42 community ratings

Birch & Black Pepper

Name: Birch & Black Pepper
Brand: Jo Malone

2015UnisexClassic

Votes lean masculine

7.7/ 10

Community score
42 ratings

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Jo Malone Birch & Black Pepper is a unisex scent that leans towards autumn and spring and suits everyday wear; it has been discontinued.

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Skunky's take: Starts crisp and lively, my nose approves.

How does it perform?

From 41 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

6.4 /10

Keeps you company for a few hours, a quick refresh fits nicely.

Sillage

5.9 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle

7.5 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

90% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Cardamom Black pepper Gurjum balsam Birch

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fresh
Green
Spicy
Woody
Earthy
Smoky
Leathery

What does Birch & Black Pepper smell like?

Its longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick autumn, followed by spring and winter. Daily and leisure wear come first, and it also works at the office. Most voters read it as masculine, though a fair number find it feminine. GAP Cardamom Musk and Zara Scent#1 have a close profile.

The notes read as one whole: cardamom and black pepper bring a spicy edge, while birch and gurjum balsam build a woody, smoky, slightly leathery base. The fresh, green side is softened by an earthy feel.