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Midnight Musk & Amber Cologne bottle Midnight Musk & Amber EDC
EDC Concentration EDP
U Gender M
2020 Year -
££ Price Tier £
Iris Timber Eau de Parfum bottle Iris Timber EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Midnight Musk & Amber EDC
This one's a proper divisive scent -- some reckon it's a cosy, clean hug in a bottle, while others find it cloying and reminiscent of toilet air freshener. It's an atmospheric musk-amber that packs a surprising punch for a Jo Malone, but it's definitely not for everyone.
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Our Verdict - Iris Timber EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Jo Malone - Orris & Sandalwood - a powdery fragrance led by Galbanum, Violet, with amber depth. As a budget interpretation it sits lighter and more linear than the designer, but the core signature is there.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Midnight Musk & Amber EDC
Iris Timber EDP

Notes

Midnight Musk & Amber
Iris Timber
Only in Midnight Musk & Amber
Juniper 100%
Only in Iris Timber
Galbanum 53% Violet 47%
Only in Midnight Musk & Amber
Amber 100%
Shared Notes
Musk 100% vs 53%
Only in Iris Timber
Amber 47%

Accords

Midnight Musk & Amber Iris Timber
100%
Amber
78%
97%
Musky
42%
74%
Powdery
90%
89%
Aromatic
54%
Green
66%
65%
Woody
54%
Animalic
Amber shared
100%
78%
Musky shared
97%
42%
Powdery shared
74%
90%
Aromatic shared
89%
54%
66%
65%
54%

Performance

Midnight Musk & Amber Iris Timber
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Midnight Musk & Amber

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Its strong projection and longevity, unusual for Jo Malone, make it less ideal for a discreet office environment. However, the warm and sensual amber-musk blend is perfect for dates and evening wear, and many reviewers find it versatile enough for cooler-weather casual use. It's too rich and heavy for sport.

Iris Timber

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

Reach for it across spring and summer, where the powdery signature sits most naturally; outside those months its softer projection thins out faster.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Sport

This one suits casual and daily settings; the easy, breezy character keeps it versatile for date rotation too.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
83%
Key Similarities

Both lean amber, musky, aromatic

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Midnight Musk & Amber EDC
Iris Timber EDP
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