Cypress & Grapevine (Cologne Intense) by Jo Malone

Cypress & Grapevine 2020 Cologne Intense

Chevalier
12/31/2024 - 02:55 PM
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Pricing
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Bottle
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Sillage
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Longevity
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Scent

Fougere reissued

Lavender, bergamot and geranium used to be, and probably still are, the definition of a fougere fragrance. Many fragrances call themselves fougere, whether it is so - difficult.
This cologne intense could well be a classic fougere. The lavender at the first spray seems strained and too strong, but is quickly balanced out by the cedarwood and amber. Memories of Platinum Egoiste come to mind, but whether it fits with the fougere is an exciting question.
The lack of longevity cannot be confirmed, the proximity to Sauvage can only be felt with great imagination.
The next morning, amber is pleasantly recognizable on the palm of my hand, which never happens with other fragrances. For a fragrance that does not want to be considered mainstream, it does its job well. It's not enough to fill a room, but it's definitely different and very exciting and surprisingly long-lasting. Grape is written on the packaging, but is not recognizable throughout the fragrance. The question arises as to what a grape has lost in a fragrance anyway. Instead, the moss comes to the fore, which perhaps explains the many negative comments.
2 Comments
ViloWMViloWM 6 months ago
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A very descriptive review in itself :)
In the end, the only question for me is: why shouldn't grapes be used in a fragrance? They have a very typical scent, regardless of whether they are white or red :)
Without their aromatic properties, the aromatic world of wines would not be nearly as complex as it is
Ursula74Ursula74 8 months ago
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I used to like it a lot too. But now it's too masculine for me.