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Jo Malone Kohdo Wood Collection by Day & Night (2008) {New Fragrances}

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Jo Malone will introduce a new unisex duo of limited-edition perfumes in May of 2008 inspired by the Japanese incense ceremony of Kohdo. The collection which includes two incense-based scents that are meant to be worn, one by day, the other by night, or layered together (you are free) is called the Kohdo Wood Collection and the two fragrances associated with it are Lotus Blossom & Water Lily (day), and Dark Amber & Ginger Lily (night)......

The diurnal one is described as being energizing, while the nocturnal one is calming and sensual.

Lotus Blossom & Water Lily

Top Notes: Aquatic Accord, Grapefruit, Bergamot, Mandarin
Middle Notes: Sacred Lotus Blossom, Freesia, Honeysuckle, Water Lily, Jasmine
Base Notes: Temple Incense, Amber, Sandalwood, Musk, Aloeswood, Guaiac Wood


Lotus Blossom & Water Lily Collection
Cologne (3.4 fl oz; 100 ml) $95 USA / $118 CAN, Cologne (1 fl oz; 30 ml) $50 USA / $70 CAN
Bath Oil (6.8 oz; 200 ml) $100 USA / $150 CAN, Home Candle (200g) $65 USA / $98 CAN
suggested retail prices
 

Dark Amber & Ginger Lily
 
Top Notes: Black Cardamom, Pink Pepper, Ginger
Middle Notes: Night Blooming Jasmine, Orchid, Water Lily, Rose
Base Notes: Black Amber, White Pepperwood, Leather, Patchouli, Sandalwood, Kyara Incense Accord

Dark Amber & Ginger Lily Collection
Cologne (3.4 fl oz; 100 ml) $95 USA / $118 CAN, Cologne (1 fl oz; 30 ml) $50 USA / $70 CAN
Bath Oil (6.8 oz; 200 ml) $100 USA / $150 CAN, Home Candle (200g) $65 USA / $98 CAN
suggested retail prices

Available May 2008 at Jo Malone Shops, www.jomalone.com, specialty stores
including Bergdorf Goodman, select Neiman Marcus and Saks Fifth Avenue stores nationwide. Available exclusively at Holt Renfrew in Canada.

(via Jo Malone press release)

For another set of perfumes issued in 2008 inspired by the Kohdo art of fragrance appreciation see also Parfums 137 Nara 1869

Please our review of the two Kohdo Wood perfumes

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The black bottle looks gorgeous. Sounds very interesting. Thank you for the news :)

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