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Jo Malone London Dark Amber & Ginger Lily

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Oil Perfumery Jo Malone London Dark Amber & Ginger Lily is a perfume oil launched in 2008. Jo Malone London Dark Amber & Ginger Lily opens with Black Cardamom and Ginger, settles into a heart of Water Lily, Orchid, and Rosewood, and dries down to a base of Amber and Leather. Oil Perfumery's Jo Malone London Dark Amber & Ginger Lily carries a Favourite verdict, a musk-led wear.

A harmonious blend, perfect for intimate settings and cooler nights, balancing warmth with sophistication.
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  • Confident
  • Sophisticated
  • Romantic
  • Warm
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Jo Malone London Dark Amber & Ginger Lily Perfume Oil bottle
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Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Black Cardamom53%
Ginger47%
Heartas listed
Orchid35%
Water Lily35%
Rosewood29%
Baseas listed
Amber50%
Leather22%

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
Intimate
Intensity
Light

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter
Also Works:
Spring

The warm and spicy notes make it ideal for cooler temperatures, making fall and winter its standout seasons. The spiciness also fits the transitional weather of spring.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

Its subtle projection and elegant accords make it well-suited for formal occasions and dates, where its complexity can be appreciated up close.

Ethics and formulation

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Alcohol-free An oil-based perfume · that format has no alcohol carrier

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About

Dark Amber & Ginger Lily opens with a spicy embrace of gingerened pepper, before unraveling a heart rich with a warm-black orchid and jasmine scent. The base deepens with notes of dark amber and sandalwood, evoking a sense of tranquil warmth reminiscent of a cozy fireside embrace.

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