English Oak & Hazelnut Cologne by Jo Malone London

Brand: Jo Malone London

Concentration: Cologne

Scent overview

A forest walk: crunchy green hazelnut over earthy vetiver, on roasted oak.

Is English Oak & Hazelnut Cologne worth it?

How it smells: Opens with hazelnut, vetiver at the heart, then dries down to oak.

Scent Score: 35/100 (Weak). Doesn't stand out. Fades faster than most fragrances. Nothing wrong with it, but similar fragrances do more. Sample it before buying a bottle. Performance 19, versatility 67, layerability 40 and value 19, each out of 100.

What to expect: Longevity: Fades fast. Plan to reapply. Projection: Arm's-length projection. Best for: Spring and fall, for the office and casual days. Layering: Best worn on its own. Leans: Unisex.

Scent Character

Cologne · Introduced 2017 · Unisex

Key accords: Hazelnut, Vetiver, Oak

Top Notes

  • Hazelnut

Heart Notes

Base Notes

  • Oak

Occasions: Office, Casual

Seasons: Fall, Spring

Fragrance overview

English Oak & Hazelnut Cologne by Jo Malone London belongs to the woody fragrance family. A forest walk: crunchy green hazelnut over earthy vetiver, on roasted oak. English Oak & Hazelnut Cologne opens with Hazelnut. The heart brings Vetiver. It dries down to Oak.

How to wear English Oak & Hazelnut Cologne

On skin, English Oak & Hazelnut Cologne by Jo Malone London has moderate longevity, moderate projection, an intensity of 4/10, Cologne concentration. It's best in fall and spring. Reach for it for office and casual. Its best layering match in the catalog is Crimson Rocks by Amouage. Apply Crimson Rocks first — its floral depth anchors the blend. Wait 30 seconds, then mist English Oak & Hazelnut Cologne over the top for woody complexity. Start with 2 sprays English Oak & Hazelnut Cologne : 1 spray Crimson Rocks and adjust to taste.

How the notes develop

English Oak & Hazelnut Cologne opens with Hazelnut.

The heart brings Vetiver.

It dries down to Oak.

What to layer with English Oak & Hazelnut Cologne

  • Amouage Crimson Rocks bottle

    Crimson Rocks by Amouage

    Signature Worthy · 98/99

    Woody and floral scents naturally complement each other, and they share vetiver and oak.

    Order: Apply Crimson Rocks first — its floral depth anchors the blend. Wait 30 seconds, then mist English Oak & Hazelnut Cologne over the top for woody complexity.

    Ratio: 2 sprays English Oak & Hazelnut Cologne : 1 spray Crimson Rocks

  • Bond No. 9 Washington Square bottle

    Washington Square by Bond No. 9

    Signature Worthy · 96/99

    Woody and floral scents naturally complement each other, and they share vetiver.

    Order: Apply Washington Square first — its floral depth anchors the blend. Wait 30 seconds, then mist English Oak & Hazelnut Cologne over the top for woody complexity.

    Ratio: 2 sprays English Oak & Hazelnut Cologne : 2 sprays Washington Square

  • Maison Francis Kurkdjian Féminin Pluriel Eau de Parfum bottle

    Féminin Pluriel Eau de Parfum by Maison Francis Kurkdjian

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    Signature Worthy · 96/99

    Woody and floral scents naturally complement each other, and they share vetiver.

    Order: Apply Féminin Pluriel Eau de Parfum first — its floral depth anchors the blend. Wait 30 seconds, then mist English Oak & Hazelnut Cologne over the top for woody complexity.

    Ratio: 2 sprays English Oak & Hazelnut Cologne : 2 sprays Féminin Pluriel Eau de Parfum

  • Xerjoff Accento bottle

    Accento by Xerjoff

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    Signature Worthy · 96/99

    Woody and floral scents naturally complement each other, and they share vetiver.

    Order: Apply Accento first — its floral depth anchors the blend. Wait 30 seconds, then mist English Oak & Hazelnut Cologne over the top for woody complexity.

    Ratio: 2 sprays English Oak & Hazelnut Cologne : 1 spray Accento

  • Chanel Allure Homme Édition Blanche bottle

    Allure Homme Édition Blanche by Chanel

    Signature Worthy · 96/99

    Woody and oriental scents naturally complement each other, and they share vetiver.

    Order: Apply Allure Homme Édition Blanche first — its oriental depth anchors the blend. Wait 30 seconds, then mist English Oak & Hazelnut Cologne over the top for woody complexity.

    Ratio: 2 sprays English Oak & Hazelnut Cologne : 2 sprays Allure Homme Édition Blanche

Pairings to approach with care

  • Orto Parisi Boccanera bottle

    Boccanera by Orto Parisi

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    Not Recommended · 30/99

    Boccanera has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Boccanera brings a gourmand contrast to this woody scent.

    Order: Apply Boccanera first — its gourmand depth anchors the blend. Wait 30 seconds, then mist English Oak & Hazelnut Cologne over the top for woody complexity.

    Ratio: 2 sprays English Oak & Hazelnut Cologne : 1 spray Boccanera

  • Kilian Black Phantom - Memento Mori bottle

    Black Phantom - Memento Mori by Kilian

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    Not Recommended · 31/99

    Black Phantom - Memento Mori has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Black Phantom - Memento Mori brings a gourmand contrast to this woody scent.

    Order: Apply Black Phantom - Memento Mori first — its gourmand depth anchors the blend. Wait 30 seconds, then mist English Oak & Hazelnut Cologne over the top for woody complexity.

    Ratio: 2 sprays English Oak & Hazelnut Cologne : 1 spray Black Phantom - Memento Mori

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Frequently asked questions

Which notes are listed for English Oak & Hazelnut Cologne?

English Oak & Hazelnut Cologne opens with Hazelnut. The heart brings Vetiver. It dries down to Oak.

How long does English Oak & Hazelnut Cologne last, and how strong is it?

English Oak & Hazelnut Cologne by Jo Malone London has moderate longevity, moderate projection, an intensity of 4/10, Cologne concentration.

When should you wear English Oak & Hazelnut Cologne?

It's best in fall and spring. It suits office and casual.

What layers well with English Oak & Hazelnut Cologne?

Crimson Rocks by Amouage is its strongest match (98% compatibility). Woody and floral scents naturally complement each other, and they share vetiver and oak. Apply Crimson Rocks first — its floral depth anchors the blend. Wait 30 seconds, then mist English Oak & Hazelnut Cologne over the top for woody complexity. Start with 2 sprays English Oak & Hazelnut Cologne : 1 spray Crimson Rocks.

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