Sandalwood & Spiced Apricot

I struggle with sandalwood going “pickley” on me. The sandalwood in this is smooth & creamy, the spices make it very fall/winter weather appropriate. The apricot is faint to my nose but is there - more so in the beginning. I could still smell it on my wrist later in the day at work (~6 hrs) but not certain about the sillage or if others could smell it. Oh and it’s on sale 25% off at Sephora now so I picked up a full bottle.

The apricot in this is the star of the show. It's very well done. I'm not sure why this was a holiday release, I love this in the spring, and is totally wearable in hotter temps (80° and humid today). I'll have to try it in cooler temps, but it's beautiful today in the heat. Soft, refreshing, nice scent bubble. Fairly linear, but you know what you're getting. No surprises, nothing synthetic, or turning cloying, or heavy.

I have not spent any time on Jo Malone fragrances only because I’ve heard they struggle with longevity. Today I was walking through Nordstrom‘s and I paused at the Joe Malone table and sprayed my wrist. I left the store to get my hair done. While I was sitting there getting a blowout, I kept smelling my wrist and it was delicious ! I left and drove straight back to Nordstrom‘s and bought a full bottle😋. It’s a must try!

The creamiest, coziest everyday fall/winter fragrance. Smells like a hot chai, your favorite new sweater, a luxe candle. The apricot adds just enough juicy sweetness but doesn't steal the show; the sandalwood is smooth and not remotely pickley. Sophisticated, comforting, warm––feeling grateful I have the 9ml and foresee a potential full bottle in my future... lasting power impressed me!

Warm and cozy like a cashmere sweater! It’s not too spicy, the cardamom and nutmeg blend seamlessly with the sandalwood! Longevity is not its strong point so I pair with Jo Malone London Myrrh and Tonka or Mimosa and Cardamom. Both have warm undertones and increase the overall longevity of fragrance, plus they smell amazing together! Definitely shared/unisex , Fall/Winter.

Very interesting fruity woody scent. It has a pleasant sort of dry vanilla/labdanum. And the sweet fruity note in there. Kind of like eating a ripe peach in an old library. Woody, spicy and you can definitely detect that lactonic note in there which I love! Not too creamy or too sweet which is nice. Overall very pleasant and inoffensive.

This is incredible and lasts a surprisingly decent time on my skin for a Jo Malone. Gorgeous, bright and woody opening that dries down to the most beautiful sandalwood vanilla. I am blowing through my bottle and strongly considering a backup. There is definitely a similarity to Gris Charnel’s drydown.

This is Gris Charnel’s more delicate and softer cousin. Opening is straight up Gris Charnel with the cardamom note, but Sandalwood & Spiced Apricot dries down a bit lighter but still creamy with the Sandalwood. If you don’t feel like getting GC or anything from BDK, this is a good alternative.

I normally avoid holiday releases for perfumes but I tried this instore on a whim and fell in love. This is a beautiful perfume, the apricot note is wonderful. This is wearable after the holidays too

Absolutely spectacular! Love ❤️ I believe I already commented but I just wore it again tonight and I can’t get over how delicious this is!

i usually dislike spiced scents but this one is so lovely, it reminds me of chai

I love it but I hate that you can only smell it on your skin. No veil at all

Gorgeous scent but very like Gris Charnel

Sandalwood & Spiced Apricot starts off with this cozy burst of velvety apricot that's got a juicy sweetness, mixed in with fresh cardamom that adds a lively, peppery kick.. like sipping a spiced holiday chai on a chilly evening. As it settles, the creamy sandalwood takes center stage, warming things up with its smooth, woody depth, while hints of vanilla weave in for a rich, almost powdery softness that keeps it from feeling too heavy. There's a subtle fruity spice lingering throughout, evoking ripe peaches dusted with nutmeg, but it never goes full gourmand; instead, it dries down to this elegant, comforting blend that's got a touch of old-library vibe, woody and inviting without overwhelming. When it comes to how it wears, this cologne surprises with decent staying power for a Jo Malone, I've gotten 6 to 8 hours on my skin, starting with a moderate projection that fills the room nicely for the first couple hours before cozying up closer, perfect for winter days or festive nights out. Folks often compare it to BDK's Gris Charnel for that shared spicy-woody DNA, though this one's got a softer, more feminine lean with extra apricot charm and less intensity, making it a great unisex pick at a more approachable price point. All in all, it's a charming holiday gem that feels indulgent and playful, ideal for anyone craving a warm, sophisticated scent that draws compliments without trying too hard.

Fascinating it’s a sandalwood with like a spiced sweet and vague stonefruit edge. A bitter apple pie comes to mind but also not an accurate one exactly. There’s some heat that is warm but not burnt if that makes sense. Definitely conjures a picture of the holidays but not my thing personally! To compare, to me this smells like a non-extrait flanker of Gris Charnel Extrait but it isn’t normie Gris Charnel

Ambery, woody perfume with hints of cardamom. It's initially juicy with a spiced apricot note, but the scent dries down to a straight forward, sweet sandalwood. The scent lingers, with better sillage than I’ve received from other Joe Malone scents. It’s inoffensive, soft, and an easy day to day wear. Niche perfume folks might be bored, but I think the average person would appreciate this scent.

I was pleasantly surprised by this fragrance. I got a rather fleeting apricot note in the opening followed by what I can only describe as a sweet spice note underscored with warm cream. It lasted a good 6 hours on my skin and even longer on my clothes. It is not a ground-breaking fragrance but it is warm and comforting and easy to wear.

First impression: Did not expect to like this as I usually dislike traditional holiday scents but this is surprisingly good. The sandalwood, nutmeg and labdanum smell good and the drydown is made smooth with vanilla, I'm guessing. The drydown is warm and refined, without screaming holiday candle.

It's a nice slightly sweet fragrance. Non offensive. Safe for wearing to the office or somewhere you don't want to overwhelm people with your fragrance. You occasionally get wafts of it throughout the day.

I got this as a sample with another Jo Malone perfume. The opening is very much APRICOT!, but then it quickly dries down into a warm, spicy sandal wood with a vanilla base. It's well balanced and overall inoffensive. Personally, I don't like it enough to wear it, as it reads a bit too sweet and soft for me and i don't like vanilla scents, but that's just me and not the perfume's fault at all. I passed it on to my roommate who enjoys it a lot.