a man that like to take care of himself, or at least once in a while.

In my opinion this is a classic male cologne, for someone (in 2024) that is 30+ years old or want to smell like someone that has his life on track.

Not bad, not challenging, could be a blind buy gift for someone that fit the above description

08/09/2024

7.5Scent 7Longevity 7Sillage

Serenissima
1226 Reviews

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Serenissima

Very helpful Review 12

green-golden afternoon

Golden afternoon light lies over the hilly landscape, gentle sunbeams caress the leaves of the vines that are slowly turning autumnal and warm the clusters hanging with their plump, almost ripe grapes.
A fine fruity hint is already in the air: Which grape could it be that will later accompany us and our meals as a welcome wine?
I would love to taste some berries fresh from the vine right away.
Proudly, the cypress trees of the nearby avenue stretch their sharp green spears into the air, releasing their spicy resinous aroma; their shadows are slowly growing longer.
How I love these sun-warmed southern trees - also the sprawling pines and the cedars with their silk-like shimmering trunks - with their needle garments, which do not skimp on their aromas at this time of day: They embrace generously and allow us to partake in their green life.
From somewhere, a cloud of lavender drifts through this golden impression, already touched by afternoon ripeness: Richly spun from flowers, leaves, woods, and earth!
I still enjoy the shade, surrounded by the fine moisture of moss and a touch of vetiver, but soon I will step into this wonderful scenery that “Cypress & Grapevine” conjures on my skin and feel comfortable in it for a while - perhaps until sunset?

As is well known, I love these clear fragrance creations, as they are so typical of the brands Jo Malone and Patricia de Nicolaï; they are always so cool and fleeting, but perhaps that is precisely why they provide a welcome break or accompaniment for me.
“Cypress & Grapevine” is also expressive, but like many of these creations, it is not made for prolonged contact; I do not expect more.
That is why I affectionately call this genre “fragrance waters”!

My bottle contains only a sediment of this wonderful composition and came to me purely by chance.
I have never experienced that there were the usual samples at Jo Malone counters: It was tested on-site, on the skin or on a strip; always accompanied by friendly, knowledgeable conversations.
Now, at the end of July, our branch of “Galeries Lafayette” here in Berlin was closed, and for me, after many years (was it 30?) of togetherness, it was only natural to say “Au Revoir” in person; albeit out of cowardice, almost at the last moment!
It was very sad to see the beloved gourmet department in twilight, with only a few almost empty shelves left, while attempts were still being made to maintain the illusion of a “normal” sales operation.
The feeling of farewell spread.

The perfume department did not seem quite as lifeless, even though many of the test bottles and cosmetic and makeup displays (all that lovable little stuff) had already disappeared.
I must have looked quite sad when the lady from Jo Malone spoke to me; thus, we started a conversation while she searched for a fragrance here and there and let me test it. We had time!
“Cypress & Grapevine” was unfamiliar to me, but I immediately liked the fragrance profile that emerged shortly after spraying; although I would not have purchased it.
It was probably due to the exceptional situation that I was gifted this tester - likely before it disappeared into one of the waste/remainder containers.
(Can you imagine how many fragrance treasures shared that fate!)

So it is not only the mood of a golden moment in the south but also a trace of melancholy, yes, almost sadness, that accompanies me with this summery-spicy freshness and reminds me:
Golden autumn, radiant late summer: It was beautiful - merci!

04/10/2021

Blinfluenced
6 Reviews

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Blinfluenced

1

We Won't Be Friends...

Even a gifted horse should smell good!
So I visited my trusted Jo Malone store again, and they gave me this fragrance in a 50ml bottle with my purchase. I'm really into the shower gel and body cream and have spent quite a bit of money there. Anyway…

I tried it at home right away, and well, I felt like I was at my sink, a mix of citrus dish soap and red wine.
The longevity of the fragrance is, as is typical for Jo Malone, not the best; after about 4 hours, I could hardly perceive the scent anymore.
I'm sure it will find its fans, but I won't be one of them.

12/31/2024

8.5Scent 8Longevity 8Sillage

Chevalier
143 Reviews

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Chevalier

7

Fougere Reimagined

Lavender, bergamot, and geranium were once, and probably still are, the definition of a fougere fragrance. Many scents call themselves fougere, whether they truly are - difficult to say.
This cologne intense could very well be a classic fougere. The lavender at the first spray feels strained and too strong, quickly balanced out by the cedar and amber. Strong memories of Platinum Egoiste come to mind, whether that fits with the fougere is an intriguing question.
The lack of longevity cannot be confirmed, the resemblance to Sauvage can only be sensed with great imagination.
The next morning, amber is pleasantly noticeable on the palm, something that never happens with other fragrances. For a scent that does not want to be considered mainstream, it does its job well. It’s not enough to be a room filler, yet it is definitely different and very interesting and surprisingly long-lasting. Grape is written on the packaging, but it is not recognizable throughout the entire fragrance journey. The question arises anyway, what a grape is doing in a scent. Instead, the moss comes to the forefront, which may explain the many negative comments.