Wisteria & Lavender Jo Malone 2020

...this could also be the name of this fragrance.

Today, following the recommendation of the lovely Parfuma GirlofNow, I went in search of a specific scent at the upscale department store Nordstrom in the USA. Dolce Garden by D&G is supposed to smell wonderfully creamy of vanilla, coconut, and flowers, according to her description, and that sounds really good! However, they unfortunately did not have this fragrance at Nordstrom. So, following the recommendation of the friendly salesperson at the Dior counter, I tested various scents: Mon Paris by YSL, Rose Prick and Soleil Blanc by Tom Ford, and the limited Lavender line by Jo Malone. In the end, I was particularly taken with Wisteria & Lavender and Soleil Blanc, so I took home samples of both fragrances for extensive testing, and at this moment I am sitting at my desk with Wisteria & Lavender on my arm.

At the start, the fragrance clearly smells of lavender, but not the kind of men’s aftershave, rather more like Provence! A beautiful, unsweetened, and slightly bitter lavender note that transports you to sunny Southern France. I only know such a lavender note from L'Occitane. After a few minutes, the fragrance settles and becomes even rounder and finer. There are definitely floral notes present, but even here they are very unsweetened, so the perfume reminds me of my beloved Chanel No. 19 in terms of its aura. I do not mean that the scents are similar, but the attitude, the aura is very similar: mature and noble. In the base, the fragrance is beautifully softened by unsweetened musk. I find this scent rounded, soft, bright, clean, and harmonious. It has something of a successful CEO, while remaining stylish and discreet. By the way, the CEO can be female or male! This fragrance requires a formal appearance as its backdrop. Jeans and a t-shirt do not suit it at all; rather, a white shirt and stylish leather shoes. It is not for very young women, but can definitely be worn from mid-20s onward (in my opinion). The sillage is moderate, and I cannot comment on the longevity yet. I find this fragrance very successful and am considering whether I should buy it. Since I am also very taken with Soleil Blanc, the decision is not so easy.

I am excited to be the first to comment on this fragrance and am very curious about the opinions of you other Parfumas and Parfumos regarding this scent! A warm greeting from the USA!