English Oak & Hazelnut- 895

The Essence Vault's No. 895 targets Jo Malone's English Oak & Hazelnut Cologne Intense, built around the same central idea of roasted oak absolute warmed by nutty hazelnut. The dupe captures that woody-nutty core convincingly, delivering the same sense of quiet forest warmth and grounded strength the original is known for. What's missing is the additional texture Jo Malone builds in - a cognac-like richness up top and a herbal clary sage lift through the heart that give the genuine cologne more dimension and a slightly more complex, sophisticated character. No. 895 leans more directly on cedarwood and hazelnut alone, which makes for a simpler, more straightforward woody scent that's pleasant but less layered. It still delivers a believable autumnal, earthy mood well suited to casual wear and understated office days, though it fades faster and reads flatter than the Jo Malone original it's modelled on.