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Black Cashmeran & Tonka

by Jo Malone

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Jo Loves Black Cashmeran & Tonka is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2024, created by Jo Malone. Black Cashmeran & Tonka opens with Orange, Cardamom, and Ginger, settles into a heart of Tonka Bean and Rum, and dries down to a base of Cedar and Cashmeran. Jo Loves's Black Cashmeran & Tonka carries a Statement verdict, a woody-led wear.

This one's a divisive brew; some say it’s a bit rough around the edges, others find its woody, spicy depth alluringly distinctive. Definitely not a safe blind buy, so test it first to see which camp you fall into.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Mysterious
  • Luxurious
  • Clean
  • Cozy
  • Playful
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Black Cashmeran & Tonka Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Cardamom33%
Ginger33%
Orange33%
Heartas listed
Rum50%
Tonka Bean50%
Baseas listed
Cashmeran50%
Cedar50%

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall
Also Works:
Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual

Its bold, woody character and potential for being 'overwhelming' according to some reviews mean it's best reserved for evening dates or casual wear where its unique scent can shine. It's too distinctive for an office setting and lacks the freshness for sport, but could work for less stuffy formal events.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Black Cashmeran & Tonka plunges you into a dark, woody embrace, softened by the creamy, vanilla-like richness of tonka bean. A vibrant hit of ginger and cardamom cuts through the initial density, adding a fresh, spicy pop before settling into a musky, powdery dry-down. It's a journey from bright spice to deep, almost earthy woods, with a comforting warmth throughout.

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Where to buy

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