Spirit Eau de Parfum bottle Spirit
Edp Concentration Cologne
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2004 Year 2017
££ Price Tier ££
Plum Blossom (2017) Cologne bottle Plum Blossom (2017)

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Spirit
This one's a mixed bag - some find it a delightful, soft floral-musk, while others get cheap cranberry vodka or hairspray. A polarizing scent, its performance is as divisive as its notes.
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Our Verdict - Plum Blossom (2017)
This one is a real head-scratcher for Jo Malone fans. Some find it beautiful and fresh, others are completely underwhelmed by a generic, shampoo-like scent. Given the price, there's a strong chance you'll feel short-changed, so sample first.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 2% 0%
Floral 25% 28%
Fruity 30% 31%
Green 2% 1%
Sweet 28% 29%
Warm 3% 5%
Woody 14% 13%
Earthy 0% 1%
Animalic 14% 15%
Fresh 14% 7%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Spirit EdP
Plum Blossom (2017) Cologne

Notes

Accords

Spirit Plum Blossom (2017)
100%
Fruity
83%
62%
Floral
100%
74%
Sweet
62%
71%
Fresh
64%
63%
Musky
62%
Powdery
61%
Woody
48%
49%
White Floral
55%
47%
Sour
46%
Rose
Fruity shared
100%
83%
Floral shared
62%
100%
Sweet shared
74%
62%
Fresh shared
71%
64%
63%
62%
Woody shared
61%
48%
White Floral shared
49%
55%
47%
46%

Performance

Spirit Plum Blossom (2017)
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Strong
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Spirit

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office

Given its generally soft projection and moderate longevity, it's suitable for casual wear and dates where a less intrusive scent is desired. While some find it office-safe, its warmth and sweetness might not appeal to everyone in a formal work setting.

Plum Blossom (2017)

Seasons

Best For:
Spring

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Sport

Its fresh, clean, and often subtle profile lends itself well to casual wear and office environments, as it's unlikely to offend. It lacks the punch or distinctiveness for formal events or major date nights, but could work for light daytime wear.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
94%
Olfactory
97%
Notes
90%
Accord
78%
Key Similarities

Both share Floral, Fruity, Fresh accords and Plum, Sandalwood notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Spirit
Plum Blossom (2017)
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