Jo Malone London 2008 EDC

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Dark Amber & Ginger Lily

by Andrea Lupo

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Jo Malone London Dark Amber & Ginger Lily is a Cologne launched in 2008, created by Andrea Lupo. Dark Amber & Ginger Lily opens with Pink Pepper, Cardamom, and Ginger, settles into a heart of Water Lily, Rose, Jasmine, and Orchid, and dries down to a base of Leather, Sandalwood, Patchouli, and Frankincense. Jo Malone London's Dark Amber & Ginger Lily carries a Favourite verdict, a spicy-led wear.

Divisive yet addictive, Dark Amber & Ginger Lily is a masterclass in elegant spice. Forget basic, this is complex, sophisticated, and surprisingly versatile, despite its performance issues.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Sophisticated
  • Warm
  • Mysterious
  • Elegant
  • Clean
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Dark Amber & Ginger Lily Cologne 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 Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Formal

Its moderate projection makes it suitable for office wear, while its sophisticated warmth and subtle sensuality are perfect for dates and autumn evenings. The unique blend allows it to flex into casual and formal settings, though its generally weak longevity, as noted by many, means constant reapplication if you want it to last.

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

  • Geraniol from Rose

Other declarable allergens

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

A truly intriguing opening of sharp ginger and piquant pink pepper gives way to a creamy, almost lactonic floral heart where orchid and water lily lend a subtle freshness. The dry down is a warm embrace of smooth sandalwood and frankincense, beautifully balanced with hints of leathery amber, creating a polished, subtly sensual aura.

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