English Oak & Hazelnut

Wow, this is fantastic stuff. One of the few Jo Malones (from their clear bottle line) that I would say is worth the price. This isn't a dark sweet "By The Fireplace" hazelnut, but an unripe, green, fresh off the tree hazelnut. And it lasts! This isn't just scented water like many other Jo Malones. Spray this on, and you'll have a proper, long lasting olfactory experience that is seriously enjoyable. I've had nothing but overwhelmingly positive feedback from this scent. I was really skeptical when I saw that this smelled like Aventus, I mean really? Hazelnut and Oak?.. Well I just received my 100ml bottle today, and I can confirm that this certainly reminds me of Aventus! It doesn't *smell like* aventus, but it has fragments. A woody green nutty aventus. I wasn't expecting this, but I'm not complaining. The green side of this fragrance comes out in the first few minutes and remains me a lot of Jo Malone Basil & Neroli. Very sharp and piercing, and also a long lasting fragrance. Very authentic and natural. A huge strong point for this fragrance is its versatility. I totally think that this is an all year round fragrance, and any occasion. I'd wear this shopping with a white T shirt, or formally with a suit. I think this could be fresh enough for summer too. Good stuff! Jo Malone doesn't always deliver, but when they do, they deliver hard. Update :3/3/2021 - - My opinion of English Oak and Hazelnut has only grown more positive. This should have been the next big thing in the "fragrance community", especially for men. What a fantastic scent. I wish this got more traction. Can't wait to wear this in autumn weather.

A new fragrance from the brand that makes me weak right down to the knees is English Oak and Hazelnut . Alongside English Oak and Redcurrant these two new scents are going to be a part of the regular line and while that's good news there's two existing scents that will be discontinued. I've read online that Jo Malone commissioned this Roasted Oak Absolute which is exclusive for the brand for 5 years, a single note used for the first time in perfumery. An opening of crunchy nutty fresh Green Hazelnut, with a burst of Grapefruit delivering that zesty bitterness and Elemi (sourced somewhere in Southeast Asia) embracing that peppery and bright quality of the other top notes. The heart elegantly combines the woody and dry character of Cedarwood, a little green herbaceous Geranium and earthy, grassy Vetiver rounded up with a warm base of Roasted Oak layered with amber and the verdancy of Moss that completes that earthy, forest woodiness. This scents screams pure enchantments wrapped in woody tenderness; crisp with a wisp of smoky and deep air reminiscent of walking along mossy woods conjuring memories of a deep and profound love for the wilderness and beyond. The scent only comes in 3.4 oz and 1 oz cologne bottles; no bath and body or candle versions which was probably the saddest news I've heard after the discontinuation of Nutmeg & Ginger & White Jasmine & Mint. This layers beautifully with Blackberry and Bay adding that vibrant fruity tart freshness and my favorite combination so far, with Wild Bluebell for that dewy infectious luminosity. -Bertrand II

I bought the 30ml bottle of this on a whim, only to realize: wow. I should have gotten the 100ml bottle. Granted, Jo Malone has a knack for making two-second scents, and sometimes you want to really justify the amount of money you’re dropping on something you won’t smell in an hour. But I can’t bring myself to be mad at this; in fact, I can’t bring myself to do anything but love this. It is very pleasant and sort of old fashioned. On the skin, it does fade a little too easily, but on clothes it is comforting and even a little fresh. There’s a distinct, somewhat cold wind through a grove of trees in here. A beautiful and refreshing trip to a cool forest. I think this conjures the image of a refined, kindly man, young but with an old soul. This is one of the fragrances that Jo Malone does very, very well. Edit: Jo Malone is really a master. This has skyrocketed to the top of my favorites because of just how wearable it is. Any time I need a hit of reliable feel-good fragrance I reach for this. I rescind what I say about it fading too quickly on the skin; it may lose some of its projection but you can wear it overnight and have it greet you the next morning when you wake up. It smells like the visual texture chatoyant wood, and the dry crunch of a hazelnut. It keeps you cool and shaded in the heat and comfortable and warm in the cold. Too good.

I really enjoy wearing Jo Malone English Oak & Hazelnut. I feel like stepping into a quiet autumn woodland just after sunrise. The first impression is a burst of fresh, green hazelnut — crisp and lively, almost like cracking open a shell in the cool morning air. As it settles, the warmth of roasted oak begins to unfold, wrapping around you like the embrace of a cashmere coat. There’s a gentle touch of cedar and earthy moss that grounds the fragrance, giving it a depth that feels both refined and timeless. Longevity is above average on my skin, around 8-9 hours, with moderate-strong sillage. What makes it special is its understated elegance — it’s woody without being heavy, nutty without being sweet, and sophisticated without trying too hard. It’s the kind of scent that lingers beautifully, leaving a quiet trail of warmth and character. English Oak & Hazelnut is not just a fragrance, it’s a mood: confident, elegant, and effortlessly unique. Highly Recommended. 9/10

Balanced, smooth, and simple; it's an easy reach for me. The opening is fresh, alive, green wood and it's really natural and masculine. Even though this is a linear fragrance, it still develops a subtle musky note in the dry down. The aromatic, green, almost pine like accord in the opening fades slightly but remains throughout. Good to great longevity and projection. One spray on the wrist lasted through the workday, and I was getting whiffs until I clocked out. It's just solid. Uniquely simple and high quality. It's not mind-blowingly complex, which is as expected. The price though? Tough to justify a blind buy. Grab a decant like I did and see if it's for you! I will keep trying this, along with other samples, and maybe down the line I will conclude that this is worth a full bottle buy. I would not be surprised; this is one of my new favs right now. TL;DR - Aromatic green woody masculine. High quality. Smells expensive and it is. Great longevity and projection.