Plum in Cognac

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• SirCharlie

  January 26, 2022

  

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

• SirCharlie

  February 12, 2022

  

  Plum in Cognac by Scents of Wood is probably the most well-known perfume from this rising brand. The concept is brilliant: aging the alcohol used in their compositions in barrels of various woods or liquors (cognac, cedar, acacia, bourbon, oak, etc.) to create bold, complex, and extremely high-quality fragrances. It smells like a very aged 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 just lowers the intensity of that roughness I noticed at first. I see it as unisex, elegant, and perfect for dates in exclusively cold climates, with great performance and an original structure of high quality. I really like it, I would definitely own it, and above all, I believe this house deserves to be known and to keep growing. Rating: 9/10

• Bigfan23

  January 22, 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 uses rum as a key note. It’s named so because it aged in a cognac barrel, which is something unique and, for me, unprecedented in perfumery. The scent sounds a bit vintage and strange to me, with a sweetness that sometimes is annoying. But the opening is actually the least favorite part; when the notes blend together at the end, 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 like sweet, fruity, acidic, and juicy plum with spicy cinnamon that pairs 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 cozy and mysterious impression. If the color purple had a scent, it would be this. It’s very singular and doesn’t resemble anything else. It’s ideal for fall and winter but also works well in spring and cool summer nights. The projection is solid and the longevity is excellent: over 10 hours. Be careful with the liquid color; it’s plum (dark purple) and shouldn’t be sprayed on clothes. I’ve wanted to try it for a while, but getting a sample in Europe is difficult. Finally, a kind lady split some milliliters 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 just received my Jovoy Paris bottle last week and I think they reformulated the liquid so it’s not plum-colored; the sample was dark purple and stained my skin, but the bottle’s liquid is light. The performance is still very good: over 16 hours of longevity and a soft projection.

• Bigfan23

  January 25, 2024

  

  Plum in Cognac smells incredible and its creation is super innovative. Even though it doesn’t contain real cognac, it does use rum as the main note; the name comes from the fact that it aged in cognac barrels, which is something unique I’ve never seen before. At first, it smells a bit vintage and has a sweetness that didn’t quite convince me, but the opening is actually the least favorite part. When the notes blend together at the end, 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 pairs 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 cozy, warm, and mysterious; if the color purple had a scent, it would be this. It’s very singular and doesn’t smell like anything else I’ve tried. It’s ideal for fall and winter, but also great for spring and cool summer nights. The projection is solid and the longevity is excellent: over 10 hours. Be careful with the liquid color; it’s plum (dark purple) and don’t spray it on clothes. I’ve wanted to try it for a while, but getting a sample in Europe is difficult. A kind lady gave me a few milliliters, and wow, it didn’t disappoint. It’s an olfactory masterpiece and I’ll eventually buy the bottle. Everyone should try it at least once. Other brands should take note. Update: I just received my bottle of Jovoy Paris last week and I think they reformulated the liquid so it’s not plum-colored anymore; the sample was dark purple and stained my skin, but the bottle’s liquid is light. The performance is still very good: over 16 hours of longevity and a soft projection.