Plum in Cognac

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• SirCharlie

  January 26, 2022

  

  Plum in Cognac by Scents of Wood is probably the most well-known perfume from this rising brand. The concept is brilliant: maturing the alcohol used in the compositions in barrels of various woods or spirits (cognac, cedar, acacia, bourbon, oak, etc.) to then create bold, complex, and extreme quality fragrances. It smells like a very rested plum liqueur, dark, rough, and intoxicating. It also has mature woody nuances boosted by cinnamon and a sweetness that contrasts with an earthy accord (I imagine osmanthus and vetiver) that balances the mix and prevents it from being a cloying syrup. Its evolution is minimal, but I think that’s fine, as it simply reduces the intensity of that roughness I noticed at first. I see it as unisex, elegant, and for dates in exclusively cold climates, with very good performance and an original structure of great quality. I like it a lot, I would definitely own it, and I believe above all, this house deserves to be known and to keep growing. Rating: 9/10

• SirCharlie

  February 20, 2022

  

  Plum in Cognac by Scents of Wood is probably the most famous perfume from this rising brand. The idea is brilliant: maturing the alcohol of its creations in barrels of all kinds (cognac, cedar, acacia, bourbon, oak…) to create potent, complex, and extreme quality fragrances. It smells like a very rested plum liqueur, dark, rough, and intoxicating, with mature woody nuances boosted by cinnamon and a sweetness that contrasts with a touch of earthiness (osmanthus and vetiver) without it being a cloying syrup. Its evolution is minimal, but I think that’s fine; it just reduces the intensity of that initial roughness. It’s unisex, elegant, and for dates in exclusively cold climates, with excellent performance and an original structure of great quality. I love it, I would own it without a doubt, and I believe above all, this house deserves to be known and to keep growing. Rating: 9/10

• Bigfan23

  January 13, 2024

  

  Plum in Cognac smells incredible and its creation is super innovative. Although it doesn’t contain real cognac, it does feature rum as the main note; the name comes from the fact that it matured in cognac barrels, something unique I haven’t seen before. At first, it smells a bit old-fashioned and with a sweetness that didn’t quite convince me, but the opening is what I like least. When the notes blend together in the dry-down, it becomes impressive. Over time, it evolves completely on the skin and is one of the most three-dimensional fragrances I’ve tried; the longer it lasts, the better. It’s sweet, fruity, and juicy plum, with spicy cinnamon that blends perfectly with Peruvian balsam and powdery vanilla. For me, the plum reminds me of maraschino cherries. Everything rests on a warm base of woody, alcoholic rum that evokes those barrels. It’s cosy, warm, and mysterious; if purple had a scent, this would be it. It’s very singular and doesn’t smell like anything else I’ve tried. It’s ideal for autumn and winter, but also for spring and cool summer nights. The projection is solid and the longevity excellent: over 10 hours. Be careful with the colour of the liquid; it’s plum (dark purple) and don’t spray it on clothes. I’d wanted to try it for ages, but getting a sample in Europe is difficult. A kind lady gave me a few millilitres and, wow!, it didn’t disappoint. It’s an olfactory masterpiece and I’ll eventually buy a bottle. Everyone should try it at least once. Other brands should take note. Update: I just received my bottle of Jovoy Paris and I think they reformulated the liquid so it’s not plum-coloured; the sample was dark purple and stained my skin, but the bottle’s is lighter. The performance remains very good: over 16 hours of longevity and a soft projection.

• Bigfan23

  January 26, 2024

  

  Plum in Cognac smells incredible and its creative process is super innovative. As I’ve been told, it doesn’t contain real cognac but rum as the key note. It’s named so because it matured in a cognac barrel, something unique and for me, unprecedented in perfumery. The aroma sounds a bit old-fashioned and strange to me, with a sweetness that sometimes is annoying. But the opening is what I like least; when the notes come together in the dry-down, it becomes impressive. Over time, it evolves completely on the skin; I dare say it’s one of the most three-dimensional fragrances I’ve tried. The longer it lasts, the better. It smells of sweet, fruity, acidic, and juicy plum with spicy cinnamon that blends perfectly with Peruvian balsam and powdery vanilla. For me, the plum reminds me of maraschino cherries. Everything settles on a warm base of woody, alcoholic rum like that cognac barrel. It emits a cosy and mysterious impression. If purple had a scent, this would be it. It’s very singular and doesn’t resemble anything else. It’s ideal for autumn and winter but also works well in spring and cool summer nights. The projection is solid and the longevity excellent: over 10 hours. Be careful with the colour of the liquid; it’s plum (dark purple) and it shouldn’t be sprayed on clothes. I’ve been wanting to try it for ages but getting a sample in Europe is difficult. Finally, a kind lady split some millilitres for me and, wow!, it didn’t disappoint. It’s an olfactory masterpiece and I’ll eventually buy a bottle. Everyone should try it at least once. Other brands should take note. Update: I received my Jovoy Paris bottle last week and I think they reformulated the liquid so it’s not plum-coloured; the sample was dark purple and stained my skin but the bottle’s is lighter. The performance remains very good: over 16 hours of longevity and a soft projection.