Best Nutmeg & Ginger by Jo Malone London Alternatives & Similar Perfumes

Volcano is a luxurious complex scent, an oriental spicy blend in which resins bathe in sweet rose sending spicy splashes in every direction (like a fuming Volcano).

Santal takes its inspiration from a Sandalwood fragrance originally created in the 1800s which has then been given a distinctive contemporary edge.

Perfumer: Cristiano Canali 

In Sanskrit Mauna means Silence.

The Silence Mendittorosa refer to is not the absence of noises, but the Strength, free of time and space, uncontaminated and a sacred vibration, behind everything, before everything. After all.

The perfume is a beautiful honeyed sandalwood with tonka and an incense mix of precuous resins.

The sun rises, flooding the great expanses of the plains, gracing the wilderness with a wash of pure light. The sky is clear. The air is fresh.

The fragrance opens with a luminous burst of citrus: tangerine (South Africa) and blood orange (South Africa). A bright heart of enveloping orange flower (Morocco) and zesty ginger (Nigeria) is supported by a woody base of cedarwood Atlas (Morocco).

Réserve en Afrique eaux de parfum feature responsibly sourced naturals, and are free from parabens, phthalates, UV filters and colorants. Their natural alcohol base is derived from beetroots, and they are a PETA-listed vegan & cruelty-free brand.

The bear prowls amongst resinous pine and fir foraging as he goes, his rich damp fur steams against his body heat. Iris and labdanum conjure a free and floral nature whilst fragrant cinnamon and ginger embody the dominating and ruthless presence. Edible honey and sweet vanilla add richness to this oriental, spicy and woody fragrance.

Aromatic sage, coriander and black pepper combine with mandarin and lemon for laid-back sophistication. Vetiver and musk give it muscle, while orris provides lean, refined woodiness. 

The Italian “fishing village” of Portofino is a jet setter’s playground where luxury yachts line the picturesque harbour. This eau de parfum is a stealth wealth blend of uplifting aromas: lemon, ginger and pink pepper, paired with the woody elements of dry amber and cedar.

Sileno or Silenus in Greek  (or faun in Roman) mythology would be a creature of the wild forest – part man part beast. Silenus would accompany and entertain Dionysus in his god’s routines and parties.

The perfume is a sensual but fresh ylang-ylang with a generous crisp spices layer. 

In this jungle, nature holds absolute power. Vines coil overhead, hiding the sky. Darkness drapes the woods, and every shadow conceals a predator. The perfume jungle that is Woodoo opens with notes of Nigerian ginger, along with Somalian olibanum, with its facets of vibrant green incense, fresh citrus, peppery spice and balsamic woods. Powdery iris and balsamic cistus lurk in the heart. The complexity deepens with a furry base of musk, benzoin, tonka bean and cypriol. Subtly powerful.

Réserve en Afrique eaux de parfum feature responsibly sourced naturals, and are free from parabens, phthalates, UV filters and colorants. Their natural alcohol base is derived from beetroots, and they are a PETA-listed vegan & cruelty-free brand. 

No. 89 has been an icon among the Floris collection for over 60 years. First crafted in 1951, No. 89 takes its name from the number of their flagship shop on Jermyn Street.

Ian Fleming who was a customer of Floris mentions No. 89 in his James Bond universe.

No. 89 is a classic and timeless mix of fresh citruses, sparkly spices and aromatic herbs resting on sandalwood and oakmoss. There is an adventurous romantic twist in the formula though: a drop of rose.

No. 89 could be a fragrance for the quintessential English gentleman.