Amber & Lavender

This fragrance is very direct, fresh, and simple. It does not smell like an old man to me at all, but it does have a clean, classic barbershop feel to it. Amber and Lavender is an attractive man with dark hair right out of the shower, with the present year, time of day, Season, location, all a fuzzy blur around him, almost like the steam from his shower. The timelessly sexy man in the towel is the only thing which remains in sharp focus. It's a reassuring feeling, as none of that other stuff really matters. The Amber is very light and dry in this fragrance, and is a mere transparent shadow behind the boldness of the lavender, which is not a true to life lavender, so much as a truly fresh and spicy masculine aftershave. Once the sharpness of the lavender mellows out, the fragrance becomes a spicy, soapy-clean lavender powder. If my fragrance collection were a box of oil pastels, I could see this rich periwinkle one being very useful from time to time. It has great sillage and longevity. I think Amber and Lavender is a quintessential example of Jo Malone's scent-combining concept. Her fragrances are intended to be used as individual elements meant to be layered with others from her line (or anything at all, really) in order for their ultimate potential to be realized. Want to add a classy lavender masculine element to a fragrance you already have (perhaps the fragrance of your bare skin?), but without all of the potential clutter that comes with it? If so, this is exactly what you've been looking for.

Quite unique, sharp at first, sophisticated, modern, refreshing and clean. It was in the miniature collection I bought from Virgin Air inflight duty free along with Blue Agava & Cacao, Grapefruit, Lime Basil & Mandarin, Orange Blossom and Pomegranate Noir. I bought it only because I wanted the mini bottle of Pomegranate Noir which I've been in love with for quite some time. My first impression for Amber & Lavender was just masculine, even thought about passing it to my brother. Glad I didn't. Remembering it took me a little time to fall in love with Pomegranate Noir, I sprayed it on my skin and patiently waited for it to completely dry down then sniffed it again. Not the same scent. It still had manly sharpness but felt very very clean and classy like expensive soap with an urban vibe. I was surprised that I was already liking it because amber note had never given me a good impression before. And if anything, I used to despise it and dare to say "ugh, amber stinks!" Amber isn't so strong in Jo Malone Amber & Lavender, but I do sense amber in it. Lavender gently hugs it and the way it does is simply amazing. I stopped using the mini bottle to keep it for carrying with me and bought a new big bottle. I use it all seasons when I want to clear my mind or calm myself down also when going out for lunch to somewhere swanky.

This fragrance is still a mystery to me. It is amazing. The blend of lavender and amber doesn't sound like it would work. The first time I tried it, I didn't hate it, I liked it, but I didn't know if I loved it. I tried it again the other day and it intrigued me all night. I kept smelling my wrist like a fragrance crack head. It is an enigma. The combination blends to make a long lasting power bomb of fragrance. I enjoy the complexity and couldn't wait to log in here to see what the other notes of this fragrance were. I get the cinnamon, clove, and patchouli contribute to the long lasting powerful effect it had on me. All these notes don't seem like they would combine well, but it's like an explosion of fragrance that somehow works well together. I remain amazed and in wonder. For a few days, I fell in love with this fragrance and then immediately Overdosed on it. I had to go and try and wash it off at work, but this scent is very powerful. A little goes a long way. My coworker said it smelled "retro." Not sure what she meant. The amber and lavender combine together to create some kind of new magical chemical.

Was just given a tiny 1.5ml vial of this by a colleague, I dont know where he's getting them at such disposal but I should find out, becaused based on this and the Pomegranate Noir he gave me, I can easily say Jo Malone is now my favourite designer. I tried it on my backhand, then decided the Hugo Boss in Motion I was wearing today may mix well. Amber&Lavender completely swallowed and filtered the BossIM, and, notibly to me, adopting the musk, the extra cinnamon and the wood notes. I want to try it with something leathery, then maybe try going a lil too far to mix with something of the whiskey & tobacco influence. Update: I had an emergency when my cologne for the day was smashed at work, I had a sample of Amb/Lav in my drawer at work. Ive since discovered on two occasions its actually a very pleasing scent to wear by itself. Earthy Soft Floral and almost femme. Ill be after a purchase soon.

I had the body cream of this scent and it is a truly wonderful, warm, sensual scent. The cream goes on so well, not heavy, it gets easily absorbed into the skin and it is rich. The scent will last all day long. By the 6th hour at work, I get the, wow, what is that? comment. The next day, when I smell my sweater, I can still smell it. It is a very comforting, like your favorite blanket smell. It is soothing and yet rich. The amber works so well with the lavender. The bergamot gives it a sensuality. I feel that this is a unisex fragrance, but I am reviewing the cream, so maybe that makes a difference? Either way, the cream makes an excellent holiday gift and the cream is so moisturizing for cold winter days. Any woman would love that. Try the cream!