Black Vetyver Cafe
“Black Vetyver Cafe by Jo Malone London is a Woody Spicy fragrance for men”
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Well loved by wearers — a woody, sponsored composition with a warm spicy undertone. Voted best for fall wear, leaning masculine.
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Launched in 2003 by Jo Malone London, Black Vetyver Cafe is a Woody Spicy fragrance that seamlessly blends the rich warmth of coffee with earthy vetiver and smoky incense. The composition opens with a bright burst of citruses and spices like nutmeg and coriander before settling into a base of sandalwood, vanilla, and sequoia that reads as a sophisticated blend of woodsmoke and musk. Jo Malone's signature restraint ensures that each element is distinct yet harmonious.
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Application Tips
Apply two sprays to ensure that the initial burst of citruses and spices transitions smoothly into the deeper base notes. The smoky incense and vanilla emerge after about an hour, so give it time to develop on your skin before stepping out.
Jo Malone
Founding perfumer · 94 fragrances · b. 1963 · British
“I couldn't afford to go to perfumery school. So I taught myself. Sometimes not knowing the rules is the greatest advantage.”
Jo Malone is a self-taught perfumer and entrepreneur who fundamentally changed how people think about wearing fragrance. With no formal training — she learned by mixing bath oils in her kitchen — she built Jo Malone London into a global luxury brand defined by its elegant simplicity and innovative layering concept. Her fragrances, including Lime Basil & Mandarin and English Pear & Freesia, are designed to be combined, creating a personal scent wardrobe rather than a single signature. After selling her brand to Estée Lauder, she returned to perfumery with Jo Loves, proving that her creative vision remains as vital as ever.
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The story behind the bottle.
The quiet strength of a well-worn leather armchair in an office, where the rich aroma of coffee mingles with the earthy warmth of wood.
Fig. 01 — Black Vetyver Cafe, Jo Malone London
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