The Perfume Library

Vetiver & Golden Vanilla

7.8

Jo Malone · 2020

Green · Sweet · Spicy

Jo Malone Vetiver & Golden Vanilla sets cardamom and bourbon vanilla against the dry, woody base of vetiver, and it is unisex. The notes read as one whole rather than a top, heart and base: cardamom brings a spicy warmth, grapefruit tea softens it a little, and bourbon vanilla adds a sweet, powdery side. Vetiver supplies a green, smoky frame that keeps the oriental sweetness in check. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, while evening, leisure and daily wear score close together. Votes for masculine and feminine are nearly even, so it sits between the two.

Red Roses

7.2

Jo Malone · 1996

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Jo Malone Red Roses is a fresh, feminine floral scent that suits spring and summer days. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is worn for leisure, daily use and work. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Half of the voters read it as feminine. Red rose leads the scent, with lemon adding a citrus brightness. Violet leaf brings a green note, while honeycomb sweetens it softly. Overall it feels fresh, floral and gentle.

Jasmine Sambac & Marigold

7.9

Jo Malone · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Green

Jo Malone Jasmine Sambac & Marigold is a fresh, green floral that sets jasmine sambac and ylang-ylang against the sweet warmth of benzoin, amber and vanilla, and it is offered as a unisex scent. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring, followed by fall and summer, and it suits evenings, leisure time and nights out. It leans feminine in the character votes, with few calling it masculine. It opens with lemon and pot marigold, which give it a bright, green start. The heart is floral, with jasmine sambac and ylang-ylang. The base of benzoin, amber and vanilla sweetens it and finishes powdery, creamy and slightly spicy.

Grapefruit

6.9

Jo Malone · 1992

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Jo Malone Grapefruit is a fresh, citrus unisex scent built around grapefruit, rosemary and peppermint. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is mostly chosen for daily wear, leisure and the office, rarely for evenings. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Votes for feminine and masculine are almost evenly split. Grapefruit sets the tone, while rosemary and peppermint add a green, cooling edge. Pimento brings a light touch of spice and moss gives a woody, earthy base. The overall impression is clean, fruity and lively.

Red Hibiscus

7.4

Jo Malone · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Jo Malone Red Hibiscus is a fresh, floral scent whose fruity sweetness is softened by a creamy touch, and it is described as unisex. Its longevity and sillage are both rated moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn close behind summer, and winter gets the fewest votes. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, and it also works at the office. In the character votes, feminine leads, with modern in second place. It opens with a bright lift from mandarin orange and lime. The heart is floral, built on ylang-ylang, jasmine sambac and red hibiscus, and vanilla in the base sweetens it into a creamy finish. Bachs Jasmine & Vanilla and Parfums de Marly Meliora have a close profile.

Tuberose Angelica

7.7

Jo Malone · 2014

Fresh · Floral · Green

Jo Malone Tuberose Angelica is a fresh, floral unisex scent built on angelica, tuberose and amberwood. It opens with a green, fresh angelica, and tuberose brings the floral heart forward. The accords add sweetness, a powdery, creamy softness and a touch of spice. Amberwood closes it with a woody, oriental warmth. Longevity is good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick spring, with fall and summer not far behind. It suits daily wear, leisure time and evenings. Most voters read it as feminine. Jo Malone Tuberose Angelica Rich Extract and Prada La Femme Intense have a close profile.

Vanilla & Anise

7.3

Jo Malone · 2009

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Jo Malone Vanilla & Anise is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent built on star anise, vanilla orchid and Bourbon vanilla. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick autumn and spring, with winter not far behind. It leans towards leisure and daily wear and sits comfortably in an office too. Though it is unisex, most voters read it as feminine. It opens with star anise, which adds a spicy, fresh edge. In the heart, vanilla orchid brings a soft floral note, and the base of Bourbon vanilla settles into a sweet, powdery, oriental warmth. The gourmand sweetness leads but never turns heavy.

Honeysuckle & Davana

7.2

Jo Malone · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Green

Jo Malone Honeysuckle & Davana is a fresh, floral and green unisex scent with a sweet, lightly spicy edge, leaning towards everyday wear in spring and summer. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily, leisure and business wear come up more than evening or night out. It reads more feminine to most voters, though it is presented as unisex. Davana sits in the top, while honeysuckle carries a sweet floral heart. Moss in the base adds a green, earthy footing. The fresh accord leads, with the sweet and spicy tones softening it. Demeter Fragrance Library Honeysuckle and Monastère Notre-Dame Ganagobie Chèvrefeuille have a close profile.

Oat & Cornflower

7.3

Jo Malone · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Jo Malone Oat & Cornflower is a unisex scent that moves from a fresh, floral start into a sweet, creamy, lightly gourmand softness; it has been discontinued. Cornflower carries a fresh, floral feel in the top. In the heart, oat and hazelnut lead, pulling the scent towards a creamy, gourmand tone. Vetiver lays a woody base underneath, while powdery and spicy touches stay in the background. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it is a calm scent that stays fairly close. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it is chosen mostly for leisure, daily wear and the office. Voters read it as more feminine than masculine. Profumum Roma Alba and Phlur Hanami (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

White Moss & Snowdrop

7.4

Jo Malone · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Jo Malone White Moss & Snowdrop is a unisex scent built on clementine, neroli and white moss: fresh, citrusy and lightly powdery. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, though fall and winter get a share too. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the most chosen settings, and feminine leads the character votes. Clementine and petitgrain open with a green citrus freshness. Neroli and snowdrop then add a soft floral heart. White moss, amber and tonka bean settle into a creamy, powdery, faintly spicy chypre base.

Saffron

7.7

Jo Malone · 2013

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Jo Malone Saffron is a floral, sweet unisex scent with a spicy, resinous and woody side and a soft powdery feel; it has been discontinued. It opens with pink pepper, bergamot and frankincense, a spicy and resinous start. In the heart, saffron, iris and sandalwood bring a floral, powdery character. The base of gaiac wood, blond woods, white musk and amber settles warm and sweet, with smoky and leathery touches adding depth. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick fall, winter and spring. Business, daily wear, leisure and evening get nearly equal votes, and the feminine and masculine votes are almost level. Dior Ambre Nuit (Eau de Parfum) and Parfums de Marly Athalia have a close profile.

Fig & Lotus Flower

7.5

Jo Malone · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Jo Malone Fig & Lotus Flower is a fresh, green unisex scent that suits spring and summer days. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, and most voters recommend spring and summer, with autumn and winter far behind. It leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. Most voters read it as feminine, though a fair number find it masculine. It opens with the green, fresh air of fig leaf. In the heart, lotus and neroli add a soft, floral touch with a citrus edge, and aquatic and fruity shades keep it light. White musk and vetiver settle it into a clean, calm base.

Orris & Sandalwood

7.7

Jo Malone · 2015

Floral · Green · Sweet

Jo Malone Orris & Sandalwood is a powdery, woody unisex scent built on violet, orris root and sandalwood; it has been discontinued. Violet opens in the top notes as a soft floral, and orris root carries that powdery feel through the heart. In the base, amber and sandalwood sweeten it into a creamy, lightly spicy wood, while a green edge keeps the floral side fresh. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters point to fall and spring, with leisure and business settings leading. Though unisex, voters read it as somewhat more feminine than masculine. Michael Kors Sexy Amber and Laboratorio Olfattivo Nirmal have a close profile.

Nutmeg & Ginger

6.6

Jo Malone · 1990

Fresh · Citrus · Spicy

Jo Malone Nutmeg & Ginger is a fresh, spicy unisex scent built on ginger, nutmeg and a woody base; it has been discontinued. Ginger gives a bright, citrusy opening, and nutmeg in the heart softens the spice. Sandalwood and cedarwood leave a woody, faintly powdery base, with the freshness running through the whole wear. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick summer and spring, with autumn not far behind. It leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. Masculine and feminine votes are almost even, which puts it in between.

Silver Birch & Lavender

7.3

Jo Malone · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Jo Malone Silver Birch & Lavender is a fresh, green unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer days, leisure time and everyday wear. It opens bright and citrusy with grapefruit. True lavender takes the heart, setting a fougère mood alongside floral and spicy touches. Silver birch and roasted oak settle the base into a woody footing. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily and business wear lead the occasions. More voters call it masculine than feminine, though a fair share see it as feminine. Czech & Speake Oxford & Cambridge (Cologne) and Maison Francis Kurkdjian masculin Pluriel have a close profile.

Amber & Lavender

6.6

Jo Malone · 1995

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Jo Malone Amber & Lavender is a unisex fougère that reads fresh, green and lightly spicy, and suits casual and office days. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so the scent stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. Voters spread their picks almost evenly across the four seasons, with spring and fall slightly ahead. Leisure, daily wear and office are the most chosen settings. Most voters call it masculine, though a good share see it as feminine. Petitgrain, basil and rosemary open it with a crisp, herbal freshness. In the heart, cinnamon and nutmeg add spice while lavender keeps it balanced. Vetiver, amber, musk and oakmoss form a soft, woody base. Chanel Platinum Égoïste and Paco Rabanne pour Homme have a close profile.

Beach Blossom

7.6

Jo Malone · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Jo Malone Beach Blossom is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that leans towards summer and spring, pairing the coolness of coconut water with a sweet, creamy softness. It opens bright and lively with mint and lime. In the heart, coconut water brings an aquatic, lightly fruity feel, and tonka bean in the base sweetens the scent and leaves it creamy and soft. A floral tone runs quietly alongside. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick summer, with spring second, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most chosen settings. Votes lean slightly feminine, though some call it masculine. Escada Brisa Cubana and Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Coconut Fizz have a close profile.

Amber & Patchouli (Cologne Intense)

7.6

Jo Malone · 2010

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Jo Malone Amber & Patchouli (Cologne Intense) is a sweet, smoky, woody unisex scent built on amber, patchouli and gaiac wood; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, spring gets a fair share, and summer trails well behind. Daytime, evening, office and leisure all draw similar support, with no clear favourite. In character it reads neither firmly masculine nor feminine, as votes split almost evenly between the two. Amber brings a sweet, resinous warmth, patchouli adds an earthy depth, and gaiac wood pushes the woody, smoky side. Gourmand and spicy touches round out the oriental feel. Serge Lutens Ambre Sultan and Profumum Roma Patchouly have a close profile.

Bronze Wood & Leather

7.8

Jo Malone · 2018

Green · Spicy · Woody

Jo Malone Bronze Wood & Leather is a woody, leathery unisex scent that most voters place in fall and winter. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Leisure and evening wear lead, though business and daily wear have their share. Most voters read it as masculine, while a fair number find it feminine. Hermès Bel Ami Vétiver and N.C.P. 701 - Leather & Vetiver have a close profile. The notes are juniper, leather, grapefruit, vetiver and woody notes. A green, spicy streak runs beneath the leather, wood and vetiver, while smoky and powdery sides keep the scent dry and serious. Grapefruit lightens that firmness slightly.

Basil & Neroli (Cologne)

7.5

Jo Malone · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Jo Malone Basil & Neroli is a fresh, green cologne with citrus, a light spice and floral touches, a unisex scent suited to daytime wear in summer and spring. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. More voters call it feminine, though a good share read it as masculine. It opens on basil, moves to neroli in the heart and rests on white musk. The fresh, green side leads, with citrus and spice keeping it bright and a creamy softness underneath. Cologne Précieuse and Bvlgari Le Gemme Opalon have a close profile.

French Lime Blossom

6.9

Jo Malone · 1995

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Jo Malone French Lime Blossom is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, and most voters pick spring and summer. Daily wear, leisure and the office come up most, while evening is rarely chosen. Most voters read it as feminine, though it is classed as unisex. It opens with linden blossom and bergamot, a green, citrusy freshness. Tarragon in the heart keeps that green note going, and carnation in the base leaves a lightly spicy, sweet trace. The overall impression is floral and fruity, with a slightly synthetic edge. Acca Kappa Green Mandarin (Acqua di Colonia) and Mugler Mugler Cologne have a close profile.

English Oak & Redcurrant

7.2

Jo Malone · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Jo Malone English Oak & Redcurrant is a fresh, fruity unisex scent that most voters pick for spring and summer, leaning towards daily and office wear. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it carries comfortably through the day. Voters link it to daytime, leisure and business settings more than to evenings or nights out. Feminine votes lead slightly, but masculine votes are close behind. Green mandarin orange and red currant open it fresh, citrusy and lightly tart. Rose and white musk bring a soft floral note in the heart. Roasted oak settles underneath as a woody, slightly spicy warmth, while the sweetness stays in the background.

Honey & Crocus

7.7

Jo Malone · 2018

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Jo Malone Honey & Crocus is a sweet, powdery unisex scent built around honey, crocus and almond milk, and it has been discontinued. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. More than half of voters read it as feminine, though it was released as unisex. True lavender opens it, almond milk and crocus form the heart, and honey sweetens the base. A floral, powdery creaminess merges with a warm, gourmand sweetness. Jean Paul Gaultier Scandal Le Parfum and Kilian Rolling in Love have a close profile.

Wild Fig & Cassis

7.1

Jo Malone · 2002

Fresh · Floral · Green

Jo Malone Wild Fig & Cassis is a unisex scent built on fig and blackcurrant, fruity, fresh and lightly sweet. Fig and blackcurrant lead in the top, giving a fruity first impression with a green edge. Stone pine in the heart adds a resinous depth. Cedar and musk in the base settle the sweetness onto a woody, earthy footing and soften it. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is worn mostly for daily use, leisure and the office. It reads more feminine to many, though a fair share of voters call it masculine. Molinard Figue and Massimo Dutti Luminous Neroli have a close profile.