208 community ratings

Orange Bitters

Name: Orange Bitters
Brand: Jo Malone

2016UnisexModern

Votes lean feminine

7.5/ 10

Community score
208 ratings

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Jo Malone Orange Bitters is a fresh, sweet citrus scent built around orange, bitter orange and petitgrain, described as unisex.

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How does it perform?

From 166 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

6.8 /10

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

Sillage

6.4 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle

7.8 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money

6.4 /10

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

Blind buy risk

Low risk

83% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.

Notes

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

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Petitgrain Aldehydes Orange

Heart notesfirst few hours

Bitter orange Jasmine

Prune

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

Papyrus Sandalwood Patchouli Amber

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fresh
Citrus
Fruity
Sweet
Spicy
Woody
Creamy

What does Orange Bitters smell like?

It opens with orange and petitgrain, brightened by aldehydes. In the heart, bitter orange softens with jasmine and prune, giving a fruity, lightly spicy sweetness. Papyrus, sandalwood, patchouli and amber form a woody, creamy base underneath.

Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Voters lean slightly towards fall and spring, though all four seasons score close together, and they pick it mostly for leisure, daily wear and the office. On character, feminine gets the most votes, with masculine not far behind. The Dua Brand Citrus Saturation and The Fragrance Kitchen In Love have a close profile.