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Jo Malone London Pomegranate Noir
Ruby fruit, heady lily, smoky wood
The Noir in the name points to the darker side of fruit. Pomegranate Noir starts from the ruby-rich juice of pomegranate, moves it into a heady Casablanca lily and settles it on smoky guaiacwood, and the brand calls the whole seductive and woody. It is a Cologne from Jo Malone London, dated 2005.
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The composition
How it unfolds in notes
The curve shows the order in which the notes come forward, not their strength.
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Top notes
- Pomegranate
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Heart notes
- Casablanca Lily
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Base notes
- Guaiacwood
- Character
- Moderate
- Occasion
- Concentration
In the same spirit
Similar in character
On the skin
How it unfolds
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Dark red juice
Pomegranate opens it, and the brand speaks of its ruby-rich juice. That means red, tart-sweet fruit with a deep colour in the picture, juicy and a little sharp rather than sugary. It sets a darker tone from the first spray than a green or citrus opening would.
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A heady lily
At the heart, Casablanca lily brings a full, heady flower, which the brand also calls spicy. Lily is a large, rich bloom, so the middle feels dense and warm rather than airy. The fruit is still there, but it now sits behind the flower.
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Smoke and wood
Guaiacwood forms the base and gives the scent its smoky, woody finish. The brand links it to sensuality and the evening air, and that is the mood of the end: dark, dry, slow and warm. It anchors the juicy opening so the scent does not stay merely fruity.
Wearing it
When, who and why
How to wear it
Pomegranate Noir fits evenings and cooler weather best: dinner, the theatre, a dark coat in autumn. Two sprays on the neck and chest are enough, because the heart is dense. In summer it works after sunset rather than in direct sun.
Who it is for
For people who like fruit with some shadow in it, and find purely fruity scents too bright and heavy woods too severe. It is listed as unisex, and the brand's own menu places it with the Woody scents. It is a good match for evening plans, cooler seasons and a dressed-up mood.
Why choose Jo Malone London Pomegranate Noir
The brand describes it as a seductive, woody scent, yet it names only three notes, so the character is easy to judge before you try it: pomegranate, Casablanca lily, guaiacwood. It dates from 2005, and the brand lists it among its bestsellers.
At a glance
- House
- Jo Malone London
- Year
- 2005
- Size
- 100 ml
- For
- Unisex
Questions
Frequently asked
Is it too dark for daily wear?
It is darker than a fresh fruit scent, but it is a Cologne, not an Intense, and each level has one clear note. Wear it in the evening or in cool weather; one or two sprays keep it close.
What is guaiacwood?
Guaiacwood is the smoky wood in the base. The brand uses it to warm the scent and to link it to the evening air, so the finish turns dry and smoky.
Which season suits it best?
Autumn and winter, and warm evenings. The fruit keeps it from feeling too heavy in early autumn, while the smoky base is comfortable in the cold.
The house
About Jo Malone London
Jo Malone London is a British house known for its Colognes and the richer Cologne Intense, where each product page names one top, one heart and one base note. Scents are meant to be layered, and the range runs from English pears and sea salt to myrrh, poppy and oud.
- A London house; the brand calls itself a British lifestyle brand
- The brand states that its colognes are made in Britain
- Sold as Cologne and the richer Cologne Intense
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