I Want Choo by Jimmy Choo

Jimmy Choo

I Want Choo

Feminine
Oriental
2021
Reviewed byBibi Burness·Last updated 23 August 2026

A playful, sweet floral-gourmand — juicy peach and jasmine over vanilla caramel. Flirty and easy to wear.

At a glance

I Want Choo by Jimmy Choo — Oriental. Launched 2021. Longevity 8–12 hrs. Sillage very strong. Price in South Africa: R1,249. Best for: date night, black tie evening, garden party, all-day adventure.

Scent profile
Oriental
Launched
2021
Longevity
8–12 hrs
Sillage
Very Strong
Price in South Africa
R1,249
Gender
Feminine
Best for
Date Night, Black Tie Evening, Garden Party, All-Day Adventure

Performance

Longevity8–12 hrs
SillageVery Strong

Powerhouse — long-wearing with commanding presence.

Price RangeR1,249
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Main Accords

Warm
90%
Amber
88%
Sweet
85%

Fragrance Pyramid

How this scent unfolds on your skin

Red Spider Lily
Mandarin Orange
Jasmine Sambac
Peach
Vanilla Caramel
Patchouli

Community Opinions

Pros
Exceptional longevity (8–12 hrs)👍 1229
Strong projection and presence👍 748
Perfect for evening and special occasions👍 724
Unique and memorable scent profile👍 462
Cons
Can be overwhelming in hot weather👎 437
Requires careful application (2-3 sprays max)👎 319
May be too strong for office environments👎 300
Bold scent may not suit all preferences👎 295
Best suited for cooler seasons👎 276
Currently limited availability👎 164

Wear It When

🕯️

Date Night

Candlelight, slow conversation, and a scent trail that draws them closer.

Evening
Seductive
🎭

Black Tie Evening

When the invitation says formal — this is what you reach for.

Night
Opulent
🌿

Garden Party

Blooming hedgerows, pastel dresses, and sunlight warming bare shoulders.

Afternoon
Romantic
✈️

All-Day Adventure

From sunrise to sunset and beyond — one application carries you through.

All Day
Enduring

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This Scent Is For

For Her
Warm & Opulent
Gourmand
Long-Lasting
Statement Maker

Warm & enveloping — leaves an unforgettable impression.

Scent Mood

WarmCosy

Peak season: ❄️ Winter (95%)

45

Spr

40

Sum

80

Aut

95

Win

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Adds an uplifting citrus accessory to anything richer — works whenever a scent feels too heavy for the weather.

Layering Tip

Spray the heavier scent first, then the lighter one on top. Start with two scents — more than three quickly becomes muddled. Always test on skin first.

AI Review Summary

Synthesised from fragrance data

Playful and unapologetically sweet, *I Want Choo* opens with a burst of juicy mandarin and peach before settling into a warm jasmine sambac heart that keeps things feeling feminine rather than heavy. The real magic happens in the dry-down, where vanilla caramel and patchouli create that addictive skin-scent quality — the kind that makes people lean in and ask what you're wearing. It wears beautifully for 8 to 12 hours with a sillage that announces your arrival without overwhelming a room. This one is perfectly suited to cooler Highveld evenings or a casual night out — think dinner in Parkhurst or a rooftop sundowner in Cape Town. If you love gourmand orientals but want something that still feels fresh and flirty rather than heavy-handed, this deserves a spot in your rotation.

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