SARAH BAKER
Jungle Jezebel

2018

PERFUMER
Miguel Matos

orange
banana
grape
peach
bubblegum
rose
tuberose
ylang-ylang
amber
sandalwood
civet
vetiver
vanilla
tonka bean

‘Inspired by cult performer and singer, Divine, this is a fragrance with real attitude. A heady mélange of tropical fruits. The exotic sweetness is balanced with far heavier, sexy tonalities that become more prominent as it dries down. The unique combinations are unexpected and make this a fragrance that stands apart, at once memorable and perhaps even a little shocking on first encounter. Yet, like its inspiration, the scandalous first impression reveals a craft that impresses and remains memorable. One for daring people who walk their own path.’ – Sarah Baker

Of course I had to try the most popular and probably at the same time most enigmatic release by Sarah Baker; Jungle Jezebel.

In the fragrance community probably most known for the eccentric bottle of the Artist Edition version. This fragrance set out to make an impression.

Given the notes, it make a different impression on me than I’d expected. It’s not nearly as fruity as I thought it would. The fruit that stands out is banana, in a mix with cleaner, fresher notes. As with L’Artisan Parfumeur Bana Banana, there’s a clean, powdery/dry baby powder to my nose. More baby powder than mint.

Whereas Bana Banana goes in a safe route; Jungle Jezebel doubles-down by introducing a high frequency hint of civet to the base, adding some skank. It’s a mix of pastel colored powder and neon green, acidic florals with an animalic tinge. I don’t get much of the other fruits or the sweetness, more of the green tones.

I don’t often love really fruity scents, but here I think more fruitiness would’ve helped me enjoy it more. Very interesting ride, but definitely not to my taste, especially as the wear progresses. Fun one to sample though.