Jo Malone
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Angelica's green, slightly herbal pepper hits first, almost aggressive in its clarity—imagine snapping fresh angelica stems and inhaling their bitter-green bite. Within moments, the tuberose begins its ascent, arriving not as sweetness but as a creamy, almost soapy floral that immediately fills the nasal cavity with its waxy presence. The contrast between the two is immediate and deliberate.
The angelica retreats to a whispered backdrop, allowing tuberose to sprawl across the skin in full bloom. Here, the spicy accords emerge more clearly—subtle peppery warmth threading through the flower's heavier notes, preventing it from becoming cloying. The sweet accords (88%) amplify, but they're tempered by woody undertones that provide necessary ballast, creating a fragrance that feels balanced rather than suffocating.
Tuberose clings tenaciously, but by this stage, the amberwood base has become the dominant player, introducing a soft, resinous woodiness that grounds everything. What remains is a creamy, muted floral hum—still distinctly tuberose, but dulled and softened, settling into a gentle skin scent that whispers rather than projects.
Tuberose Angelica is a fragrance that refuses to whisper. Marie Salamagne has orchestrated a collision between two dominant florals—the creamy, almost indolic tuberose in the heart and the herbaceous bite of angelica at the top—with the restraint of a perfumer who understands that tension creates interest.
The opening angelica provides crucial counterbalance, preventing this from tipping into the heavy, almost narcotic territory that tuberose alone often occupies. Instead, there's a green, slightly peppery astringency that cuts through the floral density, creating space where you might otherwise feel suffocated. This is a fragrance with architectural clarity despite its sweetness; the spicy accords (76%) add subtle warmth and keep everything from becoming too candy-like, whilst the woody base hints at structure rather than announcing itself.
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3.6/5 (89)