Joorie is a unisex eau de parfum by Kajal Perfumes Paris that tells the story of the red rose in a warm, sensual key: spicy, honeyed and deep, far from delicate powdery roses. Created by perfumer Alix Miral of Drom, it is an oriental floral fragrance for those who want an enveloping scent that people remember.
The Fragrance
Joorie belongs to the Wardé Collection, the house's floral line, and for the brand it is "our red rose in all its aspects of love": caring and confident, a symbol of strength and splendour. The inspiration comes from a childhood memory of founder Moe Khalaf, the red rose bush at the country house where the family spent their summers. Presented at Pitti Fragranze in 2018 and released in early 2019, it is one of the warmest and most opulent fragrances in the collection.
How It Evolves on Skin
The opening is a true crescendo of spices: nutmeg, clove, ginger and pepper ignite together, freshened by bergamot and lemon. As the spices calm down, the heart of rose blooms, accompanied by ylang ylang, which the brand describes as having a fruity, almost banana-like nuance, and by orange blossom. The base is the most enveloping moment: honey warms the rose and melts into tonka bean, vanilla, patchouli, sandalwood, cedar, musk and an oud accord, leaving a soft, sensual trail that lingers on skin.
Who We Recommend Joorie To
We recommend Joorie to those who love rose but want it warm, spicy and full of personality, and to those who enjoy honeyed scents without looking for a pure gourmand. It is ideal in autumn and winter, for evenings and elegant occasions. Truly unisex, it suits both those who usually wear intense florals and those who prefer spicy orientals.
Fragrance Characteristics
| Intensity |
★★★★☆ |
| Longevity |
★★★★☆ |
| Sillage |
★★★★☆ |
| Gender |
Unisex |
Our Opinion
Joorie is one of those roses that change the mind of people who think they don't like rose perfumes. It has an overwhelming initial energy and then a softness that wins you over little by little, and it is precisely this contrast that makes it so special.
Similar Fragrances
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Ala by Régalien also weaves honey and rose over a base of tonka bean and vanilla, but with a boozier imprint of cognac and whisky.
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Night Idol by Coreterno shares the honeyed rose, oud and vanilla, in a more nocturnal, fruity version with saffron and mango.
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Darkflorum by Lorenzo Pazzaglia echoes the opening of clove and warm spices, the ylang ylang and a base of sandalwood and tonka bean, with a darker, more resinous soul.
FAQ
Does Joorie smell like Xerjoff 1888?
Several enthusiasts compare it to 1888 for its spicy rose-and-honey accord and warm base. Joorie, however, has a spicier opening, with clove and ginger to the fore, and a base where oud and patchouli give it a more oriental character.
Is it more of a honey or a rose perfume?
Both, at different moments: at first the spices and rose dominate, while over the hours the honey takes over and makes the fragrance softer and more enveloping. The result is not a gourmand, but a warm rose with a sweet soul.
Is the opening very spicy?
Yes, the first minutes are intense and piquant, with clove, nutmeg and ginger. It is an energetic start that quickly softens to make way for the rose: it is worth waiting a few minutes before judging it.
How long does Joorie last on skin?
In most reviews longevity is long, often over ten hours, with a sillage that is present but never overpowering. As with all perfumes with a honeyed base, it lasts even longer on clothes.
Product Information
- Brand
- Kajal Perfumes Paris
- Name
- Joorie
- Concentration
- Eau de Parfum
- Size
- 100 ml
- Olfactory family
- Oriental Floral
- Launch year
- 2018
- Made in
- France
