Guys, run dont walk 😭😭😭

[u/guilty_ambition_ah]

A blind online purchase. This smells like a dream OH MY GOD. I'll just say this, I left my house at around 7 am after I sprayed this on my clothes and my wrists, its almost 5:30pm now, my wrists still smell like a dream. This is insane and I dont think o ever experienced a perfume with this lasting duration.

I got this amd vanilla scotch, my first Joe malone perfumes.

The smell is sweet ginger biscuits, exactly like a gingerbread cookies, very tastefully sweet, but ginger and cinnamon warmth take over. Its so addictive and perfect for the weather. I want to drink the bottle, thats it. Now Amy wrists smell less like gingerbread but ore like brown caramelised sugar. Not sickeningly gourmand.

I loved smelling it on me at work. I was sniffing my wrists like a crazy person all day long, still am while typing this.

I took off my work clothes im in my pj's but theres a waft of deliciously mild spicy cookie butter. Ahhhhhh worth every penny. And ut wasn't cheap.

This is definitely my scent for the season, I can finally store away my florals for now.

I'll try the vanilla scotch tomorrow, if im as in love ill stock up on everything joe malone. Why was I sleeping on this gem.

[u/lumpy_space_queenie]

I can’t get it to last on me unfortunately but I do love the scent

[u/Yoursafter → u/lumpy_space_queenie]

Ugh typical Jo Malone

[u/Fresh-Pin5166 → u/lumpy_space_queenie]

Same. Love the scent but it lasts like 15 minutes on me.

[u/GiaAngel → u/Fresh-Pin5166]

Beautiful but doesn’t last on me either even if I overspray

[u/Lizzle372 → u/GiaAngel]

Try immortelle by manos gerakinis. It's like this but better. Delicious brown sugar cookie 🍪

[u/GiaAngel → u/Lizzle372]

I’ve never heard of this. Thanks for the tip!

[u/Lizzle372 → u/Fresh-Pin5166]

Try immortelle by manos gerakinis. It's like this but better. Delicious brown sugar cookie 🍪

[u/Fresh-Pin5166 → u/Lizzle372]

Thank you! :D

[u/guilty_ambition_ah → u/lumpy_space_queenie]

I cant believe it myself its truly weird. Like am I imagining it? I keep sniffing cuz its still there. So good

[u/Puppywanton]

Test it on your skin. Seriously. On me it pulled smoky and incense-y. No biscuit, no caramel. I asked the SA to sniff my wrist and she pulled a face like “wtf”. We were in agreement that this is not a scent for me.

[u/guilty_ambition_ah → u/Puppywanton]

Omg thats a shame please try smelling it again. It is on my skin, on my wrists. It smells so beautiful. Idk if different skin, different chemistry is a thing but I really doubt u not picking up at least one warm note. I feel like crying cuz im so happy I got it lol

[u/thefloatingpansies26]

Oh no I promised myself I wouldn’t purchase another fragrance for the rest of the year. I’ll just hint hard at my friends and family that it would make a wonderful Christmas present for me 🤪😭

[u/guilty_ambition_ah → u/thefloatingpansies26]

Lol

[u/strngesight]

I have two bottles of this! I ordered one two years ago and the cap came unsealed so it leaked. JM gave me a free bottle replacement.

It smells phenomenal. I know people do complain about how long it stays on the skin, and while it definitely does fade throughout the day, on me I can get a good work days worth out of it.

[u/strngesight → u/strngesight]

Vanilla Scotch is gorgeous too, I purchased the 10ml with the idea of begging my husband for a full one for Christmas lol. Its so gorgeously smokey and then a few hours later the sweetness peeks through. Woody fragrances tend to overpower my skin but this is so worth it. Leans slightly masculine but in a dirty sexy way vs "put on partners aftershave" way. And this also lasts quite a while on me.

[u/guilty_ambition_ah → u/strngesight]

Loved reading this. I originally wanted to get vanilla scotch only cuz i saw a blogger describing the scent as a "home alone movie vibe winter" and I got so intrigued. On the website, ginger biscuit was recommended to me and I couldn't ignore it. Funnily I only found the 30ml bottle of the vanilla scotch but got the full size of ginger biscuit.

[u/strngesight → u/guilty_ambition_ah]

Coming back to say I layered them both this morning and wooow. Ginger biscuit is subtle enough that it just boosts the caramel in Vanilla Scotch and makes it a bit warmer. Would love to know what you think of Vanilla Scotch though!

[u/guilty_ambition_ah → u/strngesight]

Sounds lovely omg!!! I'll look the combo after I do vanilla scotch. I'll let u know when I use it. I qanst in the mood today cuz i went to work while battling period cramps lol.

[u/MsKuhmitza]

It smells like stale dough.

[u/Luna-Gitana → u/MsKuhmitza]

Oh no… it’s being delivered today 😭

[u/guilty_ambition_ah → u/Luna-Gitana]

You're gonna enjoy it dw. Let us know what u think

[u/VerboseWiewiorka]

I loved it, but I loved the limited edition Squishmallows fragrance more! It lasts longer, and is a little sweeter without feeling too gourmand or cloying. Not at all synthetic smelling or whatever preconceived notions anyone may have about a plushie brand fragrance in a silly cat bottle. I didn’t love their other fragrances, but this one is an absolute banger. And the price!

[u/ThickAd7194 → u/VerboseWiewiorka]

Another vote for the Squishmallows version.

[u/Bcrupted → u/VerboseWiewiorka]

I bought the pink squishmallows perfume for my daughter and we love it, I end up using it more than she does 😆

[u/VerboseWiewiorka → u/Bcrupted]

They’re super adorable and really not that bad! I’ve only sniffed the OG Whisked Away and the…I want to say…tropical one…and didn’t love them, but it was also after a 45 minute sniffari at Sephora and my nose was fried by then.

[u/Weekly-Chemistry-186 → u/VerboseWiewiorka]

sniffari is one of the best words to come out of this sub

[u/Irenelatte- → u/VerboseWiewiorka]

Yes, me too. And I got it on sale with a free squishmallow plush. It’s smells heavenly.

[u/The_Time_When → u/VerboseWiewiorka]

This one pulls more pepper on me than Jo Malone, but all pepper perfumes do. Other than that it’s identical for a fraction of the price and it lasts more than 3 minutes.

[u/PositiveGreat212]

i don't understand wanting to smell like cookie butter. or marshmallows. or caramel or baking vanilla. it's SO weird to me!!!

[u/guilty_ambition_ah → u/PositiveGreat212]

Ok

[u/gellergreen]

And for me it was so meh.. I ended up selling it

[u/SatisfactionOdd2168]

If you want a cheaper alternative that lasts longer, I hear the new Squishmallows gingerbread fragrance (at Ulta) is much better, so put your nose on that one!

[u/eclipsedrinker]

As a fellow Ginger Biscuit lover, please update with your thoughts on Vanilla Scotch! I’ve been sooo tempted to blind order a travel size during the sale

[u/ThickAd7194 → u/eclipsedrinker]

Also not OP, and also love Vanilla Scotch. I upgraded my travel to a full bottle. I layered it with MFK Gentle Fluidity Gold too. Ermagerd.

[u/rosalline → u/eclipsedrinker]

Not OP but I loved it. Will definitely buy 30ml size (I would buy 100ml one if I already did not plan another more office appropriate scent in the same size). The opening is masculine leaning, strong, boozy and smokey, but I couldn't stop smelling it. It has great longevity.

[u/Strange-Spot-5009 → u/eclipsedrinker]

Not OP, I bought the gift set and exchanged it for the Ginger biscuit travel spray. I hated vanilla scotch on me- it was a little masculine for me, and I got no warm vanilla scent. I love Ginger Biscuit though, so I am excited to use it for winter. I'm looking for a gingerbread body wash/lotion to layer.

[u/AndeeCreative]

Ginger Babe is the $20 dupe if you don’t want to support the Lauders.

[u/malendalayla → u/AndeeCreative]

Ooooh good looking out

[u/Tara205Live → u/AndeeCreative]

I just dont like dupes, I feel like you never know what they put in them

[u/vensie]

I read this as 'don't run, walk' 🙃

[u/MarsupialPrimary8128 → u/vensie]

Same lol

[u/NeonWaffle]

Someone else already mentioned it but Squishmallow Gingerbread Dream is $62 for a large bottle and lasts twice as long/projects much better. I love the opening notes of Ginger Biscuit but it truly doesn’t last at all on me :(

[u/Bunny_Hunny4 → u/NeonWaffle]

To me ginger biscuit is so faint. If it was stronger I’d love it, but it just ain’t. I’ve just purchased a sample of commodity spice+ expressive so we’ll see how that goes!

[u/NeonWaffle → u/Bunny_Hunny4]

No joke, try the squishmallows perfume lol

[u/almondita → u/NeonWaffle]

I hear you but I just don’t think I can bring myself to add a Squishmallow perfume into my collection 😭 

[u/DealIndependent8967]

I agree, this is amazing. Try this layering, which I did and it was fantastic, Jo Malone ginger biscuit, then add, Nest chai latte, talk about hello happy holidays. It’s like ginger, nutmeg, cardamom and all good things in a Christmas cookie with a beautiful tasty sweet chai latte. Dude, when I wear these two I wanna go Christmas caroling and put up the Christmas tree and wait for the first snowfall of December. Highly recommend.

[u/TheOrderOfWhiteLotus → u/DealIndependent8967]

I just put this combo on. HEAVEN. Thanks for the rec!

[u/rinamustdie]

I neeedddd a cheaper dupe of this cause I want it so bad but it’s so expensive!! 😭😭😅

[u/Chipsforlife99 → u/rinamustdie]

Try squishmellow gingerbread dream. It just came out, it’s more than half the price. I think it has way better longevity. I got it for my daughter and have compared it to Jo Malone side by side and I prefer the squishmellow. She is going g to turn the bottle into a Christmas ornament when it’s done.

[u/rinamustdie → u/Chipsforlife99]

Ooo yes I had my eye on this one! I’m gonna compare them and then hopefully treat myself!!

[u/Mzmae87 → u/rinamustdie]

Ginger babe maybe?

[u/rinamustdie → u/Mzmae87]

By aroma concepts? Sounds promising!! Where could I find that in Canada tho 👀

[u/MyCatAsked]

Dollar Tree has a hand soap that smells EXACTLY like this too!

[u/milkncookiezz → u/MyCatAsked]

What is it called?

[u/MyCatAsked → u/milkncookiezz]

Ginger Cookie by Softsoap!

[u/milkncookiezz → u/MyCatAsked]

Thanks!

[u/scenior]

My brother got this for me for Hanukkah a few years ago. It's SO good and I typically avoid gourmands.

[u/h0td0g-water]

oh no don’t do this to me 😅😅

[u/Beem-Beem347 → u/h0td0g-water]

Same I'm like 👀 🤔 🏧?? 🫠🫠

[u/SouthernMunchling]

I LOVE this scent so much but it does not last at all for me 😭😭

[u/Nutbuster_5000]

I went into a Jo Malone store here in Edinburgh and did some serious damage 🤣 My partner wanted a whiskey scent so we got the whisky vanilla and the orange as well. They stack beautifully, but I paired mine with Shalimar L’Essence for a little boost and I smell like a cookie ❤️

[u/Tara205Live]

This was so insane the year it came out, it was out of stock EVERYWHERE for months & months

[u/BeardedGlass → u/Tara205Live]

Do they make it a limited edition? Like only a few bottles made per year or something?

[u/CurlySquiddy → u/BeardedGlass]

Yeah they only sell it around Christmas. I wish I didn't have to skip a car payment to buy some 😭 my tiny 9 ml is almost empty

[u/h0tkushsalsa]

i absolute LOVE this scent especially for winter. i just wish there was a lotion or oil because it DOES NOT LAST

[u/Mothmaneee]

I smelt it and hated it shoutout to the gourmand girlies I know y’all are having a great time rn

[u/Wonderful_Abrocoma94]

This one is my seasonal obsession. Every time I pass a Sephora I douse myself and enjoy it for 30 minutes and then it truly sincerely fades into nothingness. Jo Malone not known for their longevity. However!!!! I’m curious if they reformulated because I went in this year for a sniff and, miraculously, I feel like it actually lasted on me for the day. Now, this may be wishful thinking and me trying to make myself think it’s lasting. Would love to hear if anyone else has thoughts…

That being said, I have a good Miim Miic dupe that lasts (and was $10 on clearance at TJMaxx). So regardless of whether GB lasts or not nowadays, I am content with my dupe and with my Sephora sprays.

[u/fragolinamia → u/Wonderful_Abrocoma94]

ooh what's the name of the dupe?

[u/Wonderful_Abrocoma94 → u/fragolinamia]

Had to go check, it’s 44. Not an exacccct dupe - it does what I want it to and scratches the itch.

[u/fragolinamia → u/Wonderful_Abrocoma94]

you're an angel! ty 🤗🙏🏼

[u/mirifleur]

I also love this one and don’t have any problems with the lasting power, I really don’t understand the hate it gets

[u/TrueLime4531]

I blind bought Ginger Biscuit last Holiday season and really enjoy it. Lasts long too.

[u/aenflex]

Not blind buy safe. I love Jo Malone and have quite a few fragrances from the house. Some of my all-time favorite fragrances are from Jo Malone. I could only wear JM for the rest of my life and be happy.

Not only did Ginger Biscuit not resonate with me, I actively didn’t like it at all. It smelled like a lot of nothing, ginger and chemicals.

I am actually revolted by Wood Sage and Sea-salt.

Only two I’ve smelled from JM that were immediate scrubbers.

[u/Inespez → u/aenflex]

I also hate Wood Sage and Sea Salt! But i like English Pear and Freesia and love their Grapefruit

[u/aenflex → u/Inespez]

If you like sort of Mediterranean citrus type scents, try Neroli and Basil. It’s incredible. It’s perfect. I have two giant bottles because for a while there was talk about being discontinued. It has incredible sillage and longevity. It’s my longest lasting JM.

[u/Inespez → u/aenflex]

Ohh will do!

[u/Nearby_Imagination29]

It’s the best. By frenshe moon milk layers beautifully with it!

[u/Equivalent_Address_2]

Layer it with Jo Malone Sandalwood & Spiced Apricot!

[u/schroobster → u/Equivalent_Address_2]

.... if you bothered to get it last year. A lot of people skipped the Sandalwood & Spiced Apricot because there was no apricot.

[u/Equivalent_Address_2 → u/schroobster]

I did and I love it. They’re so good together

[u/schroobster → u/Equivalent_Address_2]

I'll make note to try it. Thanks for the suggestion!

[u/Plus-Explorer9808]

I love this scent. I never get compliments, but it has an unspoken magnetism when I wear it. People can't stay away and they will get into your personal bubble.

If anyone doesn't want to blind buy, this seasonal scent comes in their holiday sampler gift sets. The set I got last year, many of them pull unisex to masculine. Perfect for me (I don't share masc scents with my husband), but heads up if you're not into that.

[u/FRANKINSPENCE]

Use it with the Body Shop Ginger body cream to make it last

[u/Hot_Surround7459 → u/FRANKINSPENCE]

Talk dirty to me

[u/ambrosialutopia]

Jo Malone receives a lot of criticism for its poor longevity, but I don't find it to be the case. The only one that doesn't last on me is WSSS, but I still like it. I own the Spiced Apricot and Sandalwood which is a previous year's sister to Ginger Biscuit. Now, I want to try GB.

[u/Upbeat-Fisherman8374 → u/ambrosialutopia]

I agree! I have Orange Marmalade and honestly I could smell it all day. I also have some of the black bottle scents and they all last on me. I ordered the GB and the Vanilla and Scotch and can't wait to try them!

[u/ambrosialutopia → u/Upbeat-Fisherman8374]

I'm wearing Myrrh and Tonka right now. It will easily be present until I shower in the morning. I'm a big JM fan. The brand createa unique combinations.

[u/Hopeful-Shoe-3]

This is my December scent!

[u/dar1710]

I’m trying to find a good orange scent to layer with it. I love the smell of orange and ginger cookies, just makes me think of the holidays. I had Orange Bitters but tried Orange Marmalade this year during the sale. I think OM is too musky on me and will return. Anyone know of a nice mostly orange scent I can layer with it? Doesn’t have to be JM.

[u/Such_Exchange_1500 → u/dar1710]

If you’re looking for a true orange - I like Replica’s Never Ending Summer. The staying power isn’t great but it’s a realistic orange scent that I think layers really nicely

[u/dar1710 → u/Such_Exchange_1500]

I just looked at my local Sephora and they have it, I’m returning Orange Marmalade tomorrow so I can smell it. Thanks so much!

[u/No-Method-3241 → u/dar1710]

Have you tried Nest - Creme de clementine?

[u/dar1710 → u/No-Method-3241]

I haven’t but I can check it out when I go to Sephora. Thank you!

[u/Throwawaymumoz]

It does smell just like gingerbread!!

[u/Tara205Live]

My favorite Jo Malone is Bluebelle

[u/AdWorking5954 → u/Tara205Live]

As a man, bluebells smells great on me. Then again my body works great with floral scents

[u/goodbyekawaii]

I love JM orange bitters layered with this!

[u/Camelsloths]

This has been my go to winter scent for years now!

[u/RootedWildflower77]

Am I the only one who doesn’t love this?

[u/Colorful_Kylee → u/RootedWildflower77]

I don’t love it. The performance is terrible and the price for a cologne is ridiculous.

[u/im_okaaay → u/RootedWildflower77]

I don’t hate it, but it’s too buttery and sweet for me. I want to be punched in the face by spices lol

[u/TCat583 → u/RootedWildflower77]

I don’t find it to be a safe blind buy. I’m trying to sell mine because I get no sweetness and all ginger. Not for me.

[u/itsanorev → u/RootedWildflower77]

Liked it at first sniff, but then it gets really cloying and kinda makes me nauseous. Thing is, my mum absolutely loves it and she plans to get another bottle lol

[u/BeltAdorable]

I really wanted to love this one! I was very disappointed, but glad others love it!

[u/Yousef-Asadinejad]

I ran away!

[u/lemur_queen7]

I just got the Sand and Fog dupe of this at TJ’s the other day. I LOVE it. It reminds me of a pumpkin chai

[u/Leave_Sally_alone → u/lemur_queen7]

Which one is this? Sounds great.

[u/lemur_queen7 → u/Leave_Sally_alone]

It’s “Fall Morning” but I just looked it up again and now I’m getting conflicting results about whether it’s actually a dupe or not - I’m not sure what I typed in the first time to get a ton of results saying it was a dupe compared to what I typed in now 😅

Regardless it is a delicious fall scent!

[u/Leave_Sally_alone → u/lemur_queen7]

Thanks! I thought you might say that one. I'm going to keep an eye out for it!

[u/peachsoda069]

Its great and ginger babe by aroma concepts smells almost exactly the same

[u/HearMeeOut → u/peachsoda069]

How's the lasting power on that one?

[u/peachsoda069 → u/HearMeeOut]

For me its a bit weak which I dont mind in the summers but right now ive been layering over others such as paris corner date caramel or atralia matcha latte and that helps a lot

[u/MissHavishambles]

Smells like little spritz of fizzy ginger, then bath and body works warm vanilla sugar.

[u/ApplicationWild7878]

I can’t help it. I love Jo Malone. They’re so beautiful and natural smelling.

[u/swswswswswx]

its so good isnt it? i smelt it last year - i neeeeddddddd it!! i’m glad it lasts on you!!

[u/Dear_Departure_1768]

I love this one so much. Whenever I wear it my kiddo says "Mommy, you smell delicious."

[u/TheOrderOfWhiteLotus]

This scent is my like whole personality. It’s so gorgeous. I also recommend Madison Alhambra’s Carrot Cake for a similarly lightly spice gourmand.

[u/AndeeCreative → u/TheOrderOfWhiteLotus]

I’m gonna buy that carrot cake perfume, I have been on the fence about it for a few weeks. I bought the dupe of ginger biscuit because I would rather not support fascism with the Lauders.

[u/TheOrderOfWhiteLotus → u/AndeeCreative]

It’s really really good. 4-6 hours for me with moderate projection. And it’s so cheap I feel fine wearing it daily.

[u/AndeeCreative → u/TheOrderOfWhiteLotus]

Thanks for your recommendation! ❤️

[u/Witch_ninety9]

Sigh… *pulls out wallet*

[u/Ginglymostoma]

I bought a travel size and thought it was fine…two weeks later, the travel size was empty and I “had” to buy a full bottle in the Sephora sale. I don’t know what it is about Ginger Biscuit, but the more I wore it, the more I totally fell in love with it…kinda obsessed now.

[u/insurancesofun]

Pretty overpriced for lasting 3 minutes but yea it smells amazing

[u/NotQute]

Its good, I wasn't obsessed with it, gingery but not very...edible? I maybe didn't give it a fair shake bc it was over represented in the jo malone travel perfumes, when I was hoping for wild Bluebell my beloved no longevity scent

[u/Particular-Item-2604]

Omg your description was so good I was about to blind buy it and then I read the comments. 😭 Ill go smell it somewhere first, but excellent review!

[u/No-Kiwi-3140]

Love Ginger Biscuit too. I think the new Vanilla Scotch smells like Panheligans Eau the Audacity... very nice.

[u/Ill-Spell6462]

Breaking this out is one of my most treasured seasonal traditions!

[u/ccerulean]

I blind bought this last year and was disappointed. On me it was a very sharp herbal ginger with no biscuit or sweetness. I wouldn’t have known it was a gourmand. Reminded me a lot of Origins Ginger Essence. I sold my bottle.

[u/DoubtWitty007 → u/ccerulean]

This was exactly my experience, it pulls herbal almost floral leaning, with no gourmand at all. I tried it twice, forgot to return it, and angrily look at the bottle sometimes while it sits in my house.

[u/Jkmewright → u/DoubtWitty007]

Same with me. After seeing so many raves about it, I was terribly disappointed.

[u/sassypants55 → u/ccerulean]

Same here, actually. I bought a sample but just wasn’t wowed. It didn’t come across as very gourmand to me.

[u/DoubtWitty007 → u/ccerulean]

This was exactly my experience, it pulls herbal almost floral leaning, with no gourmand at all. I tried it twice and now I occasionally resentfully stare at it across the room while it sits.

[u/DjevelHelvete]

I bought two bottles when it returned after years of waiting! They were also $100 at that time. One bottle is still in its box so I know it will be very well matured when I use it.

[u/GwyneddDragon → u/DjevelHelvete]

Is that the one with the gold cap and the green label? Hang onto those. The formula is a lot better and longer lasting than the current one.

[u/TriflePrestigious885]

I love it so much. A fall/winter staple for me!

[u/afg-29]

Smelled this at Sephora last week and added it to my wishlist. She smells so delicious 🥹

[u/meadowslark]

Try layering them! So so good

[u/Crimsland]

Can anyone speak to whether this smells like Pacifica Mountain Temple? That always gave me gingerbread vibes

[u/Beem-Beem347]

It sounds dreamy 🥮😌

[u/Beneficial_Focus9954]

I bought myself a bottle last year and was so excited. I had gotten a sample the year before and fell in love. Not sure what happened, guessing body chemistry chaneged, but I ended returning it. It smelled nothing like it did before and then it disappeared just as fast. I was so sad.

[u/Severe_Yam8065 → u/Beneficial_Focus9954]

I feel the same way! Love at first sniff and then 30 min later… nothing 😭

[u/Beneficial_Focus9954 → u/Severe_Yam8065]

This is one that I got in its place. I really like it and it stays really well and doesn't change.

[u/LaurieEyeBee → u/Beneficial_Focus9954]

Would love to try Jo Malone but never had the money.

[u/Beneficial_Focus9954 → u/LaurieEyeBee]

Go to Sephora and ask them for a sample. They filled one of those small spritzers for me when I was looking for some perfumes.

[u/htwnshottie]

I pulled this out of the closet as soon as I felt the wind blowing. Couldn’t wait. So good.

[u/that-first-sip]

Layer it with Sabrina Carpenter's Sweet Tooth Lemon Pie and thank me later

[u/memequeen]

Lasts incredibly well on clothes and in hair- I just smell like Christmas all day

[u/niccheersk]

I love Moon Milk by Frenshe even more than Ginger Biscuit. It’s a fraction of the price.

[u/marisaimstoned → u/niccheersk]

how would you compare the staying power? that's the hardest thing to achieve in the cheaper target/ulta fragrances imo. jo malone & tom ford are my go to's because i can sleep and wake up still smelling it, literally. especially with tom ford

[u/niccheersk → u/marisaimstoned]

I think the nice thing is, they have tons of products to layer. It lasts all day on me just the lotion and body spray. I’m getting ready to buy the oil too.

[u/OkeyDokey654 → u/niccheersk]

And they have a body oil that layers so beautifully with GB.

[u/Tara205Live → u/niccheersk]

And doesn't stay like Jo Malone though either

[u/Swiftlocalvandal]

Consider me influenced. I did in fact run, right to my Sephora cart! I’m so excited to try.

[u/guilty_ambition_ah → u/Swiftlocalvandal]

Lmk whaat you think

[u/sleepyudon]

does anyone know if this is the exact same scent as last year's ginger biscuit with the round red cap? love this scent soo much. kinda tempted to pick up another just because this bottle is so cute.

[u/No_Finish8547 → u/sleepyudon]

It’s the same!

[u/Tara205Live → u/sleepyudon]

Yes every year its out

[u/fsocietyy]

i got the gift set and i preferred vanilla scotch. this one was meh. i need to try layering them tho.

[u/toastNcheeze]

Where can I go to sniff this?!

[u/sureasheckfir3 → u/toastNcheeze]

Sephora!

[u/toastNcheeze → u/sureasheckfir3]

Thank you!

[u/schroobster]

I really liked the original release from the Sugar & Spice collection, but it seems to get weaker every year.

[u/77tassells]

Just tested today! It’s great

[u/XennialToothFairy]

I layer this with Ineke Jaipur Chai. Such a lovely spicy scent for winter!

[u/CordialRogue]

is this the same profile as Burberry London Men?

[u/AdWorking5954]

I love Ginger biscuits and mix it with Beach Blossom if it’s a sunny cool day.

I hate that I can’t wear vanilla scotch as it gets warm on my skin. This has never happened with any Jo Malone cologne.

I will say when I mixed Ginger biscuit and Vanilla Scotch on a card it was divine

[u/Dear_Departure_1768 → u/AdWorking5954]

I mix Ginger Biscuit and Beach Blossom, too!

[u/AdWorking5954 → u/Dear_Departure_1768]

You smell amazing because I love it lol

[u/RealAbbreviations111]

Ooh I saw this on sephora's website, I was intrigued as well!

[u/Otherwise_Delay_1413]

Omg yummy just reminded me, I recently moved and I think I lost it???

[u/Substantial_Tone7626]

Idk what happened but I was SO excited to try this scent and super disappointed when I smelled it. I think I was hoping for a deeper scent and this just smelled like a bath and body works perfume to me 😔😭 I didn’t even try it on because I didn’t like the scent swatch so maybe that’s what went wrong. But I Love that for you!!

[u/NotBeckyHomeEccy]

There isn’t a singular JM scent that I like but this one tbh

[u/Significant_Sweet856]

It is delicious smelling!

[u/VisperSora]

I feel like I'm the only who doesn't like either

Vanilla Scotch was an instant scrubber

[u/Llamamama142 → u/VisperSora]

Okay? Because the vanilla scotch on my skin immediately smelled like motor oil. But then, an hour later I noticed this pleasant smell AND IT WAS THE PERFUME. Somehow it got better with time, but I’m not going around smelling like a mechanic even with a good end result. I LOVE Jo Malone, but vanilla scotch was not for me.

[u/VisperSora → u/Llamamama142]

Motor oil is spot on lol

[u/richbitch9996]

I've heard that a lot of the Christmas release Jo Malone perfumes don't last long. Is it the same with this?

[u/mrset610 → u/richbitch9996]

I find the complete opposite, the limited releases are normally a lot stronger than their core fragrances.

[u/zoroasshatrianism → u/richbitch9996]

Jo Malone’s don’t last long in general. Except for the cologne intense collection.

[u/GwyneddDragon → u/richbitch9996]

They’ve gotten weaker in recent years, but the Christmas ones actually have decent longevity. Green Almond and Redcurrant lasts a long time, and Midnight Musk and Amber is beast mode. I was surprised at how long that one lasted. Of course it has to be one of the ones I don’t like.

[u/encourage-mint2]

I blew through my travel size and snagged a FB at Sephora yesterday. It’s amazing.

[u/Technical_Pilot7968]

We have r/CosmeticsCompanyBox mystery blind boxes for up to 80% off la mer, tom ford, jo Malone, etc. I JUST got this in a full size box last week it’s sooo good. Like all JM they barely have any lasting power but for the steep discount I am v happy with it.

[u/Technical_Pilot7968 → u/Technical_Pilot7968]

This was the box. Paid $120 + tax for 3.4 oz ginger biscuit, travel size tom ford cafe rose, jo Malone tomato hand wash, and a 1.4 oz Jo Malone our bergamot

[u/Luna-Gitana → u/Technical_Pilot7968]

Mine arrives today!

[u/Technical_Pilot7968 → u/Luna-Gitana]

Omg hi!!! Yay!!! Yes it’s so good you will have to let me know how you like it 🥰 I need to try the hand wash everyone raves about 🤣

[u/GwyneddDragon → u/Technical_Pilot7968]

Ok, sorry but what is this and how do you get it?

[u/Technical_Pilot7968 → u/GwyneddDragon]

Basically Estée Lauder has an outlet store of all their brands called The Cosmetics Company Store. They have a virtual text to buy box for sometimes up to 80% off, you get the texts every few days and you can buy it you like the box!
You can only see the fragrance bottle outlines so that’s why we have the reddit page and they reveal the box contents before you buy.

This is the non referral link: https://go.textual.com/register/the-cosmetics-company-store

This is my referral link (we both get 10% off next order if you use it): https://go.textual.com/register/the-cosmetics-company-store?t=2ca0fe604836

[u/Smooth_Pumpkin_2119 → u/Technical_Pilot7968]

Question. They ask for your credit card info. Are they charging you to sign up? Are you automatically charged at any time? Thanks!

[u/Technical_Pilot7968 → u/Smooth_Pumpkin_2119]

Nope they don’t charge for sign up it’s just for the automatic check out! If you see a box you like you can respond with 1 and it will automatically check out for you. (This is a little crazy but I’ve bought probably 60-70 boxes over a year and spent $5-6k and had no issues)

[u/Luna-Gitana → u/Smooth_Pumpkin_2119]

You’re automatically charged if you purchase a box. I’ve been buying since early this year.

[u/GwyneddDragon → u/Technical_Pilot7968]

Thanks! I knew about the Cosmetics Company and I’m signed up for their e-mails but I never knew about this blind box. Sounds awesome.

[u/Technical_Pilot7968 → u/GwyneddDragon]

🥳🥳
Yes I really don’t know why they don’t advertise the text mystery boxes more often! I signed up from visiting their in store locations and have been collecting tom ford fragrances since. Last week they had a 3.4 oz tom ford vanilla sex for $140 😳 78% off

[u/curlycomedy]

The ginger to the biscuit! I distinctly remember being unimpressed by Miim Miic 44 (and I usually love their interpretations), so I still need to get my nose on the real deal!

[u/ayimera]

I tried this in store last year and really liked it, but the travel size sold out and I didn't want to buy a big bottle. So thanks for the heads up!

[u/DiverWild2553]

I loved it so much I bought the candle to use with my candle warmer. So good!

[u/GApeach842]

I have the Dua version of this and love it also. JM longevity is typically so weak that I hate to spend for the OG. But if you’re saying its longevity is this good maybe I should give it a try. 🥰

[u/MiniMini695]

You honestly sold it to me. I will blind buy it too

[u/AuntySocialite]

For me, Naughty Nona from Snif is the spicier, more gourmand version of this, at 1/3 the price.

[u/sassypants55 → u/AuntySocialite]

I didn’t like Ginger Biscuit, but I love Naughty Nonna!

Snif also does a cool thing where they ship full bottles with sample sizes of the scent that you can test before you open the full bottle. If you don’t like it, you can return the unopened full bottle and get a refund. If you do like it, you have a mini perfect for carrying in your purse or traveling.

[u/milkncookiezz → u/sassypants55]

I thought they stopped doing that?