Jo Malone
A unique visual signature based on accords, character, and seasonality
Redcurrant's tartness cuts through immediately, almost peppery against the green snap of mandarin. You catch yourself smelling your wrist repeatedly, drawn to the brightness—it's genuinely fruity without being jammy, with a subtle green edge that suggests freshly picked berries rather than preserves.
As the fruit settles into its supporting role, the oak begins its slow reveal, emerging as a warm, slightly resinous woody presence. The rose manifests as a delicate, almost dusty floral note that softens the wood's natural austerity, whilst white musk adds a skin-like warmth that makes the composition feel intimate rather than architectural.
What remains is primarily that roasted oak—deeper now, with hints of char and subtle dryness—anchored by the lingering white musk. The redcurrant's brightness has faded to barely-there whispers, and the composition becomes almost contemplative, a woody skin scent that's more felt than smelled.
English Oak & Redcurrant arrives as a quietly confident contradiction—a fragrance that marries the sharp, juicy immediacy of tart berries with the deep, almost smoky gravitas of aged timber. It's neither sweet nor austere, but rather operates in that sophisticated middle ground where fruit and wood negotiate terms with surprising civility.
The redcurrant opens with genuine tartness, a bright acidity that prevents the composition from tilting precious. Paired with green mandarin, it creates a crisp, almost herbaceous opening that feels more orchard than confectionery. But this is Jo Malone's sleight of hand—whilst you're distracted by the fruit's freshness, the roasted oak is already settling into the base, warming everything with a slightly charred, woody backbone that recalls autumn leaves and the interior of an old library.
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