Jo Loves 2016 EDP

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Smoked Plum & Leather

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Jo Loves Smoked Plum & Leather is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2016. Smoked Plum & Leather opens with Cardamom, Cinnamon, and Plum, settles into a heart of Liquor, Smoke, Plum Blossom, and Leather, and dries down to a base of Cognac and Cedar. Jo Loves's Smoked Plum & Leather carries a Statement verdict, a woody-led wear.

This one's a divisive beast. Many love the rich, mysterious blend of plum, smoke, and leather for its luxurious, seductive character. However, others find it leans too heavily into the smoky, leathery elements, dismissing the fruit as an afterthought or even absent altogether.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Bold
  • Mysterious
  • Edgy
  • Luxurious
  • Sensual
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Smoked Plum & Leather Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

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:
Spring Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Given its strong smoky and leather accords, this is far too intense for office wear, which aligns with community reviews suggesting a 'mysterious olfactory ambience'. It excels for dates and formal events, creating an alluring and sophisticated presence. Casual wear is possible if you're feeling particularly bold, but sport is an absolute no-go.

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

Imagine a rich, boozy plum liqueur, its sweetness cut by a swirl of smoky cedar and warm cinnamon. The scent then deepens, revealing a plush, slightly animalic leather, reminiscent of an old-world study or a clandestine encounter. It's a journey from dark fruit sensuality to smouldering, sophisticated leather.

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