Game of Spades Emerald by Jo Milano Paris
Brand: Jo Milano Paris
Concentration: Parfum
Scent overview
A clean citrus-ginger musk: bergamot, ginger and grapefruit over orange blossom and neroli, drying down to musk and ambrette.
Is Game of Spades Emerald worth it?
How it smells: Opens with bergamot, ginger and grapefruit, orange blossom and neroli at the heart, then dries down to musk and ambrette.
Scent Score: 70/100 (Good). Under the radar. New and picking up. Worth getting to know before everyone else does. Performance 65, versatility 73, layerability 80 and value 65, each out of 100.
What to expect: Longevity: Lasts a full workday. Projection: Arm's-length projection. Best for: Spring and summer, for daytime and the office. Layering: Layers easily with most of the catalog. Leans: Unisex.
Scent Character
Parfum · Introduced 2025 · Unisex
Key accords: Bergamot, Ginger, Grapefruit, Orange Blossom, Neroli, Musk
Top Notes
- Bergamot
- Ginger
- Grapefruit
Heart Notes
- Orange Blossom
- Neroli
- Ginger
Base Notes
Occasions: Daytime, Office, Casual
Seasons: Spring, Summer
Fragrance overview
Game of Spades Emerald by Jo Milano Paris belongs to the fresh fragrance family. A clean citrus-ginger musk: bergamot, ginger and grapefruit over orange blossom and neroli, drying down to musk and ambrette. Game of Spades Emerald opens with Bergamot, Ginger, and Grapefruit. The heart brings Orange Blossom, Neroli, and Ginger. It dries down to Musk and Ambrette.
How to wear Game of Spades Emerald
On skin, Game of Spades Emerald by Jo Milano Paris has good longevity, moderate projection, an intensity of 5/10, Parfum concentration. It's best in spring and summer. Reach for it for daytime, office, and casual. Its best layering match in the catalog is Y EDP by Yves Saint Laurent. Apply Game of Spades Emerald first as your base layer. Its fresh character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Y EDP on top for aromatic lift. Start with 2 sprays Game of Spades Emerald : 2 sprays Y EDP and adjust to taste.
How the notes develop
Game of Spades Emerald opens with Bergamot, Ginger, and Grapefruit.
The heart brings Orange Blossom, Neroli, and Ginger.
It dries down to Musk and Ambrette.
What to layer with Game of Spades Emerald
Y EDP by Yves Saint Laurent
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Fresh and aromatic scents naturally complement each other, and they share bergamot and ginger.
Order: Apply Game of Spades Emerald first as your base layer. Its fresh character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Y EDP on top for aromatic lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Game of Spades Emerald : 2 sprays Y EDP
212 Men by Carolina Herrera
BuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.Signature Worthy · 98/99
Fresh and aromatic scents naturally complement each other, and they share bergamot, ginger, and grapefruit.
Order: Apply Game of Spades Emerald first as your base layer. Its fresh character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer 212 Men on top for aromatic lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Game of Spades Emerald : 2 sprays 212 Men
Magnolia Nobile by Acqua di Parma
BuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission. Is FragranceNet legit?Signature Worthy · 98/99
Fresh and floral scents naturally complement each other, and they share bergamot, grapefruit, and musk.
Order: Apply Game of Spades Emerald first as your base layer. Its fresh character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Magnolia Nobile on top for floral lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Game of Spades Emerald : 2 sprays Magnolia Nobile
J'adore by Dior
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Fresh and floral scents naturally complement each other, and they share bergamot and musk.
Order: Apply Game of Spades Emerald first as your base layer. Its fresh character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer J'adore on top for floral lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Game of Spades Emerald : 2 sprays J'adore
Paradoxe by Prada
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Fresh and floral scents naturally complement each other, and they share bergamot, neroli, and ambrette.
Order: Apply Game of Spades Emerald first as your base layer. Its fresh character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Paradoxe on top for floral lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Game of Spades Emerald : 2 sprays Paradoxe
Pairings to approach with care
Donna Born In Roma Intense by Valentino
Not Recommended · 30/99
Donna Born In Roma Intense has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Donna Born In Roma Intense brings an oriental contrast to this fresh scent.
Order: Apply Game of Spades Emerald first as your base layer. Its fresh character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Donna Born In Roma Intense on top for oriental lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Game of Spades Emerald : 1 spray Donna Born In Roma Intense
Chocolate Greedy by Montale
Not Recommended · 31/99
Chocolate Greedy has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Chocolate Greedy brings a gourmand contrast to this fresh scent.
Order: Apply Game of Spades Emerald first as your base layer. Its fresh character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Chocolate Greedy on top for gourmand lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Game of Spades Emerald : 1 spray Chocolate Greedy
Related fragrances and why
- Y EDP by Yves Saint Laurent — Both include bergamot and ginger.
- 212 Men by Carolina HerreraBuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.— Both include bergamot, ginger, and grapefruit.
- Magnolia Nobile by Acqua di ParmaBuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission. Is FragranceNet legit?— Both include bergamot, grapefruit, and musk.
Frequently asked questions
Which notes are listed for Game of Spades Emerald?
Game of Spades Emerald opens with Bergamot, Ginger, and Grapefruit. The heart brings Orange Blossom, Neroli, and Ginger. It dries down to Musk and Ambrette.
How long does Game of Spades Emerald last, and how strong is it?
Game of Spades Emerald by Jo Milano Paris has good longevity, moderate projection, an intensity of 5/10, Parfum concentration.
When should you wear Game of Spades Emerald?
It's best in spring and summer. It suits daytime, office, and casual.
What layers well with Game of Spades Emerald?
Y EDP by Yves Saint Laurent is its strongest match (98% compatibility). Fresh and aromatic scents naturally complement each other, and they share bergamot and ginger. Apply Game of Spades Emerald first as your base layer. Its fresh character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Y EDP on top for aromatic lift. Start with 2 sprays Game of Spades Emerald : 2 sprays Y EDP.
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