With its warm tones of fresh pine, spicy cinnamon and crisp juniper berry, Jubilant Pine & Patchouli captures the welcoming spirit of Molton Brown's original salon as they celebrate their 50 year anniversary.
The scene is set at their original salon on a clear, crisp Christmas Eve in the heart of London, 1971: Twinkling golden lights gleam through the curve of frosted glass. An emerald wreath of fresh pine, rich patchouli and luscious red fruits invite you in its festive halo of scent. The generous sprinkle of spicy cinnamon over smooth suede and creamy vanilla, an irresistible touch. Celebratory. Nostalgic. Seasonal.
Master Perfumer Jacques Chabert was inspired by the heart-warming energy of London’s festive countdown when creating this fragrance. With top notes of pine, cinnamon and juniper berries; middle notes of red fruits, ambergris and suede; and base notes of vanilla, musk and patchouli. Jubilant Pine & Patchouli is an eau de toilette, edt.
Fashion for Lunch: This opens with a burst of juniper berries; they are light, bright, sparkling and have a real effervescent feel to them. As I’m sure you know, juniper berries are a key ingredient in gin and there’s a real gin cocktails feel to this fragrance, which is emphasized by the soft cinnamon note. As for the pine accord, is less dark and woodsy than you might expect, instead it’s soft, green and more translucent pine. If you imagine light green spruce adorned with fairy lights, rather than a big woodsy pine tree… that’s what the pine is like, more of a suggestion than a focal point. At the heart of the fragrance, there is delightful red fruits which mingle with the juniper berries, as well as textured notes of leathery suede and slightly sweet, resinous amber. Which blend beautiful with a warm and heavy base of vanilla, musk and patchouli. Whilst I love a deep rich, woodsy pine fragrance for my home, it’s hard to imagine those accords translating into a personal fragrance. So instead, what Molton Brown has done is given us more of a party time gin-based cocktail with a hint of pine spruce. It’s sparkling, festive, filled with red berries, gourmand notes and a hint of Christmas tree. It’s a unisex fragrance which has a real evening, party time atmosphere and a hint of vintage glamour. It’s light, bright, enjoyable, unique and perfect for the Christmas season! Fabulous!
