Jasmine Sambac & Marigold

A really stunning JM fragrance. JM can be a struggle with me because while I like (LOVE) so many of their scents, I find many of them to be woefully weak and evaporate to nothing in around an hour. (I'm looking at you, Wood Sage and Sea Salt) Since this is an intense version, I don't have that problem. Still, it's not the most insane long lasting fragrance out there but the longevity at least makes this a worthy purchase. My brother gifted this for me for Christmas because he just loved it when he smelled it at the counter. I find this to be a scent that men really like, which I'm a bit surprised by as it's not a sweet fragrance. To me this would seem to be one where you'd get a lot of compliments from women but not from men. That isn't the case. Both men and women love it in my experience. The fragrance itself is sexy, but not overtly so- still sophisticated and mysterious. I'm a huge jasmine fan and this fragrance just elevates it. The honey gives the smallest hint of sweetness that just rounds it out. Definitely a night time/date night fragrance that can be worn all year round. I see what people are saying as some have mentioned it feeling a bit "old lady". The very first time I smelled it I may have thought that for just a minute but now I'm in love with it and relate it more to a vintage smell in the best of ways, not a grandma. It's one of those things where I understand where they are coming from but disagree. I wouldn't say this is a safe blind buy though so definitely test it out but I think it's really lovely and a go to dinner date frag. 8.5/10 would recommend

This is a truly captivating fragrance that effortlessly blends sensuality with elegance. The predominant note of Jasmine Sambac is at the heart of this scent, offering a lush, floral aroma that is both rich and refined. It's beautifully complemented by a delicate touch of Ylang-Ylang, which adds a soft, exotic warmth, while the addition of silky honey creates a subtle sweetness that lingers gracefully. What makes this fragrance particularly special is its versatility. It's perfectly suited for daytime wear, whether you're in the office or enjoying a leisurely summer weekend. The scent is light enough to wear comfortably in warmer weather, yet it carries a depth that makes it memorable and distinct. It has a captivating quality that draws you in without overpowering, making it ideal for those who appreciate a fragrance that is both sophisticated and understated. It’s a scent that embodies grace and elegance, making it a perfect addition to any fragrance wardrobe.

So we stayed at the Raj Palace in Jaipur, India in 2018 (Would you look at that? It’s the same year this perfume came out!) for over a week. Exquisite hotel. Every time the housekeeping had been in, you could smell these beautiful florals in the air. It’s the same scent in the foyer too. Just everywhere. I tried asking the staff multiple times what it was and they said it’s probably fresh marigold and jasmine. I loved it so much so I was on a hunt for a marigold and jasmine essential oil (You guess it, I have 4 diffusers in the house) for months, so I could relive the memories. Then I found this baby! This is it. This is the smell I was obsessed with when we stayed at the hotel. It’s decadent, beautiful and just indescribable to me. If I could spray the whole house, bathe in it or drink it, I would. Unfortunately, I just have to stick to spraying it (heavily) on my body instead.

This is all I have been looking for in a fragrance and then some! So feminine, delicate and warm. But this isn't cloying and isn't suffocating! I love it, it's too stunning and I don't know why it's not talked about. But that's fine because it's my new signature scent and I'd hate for everyone to smell like me! :D It lasts for a good solid 8 hours on my skin without moisturizing. It sticks to clothes for a minimum of 3 days. Starts off very lovely and fresh yet delicate and dies down to a warm cozy creamy skin scent. I want to smell like this everyday 24/7. I don't think I have ever loved a scent so much. This is the cologne intense and I see how the longevity is way more than the regular line. The Cardamom and Mimosa stayed on my skin for 4 hours and this is 8+ hours. I plan to enjoy it all year-round!

I’ve been putting this fragrance through its paces in the hot & humid Australian summer. Wow! What a bomb. It was never like this is the cooler months. The warm sultry Jasmine Sambac with a touch of Orange Blossom provides a sophisticated heady tropical experience. It’s perfect for balmy nights in a bar or restaurant by the ocean. Such an appropriate scent for this environment. The Marigold provides a discernible dirty dry down - it’s not overpowering - but this is what keeps the fragrance feeling mature and interesting. It’s not a slap in your face “sickly sweet attack”. Longevity is about 4 hours I’d say. But it’s sure to make itself known later if any sweaty business unfolds in the bedroom ;) I can’t see you getting the same impactful fragrance experience in cooler climates.

Jasmine, especially jasmine sambac, must be my favourite note in perfumery. I will test and probably love anything which heavily features the note, and this was no exception - spraying it onto the test card, I was all cartoon-heart-eyes, instantly head over heels for it. I thought, oh dear, this is completely divine, I'm absolutely in love, but frankly it's extortionate! I kept the test card by my bed for a week to keep sniffing, and it barely even faded. Finally when I got the chance to spray it on my skin.....I was let down. On paper it was an intoxicatingly heady, sexy, heavenly scent that lasted forever. On me, it was quite a polite, soapy, pleasant daytime floral that disappeared in all of half an hour. In a way, I'm relieved - I really couldn't afford to love it anyway.

My sister didn't like this one, so her loss is my gain~ This fragrance is so pretty! I pick up on marigold, jasmine (not the screechy kind at all) and the sweetness of benzoin the most when I first spray it~ I do get gardenia, even though it isn't listed? But for me that's a plus! Its lovely, and easy to wear on colder days to bring a bit of floral warmth back~ It could be a little heavy in the heat! Its almost spicy, which for me puts it firmly in the fall/winter category.. It could go from day to night easily! It does have a sensual, boudoir quality to it, like another reviewer mentioned! Its a sexy and cozy floral as opposed to an innocent one♡ I really like this, and I'll be wearing it often in the coming months!

It starts off as an airy jasmine with an almost bitter quality to it, I think this is from the herbal marigold. Then it gradually becomes sweet and creamy, but the jasmine sticks through it all. I'm not a fan of sweet scents in general, but I really like the way this one developed every time I wore the sample. I also like how the sweetness of the jasmine here never veers into beachy territory the way some other jasmine perfumes do and the sillage and longevity of this was really great, especially for a Jo Malone. The most similar to this perfume would probably be Tom Ford's Jasmin Rouge because it also has a sweeter dry down to it, but I don't think this smells like Lys 41 at all.

This is stunning. Like most Jo Malone scents, it's meant to be layered. This gives you a beautiful, classic jasmine base upon which to layer other scents. The Jo Malone website says to go fresher, try it with Blackberry and Bay, English Oak and Hazlenut (would make an amazing men's scent), or with Wild Bluebell. I will for sure try it with Blackberry and Bay, which is one of the top Jo Malone scents in my opinion. For warmer, they recommend Wood Sage & Sea Salt, Myrrh & Tonka, Rose & White Musk, or Tuberose Angelica. I think I'd find the Tuberose combination a bit overwhelming but I might try it for kicks anyway!

One of our dear friends here said this is the perfume of a goddess. I totally agree. I wear this an offering to all the Goddesses and myself. It is holy and beautiful and sexy and pure. It smells like real fresh Jasmine. I went to an Indian Navaratri party and hugged my friend and thought oh, is she wearing ‘my perfume’? She had fresh Jasmine garlands in her hair... This is a beautiful perfume that never smells off in any season. It may be my most favorite of my collection. I try not to wear it tooooo often because I just love it too much

LOVE! <3 This is almost pure jasmine soliflore to me (which is exactly what I've been looking for!). It's not a "beast" perfume as I don't think any Jo Malone are. But I'm a person who gets migraines from overly intense perfumes anyway, so I don't mind bringing a bottle to work to refresh my scent during the day. This is for an elegant feminine woman with a tropical soul. One who isn't boisterous or overly sexy (or cute/kawaii), yet still exudes quieter self-confidence and has a love of wearing beautiful, flowy sundresses.

I'm the fan of white flowers especially jasmin and lily of the valley. I grew up with jasmin sambac (we use for garlands and cooking) so I fell totally in love at first smell. It smells like the whole blooming dewy bush of jasmin sambac in the morning in my garden when I was 6 years old in a bottle! lol ok, maybe I'm also nostalgic but jasmin sambac sense is so subtlety sweet, lighter and fresher than other types of jasmin, maybe it's greener too. So this perfume is what I've been looking for! I'm so happy! :D

A surprise! I have a love/hate relationship with florals. I want to love them, and I love the way they smell on paper, but they usually don’t work at all on my skin. Until now! I can’t stop smelling my wrist. The jasmine sambac is gorgeous, and something (honey and benzoin?) keeps it from being too overwhelmingly floral for me. I also agree with others who find it comforting and reminiscent of childhood memories. This may be the first floral to go into my regular rotation. Love love love the scent.

This is beautiful! A stunning jasmine accompanied by marigold ( didn’t think those 2 notes would marry so well! They are a great pair it turns out!!) but there’s an orchestra behind those two..vanilla, ylang ylang, amber.. it’s rich and lush, and yes!..it’s intense! It is a gorgeous floral, not sweet, with a presence, people notice it. Moderate sillage ( maybe on the heavier side of moderate for the first hour), long lasting, and the intense series comes now in 50 or 100 ml, which is a great move !

So far it is the best Jo Malone scent I have ever had. Notes of jasmine and marigold are very clear and subtly integrated. It is the Cologne Intense and it stayed on my skin for more than 7 hours, the sillage is above average, I received a lot of compliments from this scent. The floral flavor of this fragrance is truly unique, elegant and unmistakable. I had 50ml at first then I gave it to my friend, now I bought 100ml so I can wear it all day. I am so in love with this scent.

This is my signature scent and I love it. But: one must only wear this on absolutely clean skin fresh out the shower. The honey coming in is so thick, the entire fragrance so impenetrable, it is almost the opposite of a clean scent. So don't let the white floral centre of this fool you. It is not the sort of fragrance you can wear as deodorant or slap on to mask unwashed hair. On clean skin however it will make you feel fresh, sensual and beautiful all at once.

What I love about every Jo Malone fragrance I have ever experienced is that the notes are so natural. This fragrance smells like fresh, night-blooming jasmine blowing in the wind on a warm summer night. I love the smell of fresh and dried marigolds—two of my favorite flower scents in one bottle. If you love the smell of jasmine, this heady, seductive fragrance is for you. This was a blind buy for me and I am in love!

This is not like my beloved Tom Ford Jasmine Rouge. Both independently beautiful Jasmine fragrances. This was a complete blind by for me and I am so happy I took the chance. The other oils blended into this perfume make this in my opinion a very smooth sweet but not overly sweet warm floral. I do not have the authority to speak to the blending of the individual ingredients in any way shape or form.

My truly Asian garden. Jasmine and marigold are domain in this perfume, it’s like you step into the garden of Asian countries. Fresh, little soapy and floral scent are words for this perfume. It’s worked nicely with my body chemical. The sillage and longevity were nice about 6-7hours on my skin. It’s nice to find a alternative version of Tom Ford Jasmin Rouge (88euro for 50ml)

Oh MY! This is my one of my favorite jasmine fragrances. This has one of the best projections for JM (besides Myrrh and Tonka). Every whiff is like spring or cooler summer days. It always makes me smile. Simple elegance...warm and sweet. And it layers well with other fragrances for added dimension. One of the best JM fragrances available and I sampled a LOT.