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Black Vetyver Cafe

2003 · For men · Woody

Black Vetyver Cafe by Jo Malone was launched in 2003, a woody fragrance for men. Its accord profile is led by woody, warm spicy and aromatic. Key notes: Nutmeg, Coriander and Pepper.

At a glance

Dominant accordswoody, warm spicy, aromatic
Key notesNutmeg, Coriander, Pepper
Community rating4.15/5 from 396 votes

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Accord profile

woody15%warm spicy13%aromatic12%fresh spicy12%coffee12%earthy9%powdery7%smoky7%amber7%balsamic7%

Note pyramid

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About this fragrance

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Black Vetyver Cafe (2003) is a woody-spicy masculine scent from Jo Malone. The top opens with coffee and citruses, a dark, roasted bitterness cut by a brief flash of freshness. The heart is a dry spice blend of nutmeg, coriander, and pepper, adding a taut, aromatic heat. The base is where the fragrance settles: vetiver and sandalwood provide an earthy, woody foundation, while incense, vanilla, and sequoia add smoky, resinous, and subtly sweet depths. The overall effect is a grounded, coffee-tinged wood with a warm, spicy edge.

Collectors of discontinued Jo Malone will appreciate its rarity and the way the coffee note is woven into the woods rather than standing alone. It suits those who prefer dry, unsweetened compositions with a bitter streak—less gourmand, more atmospheric. Ideal for cool weather, evening wear, or anyone seeking a distinctive, non-mainstream masculine. The scent is intimate rather than projecting, making it a personal choice for quiet moments.

中文簡介

Black Vetyver Cafe(2003)係 Jo Malone 一款木質辛辣男香。開頭係咖啡同柑橘,苦澀中帶一陣清新。中調係肉豆蔻、芫荽同胡椒嘅乾燥辛香,帶點芳香熱力。基調以香根草同檀香木打底,加上焚香、雲呢拿同紅杉,滲出煙燻、樹脂同微甜嘅層次。整體係一杯帶咖啡香嘅木質,溫暖而踏實。

適合鍾意乾爽、唔甜、帶苦澀感嘅香水愛好者。冷天、夜晚或者想突顯個性嘅場合最啱。氣味貼身,唔會太張揚,適合追求低調獨特嘅收藏家。

Reference data

HouseJo Malone
NameBlack Vetyver Cafe
Launched2003
Marketed asFor men
Dominant familyWoody
Notes recorded10
Accords10

Quick answers

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What are the notes in Black Vetyver Cafe?

Black Vetyver Cafe by Jo Malone: top notes are Coffee and Citruses; heart notes are Nutmeg, Coriander and Pepper; base notes are Vetyver, Sandalwood, Incense, Vanille and Sequoia.

What accords does Black Vetyver Cafe have?

The dominant accords recorded for Black Vetyver Cafe are woody (100.0%); warm spicy (89.6%); aromatic (81.3%); fresh spicy (80.4%); coffee (80.1%).

When was Black Vetyver Cafe launched?

Black Vetyver Cafe by Jo Malone was first released in 2003.

What does Black Vetyver Cafe smell like?

Black Vetyver Cafe is recorded as a woody fragrance, centred on Nutmeg, Coriander and Pepper.

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