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Eau de Cologne

Jo Malone Bitter Orange & Chocolate

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Gender:
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Fragrance information:

Bitter Orange & Chocolate Eau de Cologne by Jo Malone

Released in 2013, this fragrance became a vivid embodiment of the philosophy of Jo Malone London — a brand that revolutionized modern perfumery with its elegant and accessible compositions.

Bitter Orange & Chocolate offers a unique combination that immediately attracts the attention of lovers of unusual fragrances.

The creation of this masterpiece was handled by the famous perfumer Christine Nagel, known for her talent in combining seemingly incompatible notes.

Her creative approach gave the fragrance depth and character, making it an excellent choice for those looking for something special in the world of perfumery.

Positioning and Wearability

This fragrance is classified as women's and presented in the concentration Eau de Cologne, which ensures a light but lasting scent.

With a medium trail, it is ideal for daily wear, especially on cool autumn and winter days when its warm notes create a cozy atmosphere.

Bitter Orange & Chocolate belongs to the Oriental family, which emphasizes its rich and seductive character.

It looks great in evening outfits, adding a touch of romance and mystery, and its compliment factor makes it a favorite for those who want to stand out.

If you enjoyed this fragrance, be sure to try similar options, such as Monotheme Fine Fragrances Venezia Pure Cacao, Solinotes Coco, and Serendipity 3 Serendipitous For Women, which also explore gourmand themes.

Authors and Influence

The creativity of Christine Nagel played a key role in the development of Jo Malone, and Bitter Orange & Chocolate is a vivid example of her ability to create innovative fragrances.

This release strengthened the brand's reputation as a pioneer in the field of non-standard perfume combinations, attracting a new audience seeking depth and emotions in scents.

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Key fragrance characteristics

Perfume information

Description of the composition

The note pyramid of Bitter Orange & Chocolate includes Bitter Orange (bitter orange, bigaradia), Cocoa, Coconut, Coumarin and Dark Chocolate, combining into a complex composition that belongs to the groups Fruit, Gourmet and Sweet.

The fragrance opens with a bright citrus start, transitioning to the heart where coconut and cocoa create a creamy texture, and in the base, coumarin and dark chocolate add a warm, enveloping depth, making each stage a journey for the sense of smell.

Perfumers

Gender Female
Brand Jo Malone
Segment Niche perfumery
Country United Kingdom
Website http://www.jomalone.co.uk
Year of production 2013
Status Produced
Concentration Eau de Cologne
License holder Estée Lauder Companies

Composition pyramid

Bitter Orange
Cocoa
Coconut

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Fragrance characteristics

based on 8 opinions
Chords
Relevance
Dosage
Perception
Appearance quality
Similar
Persistence
The persistence of a fragrance is determined by how long it can be felt. It is a characteristic associated with ingredients that evaporate slowly. Persistence depends on the physical properties of the perfume ingredients—mainly their volatility and environmental factors such as temperature and humidity.
Persistence
Medium (2 to 5 hours)
3
Sillage
Imagine a light cloud of fragrance that, like an aeroplane trail, remains in the air after your appearance. This is the sillage - a subtle or vivid imprint left by the most diffuse element of a perfume composition. The sillage can be almost invisible when it is felt only by you and those around you. Or it can be so expressive that its presence is noticed even long after you have left.
Sillage
Medium
3
Complexity and depth
The complexity of a fragrance is the number and variety of notes that create a unique composition. A complex fragrance contains many different notes that reveal themselves on the skin. The depth of a fragrance is the richness and intensity of the fragrance. Fragrances with a deep composition include heavy and powerful notes that stay on the skin longer and affect others over long distances.
Complexity and depth
Medium and varied
2
Gender
This scale depicts gender focus and demonstrates how the brand positions the fragrance - as masculine, feminine or universal.
Male
12%
Unisex
12%
Female
75%
What kind of event
Date
0%
Wedding
0%
Sport
0%
Sleep
100%
For party
0%
For every day
0%
Sex
0%
For Holiday
0%
Theatre
0%
Office
0%
For what time of year / season
Winter
Winter
20%
Spring
Spring
40%
Summer
Summer
20%
Autumn
Autumn
20%
For what style / mood
Casual
0%
Gala
33%
Classic
0%
Avant-garde
67%
Romantic
0%
Sporty
0%
For what age
under 18
30%
18-25 years old
10%
26-35 years old
20%
36-45 years
10%
46+ years old
10%
Any
20%
On the skin
The optimum amount of atomisation on the skin is the balance at which the fragrance reveals itself in its entirety and sounds its best.
Spot
0%
Enter the cloud
25%
1-2 atomisations
50%
2-3 atomisations
25%
3-4 atomisations
0%
4-5 sprays
0%
Where is the best place to apply the fragrance?
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On the chest
0%
On the wrist
0%
On the knees
0%
On the back of the neck
0%
Behind the ears
0%
On the elbow
0%
On the abdomen
0%
On the back of the hand
0%
On clothes
0%
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100%
On clothing
The optimum amount of atomisation of the fragrance on clothes, at which it reveals the best quality of the fragrance.
Spot
0%
Enter the cloud
25%
1-2 atomisations
50%
2-3 atomisations
25%
3-4 atomisations
0%
4-5 sprays
0%
Associations
Perfume associations are the emotions and images that pop into the imagination when you perceive its unique notes and accents
Freshness
33%
Exoticism
17%
Luxury
0%
Euphoria
17%
Passion
17%
Joy
17%
Calm
0%
Excitement
0%
Sadness
0%
Despair
0%
Effect
Fragrances can attract attention and evoke positive emotions, others can leave neutral, and others can cause negative associations and repel people.
Effect
Attracts attention
4
Intensity
The intensity of a fragrance is like its ‘volume’, the degree of intensity and strength with which it is felt around you or on the surface.
Intensity
Moderate
2
Bottle
Bottle
High quality
4
Spray
Spray
High quality
4
Packaging quality
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Packaging quality
High quality
4
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What a delight this is! Chocolate with coconut flakes and orange zest - simply amazing. It's so captivating and tempting, I can't get enough of it. I've bought this bottle several times already, and it looks like I won't be able to resist buying it again
4/5
4
This fragrance is a real find! Chocolate and orange here aren't just mixed, but create a unique composition with character. You can feel the bitterness of resin, which adds depth. In my mind, I picture an autumn maple leaf: it's both sweet and bitter, like true autumn 🍂
5/5
5
The scent is simply super, sweet, but with a slight bitterness. You can feel dark chocolate, a bit of citrus, and powdered cocoa. This is that perfume you want to use for something other than its intended purpose, it's so delicious that your mouth waters. The only thing is, it's hard to find, I don't know if they still produce it, but I last saw it on sale 2-3 years ago 😕
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Well, what can I say. The girl is certainly not without charm, but her makeup is just awful. If she were properly tidied up, given a real hairstyle instead of that inexplicable something, then maybe she'd look better. And as for the scent - it reminds me of some chocolate dessert, like a cake or muffins with orange. But I don't smell any coconut at all. Overall, a complete disappointment)))
5/5
5
Ugh, what a facial expression that girl on the poster has! Honestly, it gives the impression that she either fell off a horse or something is wrong with her 😅 But, thank goodness, the fragrance is completely unrelated to this strange image. It really delights! The chocolate notes are simply gorgeous, lifting your mood in an instant.

Don't be offended, but I get associations with cookies — such sweet biscuit nuances, dark chocolate, and a bit of orange jam. I don't detect coconut at all. The fragrance is very tasty and truly uplifting! The longevity and intensity are also top-notch - Bitter Orange & Chocolate definitely won't leave you unnoticed. A couple of sprays, and your whole day will be full of joy and compliments from those around you! 🌟
5/5
5
This fragrance certainly looks like something special, but in reality, it's just unbearably heavy. The combination of oranges and chocolate seems too intrusive and even suffocating. I had a tiny sample, and honestly, I don't want to deal with it anymore. A full bottle? No, thanks, it's not for me 😒
5/5
5
Finally managed to get a decant of this fragrance. It's really beautiful, but honestly, too sweet for me. On the skin, bitter chocolate with hints of orange appears, and it gives me a strange feeling. It's somewhat pleasant, but at the same time, it leaves a certain bitterness. There's femininity in it, but it seems to have gotten lost among all this sweetness
2/5
2
What nonsense! There's no gourmand paradise here. Autumn? I don't care, if only money allows. But this isn't what I want. It's unlikely to become anything important to me. Definitely not on my wishlist!
3/5
3
This is what really upset me! Coumarin!! I expected the scent to delight me, but no one warned me about the coumarin :( Without it, it would have been much nicer, though perhaps not as interesting. It's certainly appropriate, but I simply can't stand it, to the point where it's irritating
5/5
5
A wonderful fragrance, simply a gem for gourmands! When I wore it, my boyfriend said he'd be ready to eat it. And there were many such comments! It's such a pity I didn't buy it then, and now I live in a place where it can't be found

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