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Amber & Lavender
Cologne · 1995
$8
Room for several wears. Glass spray, about 20 to 30 sprays.
Ships within 2 business days. Free US shipping from $75.
Hand-filled from an original bottle into a Cabinet Noir vial, under our own label. Cabinet Noir is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Jo Malone London.
The composition
Amber & Lavender opens bright and herbal, with lavender, mint and bergamot giving it a crisp, clean start. Clove and a touch of cinnamon warm the heart, and the drydown settles into soft amber, patchouli and a resinous thread of myrrh.
It is a dry, soapy fougère rather than a sweet one, close in spirit to the colognes once kept on a barber's shelf. It layers easily with other Jo Malone colognes, and it suits anyone drawn to an aromatic lavender that stays clean.
What wearers say
- Wearers most often praise a clean, soapy lavender fougère with a warm amber and spice drydown, and many call it classic and well made.
- The main complaint is a sharp, herbal opening that some find astringent or old fashioned, and a minority dislike it outright.
- Longevity reports vary widely; several reviewers find it lasts longer than most Jo Malone colognes, while others say it fades within a few hours.
- Many find it leans masculine, though a good number of women say they wear it happily, and some layer it with other Jo Malone colognes.
- People wear it year round, most often by day, with slightly more votes for spring, fall and winter than for summer.
Summarized by Cabinet Noir from public reviews on Fragrantica and Basenotes, checked 14 October 2026.
Compared with
- Myrrh & TonkaJo Malone London
- A house sibling that also pairs lavender with myrrh, but Myrrh & Tonka is a richer Cologne Intense that turns sweet and warm on tonka. Amber & Lavender is drier and more herbal, with mint and clove up front.
- ColoniaAcqua di Parma
- Reviewers compare the two classic colognes. Colonia is brighter and led by citrus, while Amber & Lavender is spicier and darker, with clove, amber and myrrh beneath its lavender.
- Rive Gauche Pour HommeYves Saint Laurent
- Both are barbershop fougères built on lavender. Rive Gauche Pour Homme adds anise and a smooth, shaving cream feel; Amber & Lavender is simpler and more herbal, with mint and clove.
Lot 049
The number on your vial matches the bottle it was filled from. Provenance
Shipping and returns
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The notes
Opening
Top
- Lavender
- Mint
- Bergamot
Development
Heart
- Clove
- Lily-of-the-Valley
- Cinnamon
Drydown
Base
- Amber
- Patchouli
- Myrrh
Questions about Amber & Lavender
Is Jo Malone Amber & Lavender discontinued?
Jo Malone London no longer lists Amber & Lavender Cologne on its US or UK sites, and a Fragrantica reviewer reported in 2022 that a department store called it discontinued. Another reviewer reports it returning in 2025 in the house's Archive collection, which brings retired colognes back for limited runs.
Is Amber & Lavender a men's or a unisex fragrance?
Fragrantica lists Amber & Lavender as a fragrance for men, and Parfumo lists it for women and men. Many reviewers find it leans masculine, yet plenty of women on Fragrantica and Basenotes say they wear it themselves.
Who created Jo Malone Amber & Lavender?
Amber & Lavender was launched by Jo Malone London in 1995. Fragrantica and Basenotes credit the perfumer Bertrand Duchaufour, and Basenotes also lists Jo Malone herself.
What concentration is Amber & Lavender?
Amber & Lavender is a Cologne, the house's standard strength, which Basenotes lists as an Eau de Cologne. It is lighter than an eau de parfum. Jo Malone also sold the scent as a body wash, body cream and bath oil.
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