Peony & Moss Jo Malone for women

To my chemistry, this one is all kinds of wrong! Top notes are sweet rosey floral but then BAM- dirty, crepey dusty powder/paper note attaches itself to my skin and stays all the way to the dry down. What is that note?! Like wrinkly dusty, talc-y, dry paper and antique floral sachets from your grandmother's drawers. Almost a total scrubber on me.

I'm very dissapointed. Hubby got it overnighted for me and i was like a kid on Christmas! When I smelled the nozzle it smelled as described... And then as soon as it touched my skin and clothes it quickly deteriorated into a dusty, powdery, dry musty rose scent. Of course I'm going to test it again before I return it, and I will finish my review of a love affair gone wrong..

I cant wait to buy this. I tested again today, it smells more rosy to me than anything else, but i absolutely love that. The sillage is intense. I sprayed it once at least 6 hours ago and not only is it still there, its still projecting. Nothing but good things to say about this!

Nordstroms had a tester today. I'm not crazy about florals but I do like peony. This didn't seem like a bouquet of flowers because the moss gave it an round, earthy softness. It seemed like a perfect English scent--fresh soft, not harsh or aldehydic floral. Easily my fave of the three.

Can't wait to get a sample.

Update: I got a sample...I now know what I like so much about this. The moss reminds me of opening a bag of potting soil or fresh peat moss. For, me this is a smell that signals spring and the start of the gardening season. I spend late Feb and March just waiting for this. I doubt this will ever be considered a masterpiece, but it is very easy to wear. There is also a very subtle touch of sweetness that softens all the corners.

With Japanese kimonos, women wear symbols that evoke the season they are just about to enter. I will wear this in anticipation of Spring. Lovely.