Jo Malone Vetiver & Golden Vanilla Cologne Intense

It's cold, it's wet and frankly miserable here in Scotland, daylight is scant and I'm already over my New Years resolutions, so you'll forgive me for using the means of fragrance to escape my current home setting. Fortunately there is a new Jo Malone Cologne Intense to enjoy in the form of delectable and altogether sexy, Jo Malone Cologne Intense Vetiver & Golden Vanilla. I can all but promise that you will be hooked from first spray.

Jo Malone Vetiver & Golden Vanilla Cologne Intense

Jo Malone Vetiver & Golden Vanilla Cologne Intense has been created using a combination of two of Madagascar's prized ingredients: Vetiver and Vanilla - creamy, rich and decadent. It of course wouldn't be a Jo Malone cologne of any nature without additional notes and often unexpected notes: a spicy dash of cardamon, coupled with grapefruit tea for a fresh yet mellow twist, finished off with a rich and warming crescendo of vanilla bourbon.

“Through Cologne Intense we want to whisk you away on a journey using ingredients that have a true, strong story. We consciously magnified the name of the new fragrance with ‘Golden’ to call to mind the warmth of the scent. It’s glowing and bountiful - like the island of Madagascar itself.” - Celine Roux, Global Head of Fragrance.

Warm is exactly how I'd describe Jo Malone Vetiver & Golden Vanilla Cologne Intense but not in your typical sun soaked fragrance, rather it is doused with an aromatic heat, one that can only be compared to balmy heat of the places that inspired this scent - coconut and sunscreen themed this is not. This is a smoky, unrelenting heat and the promise of taking a trip (imaginary or otherwise) to somewhere off the beaten tourist path. 

Jo Malone Vetiver & Golden Vanilla Cologne Intense

If you are familiar with Jo Malone Tonka and Myrrh Cologne Intense, then I have a sneaky feeling then you will enjoy the latest arrival - Jo Malone Vetiver & Golden Vanilla Cologne Intense. Although not identical they share a certain fragrant depth and sensuality, not to mention a ridiculously long wear time, as well as being the two most glaringly obvious unisex. Now hear me out, all fragrances are unisex, wear whatever you want and how you want but let's face it some scents do appeal to certain markets more than others. Jo Malone Vetiver & Golden Vanilla Cologne Intense however is at ease paired with casual dress as it is a suit and tie event, male or female and that is what makes it pretty special. 

If you need a scent to help you tread through the rest of Winter and beyond, look no further.

Jo Malone Vetiver & Golden Vanilla Cologne Intense £78-£122 - link.