371 community ratings

Lime Basil & Mandarin (Cologne)

Name: Lime Basil & Mandarin (Cologne)
Brand: Jo Malone

Perfumer: Lucien Piquet

1991UnisexModern

Votes lean masculine

7.0/ 10

Community score
371 ratings

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Jo Malone Lime Basil & Mandarin is a fresh, unisex cologne where bright citrus meets green, herbal notes, suited to easy daytime wear in warm weather.

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How does it perform?

From 279 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

6.3 /10

Keeps you company for a few hours, a quick refresh fits nicely.

Sillage

5.7 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle

7.4 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money

6.0 /10

The price makes you think, so a small size is a smart start.

Blind buy risk

Medium risk

64% of votes are positive, the rest are more reserved.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Mandarin orange Bergamot Lime

Heart notesfirst few hours

Lilac

White thyme

Iris Basil

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

Amberwood Patchouli Vetiver

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fresh
Citrus
Floral
Green
Fruity
Spicy

What does Lime Basil & Mandarin (Cologne) smell like?

It opens with mandarin orange, bergamot and lime in a sparkling citrus burst. In the heart, basil and white thyme add a green, lightly spicy edge, softened by lilac and iris. The base of amberwood, patchouli and vetiver settles the scent onto a woody footing.

Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it leans towards leisure, daily and office wear. Votes for masculine and feminine are nearly even, so it reads as truly unisex. Gandini Lime e Basilico / Lime and Basil and MAYME? Pardon My French have a close profile.