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

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 !

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.

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.

By far my favorite in the intense series! I completely agree with the reviewer below. I hope this is not a limited edition or they do not discontinue this. The most beautiful Jasmine scent! Reminds me of my birth country’s national flower (Sampaguita) in the Philippines or Jasmine Sambac. I love love love this fragrance! Long lasting and moderate sillage.

Self-confessed jasmine fiend here. To my nose, this is the most photorealistic jasmine I have come across so far in my fragrance journey. It's like walking through jasmine vines where the air is thick and heavy with heat and pollen. The jasmine in this is not polite - it's earthy, a bit dirty and rather sexy. I really enjoy wearing it.

I bought a sample size as I wasn’t sure if I’d like it but wow....to me this smells nothing like jasmine rouge. This is the more mature, sensual and complex older sister. I’m absolutely buying a full size bottle. I get a good 4 - 5 hrs wear before it’s completely worn off but I really enjoy this scent so much it’s worth it.

I'm really impressed by this scent. Moderate to weak projection on me, but it lasts longer than the other Jo Malone fragrances I own. It starts off a little sour and musky (probably from the marigold?), then becomes sweeter as the honey comes through, and finally dries down to a nice earthy floral scent. Super sexy.

editing my original review since the cologne was ruined by being worn by a person i now hate deeply Hot, spicy, peppercorn and marigold mixed with sun-tanned leather. Very intense on the spice note, but not like mala spicy, more like lemongrass and bougie-hotel-lobby jasmine! Makes your head swirl.

As a 26 year old guy, I am in love with this scent from Jo Malone! It's not overpowering and it's not weak either! Although this is marketed more towards women, the dry down seems to be more masculine! Sillage and longevity is outstanding. Perfect for all climates and perfect for every occasion.

Lush solar jasmine with a realistic honey and a properly oily ylang. Tropical, creamy, and very beautiful, I love this scent profile in the summer time. It's not an indolic jasmine that's heady and intimidating; this is approachable and very wearable. I get a little over 8 hrs with this scent.

Balmy, solar jasmine. The other notes are very light in comparison. It's quite a realistic jasmine, but it has body - there's this fullness to it and it's distinctly high quality. It's actually a stunning perfume. If I were more of a girly girl, this would be one of my go-to's.

This is a sweet, beautiful, sexy jasmine. Summery, rich, just a gorgeous scent. No sharpness at all, just creamy and soft and sweet. I love it during summer. One of the only Jo Malone fragrances that lasts a long time and projects. If you love jasmine, you need to try this one.

This smells so much better on skin than on test paper. If you like white florals, this is a must-try - the jasmine is very well balanced and accompanied by the other notes and it is overall not too sweet, but smooth, warm and sensual. It is not heady or sharp at all.

This one is eternal on me. I can smell it overwhelming on my skin even after 12h+. It is also gorgeous - it's like jasmine flowers immersed in honey. This cologne intense is definitely worth trying for those loving light jasmine scents with very sweet, warm base.

This is a better, deeper, silkier, longer lasting version of Gerlain Terracotta. I absolutely adore this and I wear it all the time during spring and summer. Sensual, soft and creamy, nothing sharp about this one. Worth every penny.

I had a panic for a minute when I thought this was discontinued. I'm a jasmine fan and this is up among my favourites. Intense jasmine with honey and ylang but the marigold makes it not overbearing sweet. Lasts all day on me

This one is incredible. one of the best jo malones ever. It was a blind buy and I am mesmerized by it. goes into my top 5 JM. Rich, luxurious, great silage and longevity. if you like jasmine you must get this

One of the best jasmin perfumes ever.. Rich creamy a little sweet so smooth feminine jasmin which gives me high end smell in a sophisticate way. Its a stunning one.. Love it so so so much ❤

I bought this last week, it reminds me of Kai but with a additional jasmine and ylang-ylang beautiful, and night time perfume! The perfume does not project great but all the same beautiful!

Surprisingly good for a JM (totally not a fan of). What i most love about it is that it is the more potent version of YSL Capeline. Quite good and a keeper, very beachy, sunny and summery.

I just declared this as my favorite Jo Malone fragrance, went to their website to read more about it, and discovered that it has been retired. So sad...such a beautiful, mesmerizing scent.

This one smells delicious, exotic and floral at the same time. Very prominent jasmine note supported nicely by warmer notes. I like layering this with blackberry bay cologne or by itself.

I wish I could smell like this 24/7. It is so beautiful and intoxicating. Every note is perfect and perfectly blended. Outstanding! If you love Jasmine Sambac this is a must smell.

Warm, sweet, deep jasmine, honey, ylang on a bed of benzoin. This is fantastic if your a jasmine lover. This is a Jo Malone that lasts as well. It stuck around 6 to 7 hours on me.

It is like someone punched you in the face with a jasmine bouquet. Very strong, realistic floral. Best jasmine representation so far. On my skin it lasts 12 hours.

this is so yummy and i love it sm it kinda reminds me of the nice hotel smell -- only "con" is it smells a bit older and more mature

I love pairing this with Signature Bloom by Zaharoff. It makes a perfect jasmine scent for me.

I totally agree with “cheleine” who in her review below makes it clear how Jasmine sambac & marigold in no way can be comparable to Jasmine fragrances like Carnal flower or Jasmin rouge, both fragrances that in the jasmine department represent timeless masterpieces. Having said that, Jasmine sambac & Marigold does have some really good qualities. And deserves to be experienced in its own right. As something different from a Jasmine soliflower fragrance. This is more of a blended fragrance where the honey and benzoin (and probably some more spicy notes) constitutes a stronger presence than if used solely to support or enhance the jasmine floral aspects of the fragrance. Here the resinous sweetness to me more fills the function of structure and a way to keep the potentially pollenesque aspects of the ylang ylang, marigold notes at bay. And preventing the jasmine from ever crossing the border into the more indolic aspects of jasmine. In essence this is an attempt at enhancing a somewhat spicy aspect of the jasmine flower while staying firmly within the more fresh part of the flowers life cycle. Jasmine as experienced as freshly picked and displayed in perhaps an Indian marketplace where spices and honey also can be found (judging from the perfumers description of their inspirations that can be read above). It makes the fragrance unique in a way and perhaps sensual and exciting in a different way compared to the more bodouir connotations that a more indolic leaning jasmine fragrance can offer. It is from that perspective a very safe bet for people who do not want anything indolic connected to their white flower fragrance. But who still want something more than pure innocence. Personally I would not categorise this as a typical jasmine fragrance however. It’s more of a sweet leaning floral/spicy experience. One I do on occasion quite enjoy and can appreciate. And it offers to me more qualities than most Jo Malone fragrances does. Given it is an “enhanced cologne” (whatever that means)... It still offers quite good longevity on my skin and does project on arms length. It can however sometimes go a bit heady. So if you are sensitive to that it might be good to know. But as far as Jo Malone goes this is absolutely worth checking out. But do not expect it to offer anything near the amazing ness in perfumery as masterpieces like Carnal Flower or Jasmine Rouge represents. They play in a league of their own. Jasmine sambac & Marigold doesn’t however have to aspire to compete with such fragrances as it represents something else. And deserves its place. For me this is unisex leaning feminine. And suitable for bot day and night with perhaps emphasis on evening wear. For some it might even be signature worthy.

I love jasmine, and I love honey. I expected to like it, and I did! The jasmine is beautiful and realistic (almost reminding me of that "crisp, clean jasmine" vibe in Tom Ford's Jasmin Rouge), with just a hint of honey (to me, the absolute right amount). Not "unique", but very inoffensive, very pleasant, and a beautifully realistic scent. Unfortunately, the Jo Malone longevity and projection seems to be pretty universally bad. This one is not much different. It lasts longer than her Colognes, definitely, but this one is similarly disappointing in terms of projection and longevity for the price. Longevity: Three hours Projection: Moderate in the opening, then rapidly fades to a skin scent. Compared with the other jasmine-honey fragrances I've tried so far: - Elie Saab's Le Parfum: More orange blossom + honey, with jasmine in the background. - Serge Luten's "Fils de Joie": FDJ is much sweeter, more unique, and more distinct with that slightly camphoraceous finish. This one is more readily pleasing, though, and is more of a "straight jasmine".

A well-behaved, well-mannered, polite jasmine for people who don't really like the pungency of jasmines in their natural being. No lushness, no vegetal, jungle, menthol quality, no indoles, slight, but only slight creaminess and sweetness, no dewiness, no mothballs, rubber or bubblegum. An association - perfume for proper ladies, who enjoy going to parks, but don't ever garden themselves and don't really know or appreciate the plants in their natural state. Doesn't smell similar to Carnal Flower, doesn't smell similar to Jasmin Rouge, Lys 41, California Revierie or any other more popular mentions. Another similar type is Ikat Jasmin by Aerin, but it is brighter, more natural, more like not yet fully blooming jasmines in the morning. Jasmine Sambac is more mature than Ikat Jasmin. Mostly, jasmine here behaves like the jasmine in Pure Poison.

Honey-ed solar jasmine with a specific touch of marigold, maybe a little bit urine smell like (for some flowers and herbs this is normaly, now I can not find properly word). Benzoin can be a little annoying at finish. For Jo Malone parfume (cologne) is already intense variation, so sillage and projection is very good (if I compere with Wood Sage for example). I think it could be unisex. I love jasmine, so I perceive like blooming jasmin in hot spring. I like it more in colder spring and finally during autumn and winter (around Christmas with snow it is like a magic). I like 50ml bottle - but first version black bottle with label and silver cap is nicer (new version has dark brown bottle with name of parfume direct on glass - no as a label, and silver-gold cap). I smell something like a baby (baby oil Aviril).

I like the jasmine sambac note and love Alien. My first thought was Alien!! Alien edp to be precise. Uncanny. Good longevity and sillage so not quite nuclear as the famous Alien. If you are not keen on jasmine sambac then avoid. Ok, I can see they have tried to calm it down and round off the jasmine a bit with the marigold and resin and that does work after the initial shock of the opening. The marigold adds a nice herbal touch and stops the scent becoming too heavy and overwhelming. If Alien or TF Jasmin Rouge scared you then this is a very nice alternative. I think it's a bit much for daywear but lovely for the evening. Good longevity and sillage.

I don’t get along well with indolic jasmines, as they smell too much like plastic and mothballs to me. But this ! Finally a perfume where the ylang ylang isn’t toned down with those damn citrus. A cream floral, that would be perfect for summer. Not sure about the longevity, I haven’t tried it alone yet... but HEAR ME OUT, I mixed it with vetiver and golden vanilla, which I LOVE too and MAN. It’s woody, almost incensy, but also sexy, sweet, unisex in a boss lady manner, irresistible. This mix is incredible... She knows her worth, she knows her beauty, she knows her power and no one dares to try her. A powerful head turner.