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Dark Amber & Ginger Lily by Jo Malone — notes, seasons & similar scents | Fragr

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Dark Amber & Ginger Lily by Jo Malone

Jo Malone· 2008

Dark Amber & Ginger Lily

7.6287Typically ~$145

Opens on black cardamom, settles into a black amber-spicy base. Suits dates in fall.

SpicyWoodyFloralOrientalSweet

Perfumer: Andrea Lupo

Scent profile

Top notes

Black cardamom Pink pepper Ginger

Heart notes

Orchid Rose Jasmine Water lily

Base notes

Same DNA, per our similarity engine

Smells similar

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A fall fragrance that works day and night — at its best for date nights.

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Winter

90%

Spring

82%

Summer

66%

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100%

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88%

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100%

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74%

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100%

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66%

Formal

87%

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Sport

34%