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Blue Agava & Cacao Eau de Parfum bottle Blue Agava & Cacao EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
U Gender U
2006 Year 2022
££ Price Tier ££
Licorice Woods Eau de Parfum bottle Licorice Woods EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Blue Agava & Cacao EDP
This one's a proper dark horse from Jo Malone, a cult classic often mourned for its scarcity. It's divisive, with some finding it a unique, warm cacao dream and others, a fleeting, almost waxy mess. Expect a cosy, subtly gourmand experience, but be mindful of its legendary disappearing act for some people.
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Our Verdict - Licorice Woods EDP
This one's a bit of a curveball. Don't let the name fool you into expecting a liquorice bomb; it's a smoky, woody oud experience. It's a solid, approachable niche for some, but others find it a bit too familiar or overwhelming in its sweetness.
Statement

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Blue Agava & Cacao EDP
Licorice Woods EDP

Notes

Only in Blue Agava & Cacao
Cardamom 100%
Shared Notes
Orchid 34% vs 31%
Only in Blue Agava & Cacao
Lily 34% Geranium 31%
Only in Licorice Woods
Licorice 42% Jasmine 27%

Accords

Blue Agava & Cacao Licorice Woods
100%
Warm Spicy
Soft Spicy
100%
Oud
96%
83%
Cacao
Woody
80%
Anis
79%
66%
Sweet
67%
Amber
63%
57%
Aromatic
52%
57%
Vanilla
Floral
56%
50%
Powdery
52%
47%
Cinnamon
100%
100%
Oud
96%
83%
80%
79%
Sweet shared
66%
67%
63%
Aromatic shared
57%
52%
57%
56%
Powdery shared
50%
52%
47%

Performance

Blue Agava & Cacao Licorice Woods
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Blue Agava & Cacao

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring Summer

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office

Its warm, subtle cacao and often limited projection make it perfect for casual and intimate date settings. It's generally too understated for formal events and unsuitable for sport, while its cosy warmth means it's pretty good for the office if you don't overdo it.

Licorice Woods

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its potent oud and smoky character make it less suitable for office wear, but perfect for a bold statement on a date or formal evening. While some found it a unique casual scent, its intensity leans more towards special occasions.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
86%
Key Similarities

Both lean sweet, aromatic, powdery

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Blue Agava & Cacao EDP
Licorice Woods EDP
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