Uncle Jumbo

Uncle Jumbo is an immensely versatile, contemporary, and effortlessly wearable fragrance, inspired by Layton from Parfums de Marly. Its brilliance lies in the masterful harmony of fruit, spice, and wood, each seamlessly woven together to create richness and depth without permitting any single element to dominate the bouquet. The luscious ripeness of apple and mandarin orange anchors the scent firmly within the post-fougère “New Fruit” movement, a genre also embodied by modern icons such as Creed Aventus, YSL Y, and Versace Eros. All share the signature note of green apple and incorporate a subtle smoky nuance. In Uncle Jumbo, this nuance arises from guaiac wood—resinous, leathery, and smoky—providing an elegant counterpoint to the bright fruit. The floral heart of violet, jasmine, and geranium lends lightness and lift, while cardamom and pepper contribute a striking edge, softened and sweetened by the warmth of vanilla. In many respects, Uncle Jumbo stands as the quintessential modern scent: alluring yet approachable, creamy yet fresh, sophisticated yet versatile. It is a fragrance that can be dressed up or down, worn with equal ease, day or night.