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Jo Milano Game of Spades Blind Bid
Jo Milano

Game of Spades Blind Bid

gourmand
citrus
sweet
oud
vanilla
fruity
amber
unisex

Jo Milano positions itself as a niche fragrance house focused on unconventional compositions that blend unexpected ingredients. Game of Spades Blind Bid exemplifies this approach with its willingness to mix gourmand sweetness with woody and aromatic elements.

The opening combines buchu, cacao, and guaiac wood with muguet and tobacco, establishing an immediate contrast between creamy cocoa sweetness and green, slightly smoky herbalism. The heart develops through amberwood and cedar while tunisian neroli and hints of fruit add brightness and complexity. Madagascar vanilla anchors the base, providing a clean sweetness that prevents the composition from becoming overly heavy despite the oud and vanilla-heavy accords. This is a fragrance that doesn't follow conventional logic, balancing gourmand indulgence with woody restraint and aromatic clarity.

Game of Spades Blind Bid works best for those seeking something genuinely unconventional, particularly anyone drawn to fragrances that refuse simple categorization. It's suitable for evening wear or cooler months when its woody-vanilla foundation feels most grounded. This fits the profile of The Romantic, The Hedonist, and The Reverie.

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Main Accordsreported by community
gourmand
100%
citrus
25%
sweet
25%
oud
25%
vanilla
25%
fruity
25%
amber
25%
woody
25%
Fragrance Notescommunity verified
Top · 0–30 min
buchu or agathosma
buchu or agathosma
cacao
cacao
The raw, earthy version of chocolate, cacao has a bitter, roasted quality before sweetness is added, with an almost smoky, slightly fermented depth. In perfumery it reads as more sophisticated than straight 'chocolate': darker, more complex, and better suited to woody and leather compositions where it adds a rich, bittersweet depth.
guaiac wood
guaiac wood
Smoky, slightly rosy, and dry, guaiac wood has a gentle, transparent smokiness that doesn't overwhelm. It's often used to add a campfire-distant quality to woody or oriental fragrances without going full leather or incense. One of perfumery's more understated and quietly beautiful materials.
muguet
muguet
The French name for lily of the valley, and in perfumery 'muguet' often refers to a specific synthetic accord that captures the note's dewy, green-floral character. It's associated with the 1st of May (the French tradition of gifting lily of the valley) and has a clean, optimistic freshness that never goes out of fashion.
tobacco
tobacco
Rich, sweet, slightly smoky and earthy, tobacco in perfumery is the idealized version: dried, cured, and faintly honeyed rather than ashy and stale. It adds a deep, contemplative warmth to oriental and woody fragrances. Tobacco fragrances feel settled and confident, the scent of someone who's entirely comfortable in their own skin.
Heart · 30 min – 3 hrs
amberwood
amberwood
bran
bran
cedar
cedar
fruits
fruits
tunisian neroli
tunisian neroli
Steam-distilled from Tunisian bitter orange blossoms, Tunisian neroli is considered the benchmark expression of neroli in fine perfumery. It has an extraordinary brightness with honeyed, slightly waxy, and faintly green facets that balance each other perfectly. More complex and vibrant than generic neroli, it is used in the finest colognes and white florals.
Base · 3–12 hrs
madagascar vanilla
madagascar vanilla
The world's dominant commercial vanilla variety, grown primarily in Madagascar, with a classic, balanced vanilla character: warm, sweet, and creamy with a woody undertone. Madagascar vanilla is the reference-point vanilla in perfumery, widely used for its excellent quality and reliable character. The benchmark against which other vanillas are measured.
Who Wears ThisScent DNA matches
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The RomanticBest match86% match
Your fragrance is a love letter you never stop writing.

Warm roses, vanilla, amber, creamy musks. Soft, evolving, intimate.

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The Hedonist86% match
More is more. You've always known this.

Opulent, rich, long-lasting. Vanilla, amber, dense florals, gourmand warmth.

✨
The Reverie85% match
You live slightly outside the present — and your scent proves it.

Warm, experimental sweetness. Caramelized woods, unusual ambers, avant-garde gourmand.

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Scent Profile
gourmand100%citrus25%sweet25%oud25%vanilla25%

Jo Milano Game of Spades Blind Bid— Prices, Coupons & Buying Guide

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Yes. The current best price is $63.00 and MSRP is $220.00. At $63.00 you save 71% vs retail.
What does Jo Milano Game of Spades Blind Bid smell like? +
Jo Milano positions itself as a niche fragrance house focused on unconventional compositions that blend unexpected ingredients. Game of Spades Blind Bid exemplifies this approach with its willingness to mix gourmand sweetness with woody and aromatic elements. The opening combines buchu, cacao, and guaiac wood with muguet and tobacco, establishing an immediate contrast between creamy cocoa sweetness and green, slightly smoky herbalism. The heart develops through amberwood and cedar while tunisian neroli and hints of fruit add brightness and complexity. Madagascar vanilla anchors the base, providing a clean sweetness that prevents the composition from becoming overly heavy despite the oud and vanilla-heavy accords. This is a fragrance that doesn't follow conventional logic, balancing gourmand indulgence with woody restraint and aromatic clarity. Game of Spades Blind Bid works best for those seeking something genuinely unconventional, particularly anyone drawn to fragrances that refuse simple categorization. It's suitable for evening wear or cooler months when its woody-vanilla foundation feels most grounded. This fits the profile of The Romantic, The Hedonist, and The Reverie.
What are the notes in Jo Milano Game of Spades Blind Bid? +
Top: buchu or agathosma, cacao, guaiac wood, muguet, tobacco. Heart: amberwood, bran, cedar, fruits, tunisian neroli. Base: madagascar vanilla.
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