Jasmal (1959)
by Creed

Jasmal is probably the best jasmine centered eau de cologne type fragrance I've yet to smell. The quality of the jasmine is crisp, warm, a bit indolic, and aristocratic. Jasmal employs jasmine, galbanum, and ambergris in the classic style of early Creeds. Jasmal reminds me of the "eau de jasmin" favored by Comte d'Orsay--namesake of Parfums d'Orsay. Jasmal is head and shoulders above any designer or niche jasmine I've yet to smell. The ambergris here is not the millesime accord found in most newer creeds, but rather a warm, animalic tone in the base. The opening is a bit sweet, but the jasmine itself is just dry enough to keep my attention. The galbanum imparts a light amber tonality. I think Jasmal, along with the much older Jasmin Impératrice Eugénie should be smelled by any jasmine lover or perfume historian. In summary, I would say that Jasmal is a beautiful jasmine soliflore with all the traditional (Belle Epoch French that it) trimmings.

30th November, 2011.

Heavenly, gently intoxicating scent. Feels like I'm back in Cali on a warm summer evening inhaling the wonderful night-blooming jasmine that surrounded my balcony. Unfortunately, the scent from the flowers lasted longer.

6th June, 2011.

Nice sweet floral by Creed. Not my favorite but worth a try.

20th May, 2010.

Now who knew I would find this fragrance lovely ! It's almost totally Jasmine - top quality heady rich jasmine - the real flower. Close to A la Nuit by Serge Lutens but perhaps a an airier take on Jjasmine. To me this is primarily a jasmine soliflore with an amber drydown .
For serious jasmine lovers and for those on a jasmine high.

9th April, 2010.

Jasmine blooms in my greenhouse, the tender white blossoms emit intoxicating sublime ether. Jasmal creates the same aura of pure jasmine at the opening followed and supported by a gorgeous green galbanum, bergamot, and the haunting sweetness of ambergris. I wish the magic lasted a little longer.

31st March, 2010.

This is a very sweet, luxuriant jasmine right from the start. Jasmal is much more nocturnal and suggestive in nature than Creed's older Jasmin Impératrice Eugénie. It's a sultry, heady, and exotic jasmine, blooming on a warm tropical night. Sandalwood makes itself known in the heart, giving the composition some depth, and the sweet musky drydown is seductive and mysterious. Not bad, though at this price not all that distinctive, either.

23rd December, 2009.