The Perfume Library

35 perfumes

Pomelo (Eau de Toilette)

Jo Loves... · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Jo Loves... Pomelo Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent where honey pomelo and rose lead. Honey pomelo and rose open it, while clove and vetiver add a spicy, green heart. Suede and patchouli in the base give it a woody footing. The overall impression is fresh, fruity and lightly floral. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. Votes for feminine and masculine are close, so it sits comfortably in between. Hermès Concentré de Pamplemousse Rose and Acqua di Parma Colonia Essenza have a close profile.

Smoked Plum & Leather

7.8

Jo Loves... · 2016

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Jo Loves... Smoked Plum & Leather is a unisex scent that leans towards autumn and winter and is most at home in the evening. Most voters pick fall and winter, with evening and night out leading the occasions, though business and daily wear also get votes. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters read it as masculine, but a good share find it feminine. Plum liqueur and cognac give it a sweet, fruity, gourmand start, and cinnamon adds spice. Leather and smoked cedar ground that sweetness in a smoky, woody, leathery base.

Mandrine

7.1

Jo Loves... · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Jo Loves Mandrine is a fresh, green unisex citrus led by bergamot, petitgrain and bitter orange. It lasts well and projects at a moderate level, so it stays fairly close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is chosen most for leisure and workdays. Votes split almost evenly between feminine and masculine, so it sits somewhere in between. It opens with bergamot, petitgrain, lemon leaf and bitter orange, bright and green. In the heart, star anise, thyme and parsley seed add a light spicy, herbal edge. In the base, ambroxan and benzoin soften the citrus and sweeten it slightly.

Green Orange & Coriander (Eau de Toilette)

7.2

Jo Loves... · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Toilette

Jo Loves Green Orange & Coriander Eau de Toilette is a fresh, green, citrusy unisex scent that suits spring and summer days, casual wear and the office. It opens with bitter orange and black pepper, a bright citrus note with a spicy edge. Coriander and coriander seed carry the heart in a green, peppery direction. Oakmoss and tonka bean settle underneath, giving the scent a woody base and softening it slightly. Longevity is good and sillage moderate, so it stays close to the skin and understated. Most voters pick spring and summer, with few choosing winter. It leans towards leisure, business and daily wear. Votes for masculine and feminine are fairly close, so it reads somewhere in between. Sospiro Basso and Goldfield & Banks Bohemian Lime have a close profile.

Jo (Eau de Toilette)

7.3

Jo Loves... · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Toilette

Jo Loves... Jo Eau de Toilette is a fresh, lightly spicy unisex scent led by citrus and green spearmint. Grapefruit, lime and orange give it a fruity brightness, while spearmint pulls that brightness towards green. Black pepper adds a dry spiciness, and cedarwood, gaiac wood and vetiver lay a woody base underneath. Hedione keeps the whole composition light and airy. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Voters pick it mostly for leisure and daily wear, with work close behind. More voters call it feminine than masculine, though a fair share see it as masculine, which fits its unisex profile. Atkinsons Mint & Tonic and Nicolaï Eau de Yuzu have a close profile.

No. 42 The Flower Shop (Eau de Toilette)

7.2

Jo Loves... · 2013

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Toilette

Jo Loves... No. 42 The Flower Shop Eau de Toilette is a fresh, green and powdery floral with a creamy softness, suited to men and women alike. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring, then summer, and it is worn mostly for leisure and daily use, with a place in the office too. Half of the voters read it as feminine, though some find it masculine. It opens with peony, green leaves and mandarin orange for a fresh start. The heart gathers narcissus, jasmine, freesia and lily of the valley into a floral bouquet. The base of white musk, patchouli, moss and iris settles it into a powdery, creamy finish.

Pink Vetiver (Eau de Toilette)

6.6

Jo Loves... · 2012

Fresh · Green · Fruity

Eau de Toilette

Jo Loves... Pink Vetiver Eau de Toilette is a fresh, green and spicy women's fragrance built around vetiver, pink pepper and cardamom. Ginger, nutmeg and cumin set the spicy tone, while juniper berry and elemi resin push it towards a clean, green side. Vetiver lays an earthy, lightly smoky base, and ambrette softens the fruity sweetness. The notes read as one whole rather than in separate layers. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring, autumn and summer, and leisure and business lead the occasions. It is classed as feminine, but the fougère and woody structure leaves it somewhere in between. Carolina Herrera Vetiver Paradise and Jacques Bogart Story Green have a close profile.

White Rose & Lemon Leaves (Eau de Toilette)

7.4

Jo Loves... · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Jo Loves White Rose & Lemon Leaves Eau de Toilette is a fresh, floral women's scent that most voters pick for spring and summer, easy to wear at leisure or at work. Its longevity and sillage are rated good, though few people have voted, so treat that with caution. Interest in autumn and winter is much lower; it works best in warm weather and during the day. Citrus and green accords dominate, with the floral and woody sides sitting behind them. Norma-Jeane-Rose and lemon leaf form the core, geranium reinforces the green tone, pink pepper adds a light sharpness, and cedarwood gives a woody base.

Gardenia

6.2

Jo Loves... · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Jo Loves... Gardenia is a floral women's fragrance built around gardenia, jasmine and narcissus, lifted by bergamot. It opens with bergamot and gardenia, then moves into a creamy floral heart of coumarin, jasmine, narcissus, ylang-ylang and more gardenia. Musk and heliotrope settle it into a powdery, sweet base, while fresh, citrus and green touches run quietly alongside. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters recommend spring and summer, and it is picked most for leisure, with evening and night out following. L'Erbolario Muschio Bianco and Juliette Has A Gun Gentlewoman have a close profile.

Red Truffle 21 (Eau de Toilette)

7.1

Jo Loves... · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Toilette

Jo Loves... Red Truffle 21 Eau de Toilette is a unisex scent where fig, juniper and patchouli meet, leaning fresh and green. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though the number of voters is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. It is unisex and sits comfortably on either a masculine or a feminine wearer. It opens with fig leaf, mandarin orange and bergamot, a citrusy, green freshness lifted by a little black pepper. In the heart, juniper, fig and pine needle come forward. In the dry-down, patchouli, truffle and vetiver settle it onto a woody, creamy base.

Shards of Cedar & Red Thyme

7.2

Jo Loves... · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Jo Loves... Shards of Cedar & Red Thyme is a fresh, green unisex scent that suits relaxed leisure time and the working day alike. Mint, bergamot, lavender and vetiver sit side by side. Citrus and mint bring the freshness, while lavender and vetiver ground it in a green, lightly spicy, woody base. The fougère structure gives it a clean, cologne-like feel, and the floral and aquatic touches soften its edges. Longevity is good and sillage moderate, so it makes itself known up close without filling the room. Most voters pick it for leisure, with business and daily wear next. Coty Aspen for Men and Zara Ice Walk have a close profile.

Orange Butterflies (Eau de Toilette)

7.5

Jo Loves... · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Jo Loves... Orange Butterflies Eau de Toilette is a fresh, floral women's fragrance built around mandarin orange, bergamot and orange blossom. It opens with mandarin orange, bergamot, petitgrain and neroli, a citrusy freshness with a slight green edge. In the heart, orange blossom and jasmine sambac bring the floral side forward, while the whole turns fruity and sweet, with a powdery, creamy softness. Woods and musk in the base keep that light floral character on a simple footing. Voters rate its longevity as good and its sillage as moderate, so it stays fairly close rather than filling a room. Its fresh citrus profile suits daytime wear. The number of votes is small, so these impressions are only a rough guide.

Rose Petal 25

7.5

Jo Loves... · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Jo Loves... Rose Petal 25 is a fresh, floral rose scent, written as unisex, that pairs green and citrus brightness with a powdery, creamy softness. At its centre are May rose absolute and rose absolute, the two roses reinforcing each other, while ambrette seed adds a soft, faintly woody backdrop to the floral line. The fresh, green and citrus side keeps the scent light, with sweetness staying in the background. The powdery, creamy texture turns the rose from a sharp floral bouquet into something calmer and gentler. Beyond the rose, no heavy spice or resin stands out among its accords. Lancôme Magnolia Rosae and Robert Piguet Rose Perfection have a close profile.