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Ginger Biscuit
The first bite into a freshly baked ginger biscuit, where the spicy warmth of cinnamon and nutmeg is balanced by the sweet caramel and creamy hazelnut.
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Ginger BiscuitPremium · $100–250
54%Similar accords, often for lessCelebrate N.O.W. · EscadaMid-range tier, $40–100 · shares 4 of its 5 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2013 by Jo Malone London, Ginger Biscuit is an Oriental Vanilla fragrance crafted by perfumer Christine Nagel as part of the Sugar & Spice collection. This scent captures the essence of freshly baked ginger biscuits spiced with cinnamon, nutmeg, and a touch of caramel sweetness. The top notes of ginger and nutmeg create a warm, spicy aroma that transitions into a heart of caramel and hazelnut, adding a buttery richness to the composition. The base notes of vanilla and tonka bean provide a comforting warmth, rounding out the fragrance with a sense of comfort and indulgence.
This fragrance blooms best with time — apply it to your wrists and neck in light spritzes. The spicy top notes are prominent at first but give way to a warm vanilla base that settles into your skin over an hour, making it perfect for afternoon tea or a cozy evening at home.
Fig. 01 — Ginger Biscuit, Jo Malone London
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Christine Nagel
The poet of HermèsChristine Nagel is the in-house perfumer at Hermès, succeeding the legendary Jean-Claude Ellena in 2016. A graduate of ISIPCA and trained at Charabot in Grasse, she brings decades of experience to one of perfumery's most prestigious creative positions.
“I accentuate lines, force the materials. My fragrances are never linear.”
Christine Nagel · Contributor Magazine ('The Physicality of Perfume', by Philippe Pourhashemi), c. 2021
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Designer Jo Malone London
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