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There’s a brand new Cologne Intense in the Jo Malone line up and it’s a very lovely limited edition. Here’s everything you need to know about Jo Malone London Taif Rose Cologne Intense. As someone who loves rose with a twist, this fragrance had me intrigued!
What is Jo Malone London Taif Rose?
This is a new, limited-edition Cologne Intense. The name, Taif Rose, comes from a precious rose indigenous to Taif, a city in Saudi Arabia.
Céline Roux, Global Head Of Fragrance for Jo Malone London says,
Taif Rose is different to all our other rose scents because it takes you to a different place: a place high in the mountains, where pink roses perfume the air to create a scent that’s majestic and completely unmistakable.
It comes in a 50ml pink glass bottle that makes quite the statement.
My Review
I love the way that Jo Malone London weaves incredible stories into every bottle, and the Taif Rose Cologne Intense is no exception. This scent is inspired by the exquisite Taif roses, a rare and highly prized rose from Saudi Arabia, known for its rich and intoxicating aroma.
I liked the fragrance when I first sprayed it but I have to say, every time I have worn it since, I have liked it more and more, to the point where I think I am now mildly obsessed. And seeing as I like it it more each time – actually something that rarely happens to me because if I love something, I love it – this is likely to become a full blown obsession!
In fact, I have actually already started to get annoyed that it’s a limited edition and to question whether I should allow myself to get attached!! But, I think it’s too late, because as I am smelling my wrist as I type this, I am liking it more and more. Oh dear! I am afraid to say, it’s very addictive.
The Notes
Taif Rose Cologne Intense offers up a lovely journey of notes. The top note is subtly fresh and bright and then the heart unfolds to a rich yet sweet rose with that soft suggestion of Turkish Delight. This isn’t an old fashioned rose note. It is lush and smooth and sensual, and as I said, completely addictive.
But I think it’s the base that has completely got me. It is cosy, warm and ambery. Gorgeous. It has a hint of coffee but not too much. I don’t always love coffee in scents, but this coffee note actually gives the fragrance a beautiful smoky quality that isn’t at all overwhelming. It has a fire side kind of feel, but just a suggestion, not a full on ‘hair and clothes smelling of smoke’ situation!
Jo Malone London Taif Rose is a deep and rich fragrance but it isn’t overly heavy which means it will be great for both day and evening wear. It has a lovely sensual quality but it is still has a professional and sophisticated feel.
If you find Velvet Rose & Oud too heavy, I think this could be your perfect Jo Malone sensual rose.
The Wear
Jo Malone’s Cologne Intense range is designed to be the more concentrated, longer lasting options within the brand’s portfolio and Taif Rose delivers on these points.
I love how this fragrance develops on the skin. The rose becomes creamy and softly smoky with all the cosy vibes and I find it really very long lasting. I can still detect it maybe 6 hours later, even at arm’s length.
The Bottle
Can we take a moment to appreciate the packaging? The iconic Jo Malone bottle normally has a sleek, black lacquered finish for the Cologne Intense collection, however, here we have a vivid flash of pink. This will make it perfect as a Valentine’s gift. What good timing!
Final Thoughts
If you’re a rose lover, then I think you should definitely give Jo Malone London Taif Rose a go. It’s an elegant and versatile fragrance that can take you from day to night, and office to date night. I personally love it, and am a bit sad that it’s a limited edition.
If you are still looking for a new fragrance that packs a punch without being in your face, read: Sana Jardin Tiger By Her Side Eau de Parfum Review.
