Nutmeg & Ginger
“Nutmeg & Ginger by Jo Malone London is a Woody Spicy fragrance for women and men”
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Respected, if divisive — a fresh spicy, sponsored composition with a woody undertone. Voted best for fall and winter wear — and genuinely unisex.
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Nutmeg & Ginger by Jo Malone London, launched in 1990 and crafted by perfumer Jo Malone herself, is a Woody Spicy fragrance for women and men. The composition opens with fresh spicy notes of nutmeg and ginger, creating an invigorating warmth that transitions into woody and powdery accords, grounding the scent with a subtle earthiness. This fragrance stands as one of Jo Malone’s earliest creations, embodying her signature blend of freshness and warmth.
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Application Tips
Apply this fragrance lightly to pulse points — the citrus-spice blend is bright enough to fill a room but can be overpowering if used too heavily. It pairs well with cooler weather, where its warmth feels especially inviting.
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 moment when you step into a cozy kitchen filled with the scent of freshly grated nutmeg and ginger, where the air is both invigorating and comforting.
Fig. 01 — Nutmeg & Ginger, Jo Malone London
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