CuminOpens with
JuniperHeart
CedarDries down to
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Jo Malone London · Sold as unisex
London Rain Black Cedarwood & Juniper
The hiss of an espresso machine two seconds before the cup arrives, with the city outside just beginning to feel a fresh rainstorm.
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London Rain Black Cedarwood & JuniperPremium · $100–250
41%Similar accords, often for lessOxygene Homme · LanvinMid-range tier, $40–100 · shares juniper and cedar8 matches →How it wears
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Launched in 2014 by Jo Malone London and crafted by perfumer Christine Nagel, London Rain Black Cedarwood & Juniper is a woody spicy fragrance that captures the essence of an urban rainstorm. The composition opens with the sharp freshness of cumin and chili pepper, creating a vibrant contrast before settling into the rich warmth of juniper and cedar. This interplay between fresh spiciness and deep woods evokes the crispness of rainfall on city streets, followed by the enveloping comfort of black cedarwood.
London Rain Black Cedarwood & Juniper is best applied as a light mist, allowing the initial spiciness to give way to its warm woody base. The spicy notes fade within an hour, so aim for two sprays and let the cedar and juniper take center stage throughout the day.
Fig. 01 — London Rain Black Cedarwood & Juniper, 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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