The Perfume Library

Black Vetyver Café

7.2

Jo Malone · 2003

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Jo Malone Black Vetyver Café pairs a sweet, gourmand opening of coffee and dark chocolate with a woody, resinous base of vetiver and temple frankincense, and it is unisex. Coffee and dark chocolate lead, so the scent starts sweet and gourmand. Coriander in the heart adds spice, and in the base vetiver and temple frankincense pull it towards earthy, smoky wood. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick fall, followed by winter and spring, and it suits leisure, work and daily wear. Votes for masculine and feminine are almost level, so it sits between the two. Superfumista Terra Moka and House of Mammoth Rumble have a close profile.

Yuzu Zest / Yuja

7.7

Jo Malone · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Jo Malone Yuzu Zest / Yuja is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent with a green, woody edge that suits easy daytime wear. Yuzu opens bright and slightly tart, while clary sage in the heart adds a soft floral and green touch. Fir balsam and cedarwood settle underneath and give it a woody base. Fruity and lightly sweet tones stay in the background. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and business settings lead. Feminine and masculine votes are almost even, so it reads as truly unisex. The Dua Brand Zest of Yuzu Cologne and Cartier Eau de Cartier Goutte de Rose have a close profile.

Rose Water & Vanilla

7.1

Jo Malone · 2010

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Jo Malone Rose Water & Vanilla is a sweet, powdery rose scent that suits autumn and winter evenings; it is made as a unisex perfume, though most voters read it as feminine. Longevity is good and sillage moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring third and summer well behind. It leans towards evenings, leisure time and nights out, and is chosen less often for the office. It opens with petitgrain, neroli and rose water, a light, clean floral start. Lokum and rose in the heart turn it sweeter, with a soft gourmand feel. Vanilla takes over in the base, drying down warm, powdery and faintly spicy and woody.

Sakura Cherry Blossom (Cologne)

6.9

Jo Malone · 2011

Fresh · Floral · Green

Jo Malone Sakura Cherry Blossom (Cologne) is a fresh, floral scent with green and fruity touches, light and feminine in character. It opens bright with mandarin orange and bergamot. In the heart, cherry blossom, mimosa and rose lead, their floral side softened by sweetness. At the base, rosewood and musk settle the scent onto a powdery, lightly woody foundation. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters recommend spring and summer. It is chosen for leisure, daily wear and the office, and rarely for evenings. Most voters read it as feminine. Rose Alexandrie and Fleurs de Cerisier Folie Florale have a close profile.

154

6.9

Jo Malone · 2001

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Jo Malone 154 is a fresh, green unisex scent that sets the bright citrus of bergamot, grapefruit and mandarin orange over a woody base of vetiver and patchouli. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it leaves a calm, unobtrusive trail. Most voters pick spring and fall, with daily and leisure wear leading and office use also well supported. Nearly half of voters read it as masculine, though it works as unisex. The citrus notes open lively and fruity. In the heart, nutmeg, lavender and basil bring a spicy, green fougère character. In the dry-down, vetiver and patchouli firm up the woody base while musk and vanilla soften its edges. Azzaro pour Homme L'Eau and Sisley Eau de Sisley 3 share a close profile.

Green Wheat & Meadowsweet

7.6

Jo Malone · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Jo Malone Green Wheat & Meadowsweet is a fresh, green unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. It opens with grapefruit and green wheat: citrus brightness alongside a grassy, lightly sweet greenness. Meadowsweet in the heart adds a soft floral touch, and vetiver settles the scent onto a dry, earthy base. Beneath the fresh, citrusy build, the sweet and spicy tones stay in the background. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and winter is rarely chosen. It sits comfortably in leisure, daily and office wear. More voters find it feminine, though a good share read it as masculine.

Green Almond & Redcurrant

7.2

Jo Malone · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Green

Jo Malone Green Almond & Redcurrant is a fresh, fruity women's fragrance built around green almond and red currant; it has been discontinued. It lasts a moderate time and projects moderately. Most voters recommend it for spring, fall and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most chosen settings. Most voters call it feminine and modern. Citrus notes and red currant give the scent a bright, slightly sharp fruitiness. Green almond pulls it towards a green, creamy side, tonka bean softens the sweetness, and cedarwood lays a woody base underneath. As a whole it reads fresh, floral and lightly gourmand. Plume Impression Murmure d'Été and Rituals Nouwa have a close profile.

Iris & White Musk

7.5

Jo Malone · 2010

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Jo Malone Iris & White Musk is a fresh, powdery unisex scent built from iris, musk and lily; it has been discontinued. The notes are not split into top, heart and base. Iris sets a powdery ground, musk brings it close to the skin in a soft, creamy way, and lily sweetens the floral side slightly. The overall feel is clean, calm and unadorned. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close without turning heavy. Most voters pick spring and autumn, and lean towards daytime, leisure and office wear. Many voters read it as feminine, though it is classed as unisex. Hermès Musc Pallida and Le Blanc Iris have a close profile.

Amber Labdanum

7.6

Jo Malone · 2025

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Jo Malone Amber Labdanum is a sweet, resinous unisex scent with a warm, woody body and touches of spice and smoke. Amber and labdanum form the backbone, while vanilla sweetens that resinous warmth. Bitter orange adds a soft sharpness, and oak leaf gives a woody, faintly smoky backdrop. The spicy and oriental accords deepen the overall mood. Longevity and projection are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, though it also suits daily wear. Votes split between masculine and feminine, so it sits somewhere in between. Tom Ford Amber Absolute and Givenchy Ambre Tigré have a close profile.

Silk Blossom

7.4

Jo Malone · 2014

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Jo Malone Silk Blossom is a fresh, floral and powdery scent with a light sweetness and a touch of fruit, suited to easy everyday wear. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions named most. Over half of voters read it as feminine. Heliotrope, silk tree blossom and apricot lead the scent. Moss and white pepper stay in the background, softening the floral sweetness and adding a faint powdery feel.

Raspberry Ripple

5.9

Jo Malone · 2025

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Jo Malone Raspberry Ripple is a fresh, sweet and fruity unisex scent built on red currant, raspberry and white musk. Red currant comes first, and raspberry takes over in the heart. White musk softens the fruit underneath and leaves a powdery finish. The overall impression is fresh and sweet, with a slightly synthetic edge. Longevity and sillage are both rated weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick leisure and daytime wear, with evening and office use trailing behind. The Dua Brand Creamy Raspberry Swirl and Primark Pink Princess have a close profile.

White Jasmine & Mint

6.0

Jo Malone · 2007

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Jo Malone White Jasmine & Mint is a fresh, green floral that reads as a light everyday scent for warm weather, and it is classed as unisex. Mint brings a cool, leafy first impression. In the heart, jasmine, orange blossom and lily lead, while maté underneath adds a faint woody, spicy shadow. Citrus and floral accords keep the whole thing bright. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office are its main settings. More voters call it feminine than anything else, though a fair share see it as masculine. Carolina Herrera 212 and Ormaie Les Brumes have a close profile.

Osmanthus Blossom

7.1

Jo Malone · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Jo Malone Osmanthus Blossom is a fresh, floral and softly fruity scent built around osmanthus, white peach and orange blossom, aimed at women; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is mentioned most for daily wear, leisure and the office. Longevity and sillage are moderate, and most voters read it as feminine, so expect a gentle scent that stays light through the day. Violet leaf, citron and petitgrain open with a green, citrusy freshness. In the heart, osmanthus, white peach and orange blossom form a sweet, fruity floral. White musk, cedarwood and cashmere wood then settle the flowers onto a soft, clean base.

Incense & Cedrat

7.3

Jo Malone · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Sweet

Jo Malone Incense & Cedrat is a unisex scent that suits autumn and winter days and evenings out; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and favour night-out and evening wear. More voters read it as masculine, though a fair share see it as feminine. It opens with citron, bringing a fresh, citrusy brightness. At the heart, Omani frankincense adds a resinous, smoky, lightly spicy warmth, with the sweet side staying in the background. Vetiver then settles into a woody base. Bvlgari Le Gemme - Ambero and Monastère Notre-Dame Ganagobie Vétyver have a close profile.

Midnight Black Tea

7.7

Jo Malone · 2016

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Jo Malone Midnight Black Tea is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent built on amber, gaiac resin, labdanum and vanilla. The notes read as a single whole rather than top, heart and base: labdanum and gaiac resin give it a resinous, woody warmth, while amber and vanilla turn that into a creamy, powdery sweetness. The spicy and oriental sides stay in the background and the gourmand character leads. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening and leisure wear lead the occasion votes. Masculine and feminine votes are equal, so it sits comfortably between the two. Givenchy Ambre Tigré and Carolina Herrera Amber Desire have a close profile.

Frangipani Flower

7.7

Jo Malone · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Jo Malone Frangipani Flower is a fresh, creamy women's fragrance that links the brightness of jasmine and lemon to the sweet floral heart of ylang-ylang and frangipani. It opens with jasmine and lemon, the citrus keeping the flowers light. In the heart, ylang-ylang and frangipani sweeten the scent and give it a powdery, creamy softness. Sandalwood in the base holds this floral texture on a warm, gentle footing. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Voters choose it mostly for daily wear, work and leisure, while night out and evening get far fewer votes. Lorenzo Villoresi Vintage Collection - Ylang Ylang and Nicolaï Musc Monoï have a close profile.

Sea Salt & Bergamot

7.0

Jo Malone · 2026

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Jo Malone Sea Salt & Bergamot is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that suits summer and spring days. Bergamot sits on top, sea salt comes through in the heart, and driftwood forms the base. The fresh, citrus and aquatic accords dominate, with spicy and woody touches in the background and a slightly synthetic edge. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Half of the voters pick summer and a third pick spring. It is mostly suggested for leisure, daily wear and the office. It reads between masculine and feminine, as the votes split both ways. Bath & Body Works Salted Shorelines and Cremo Iced Citron and Driftwood have a close profile.

Silver Needle Tea

7.4

Jo Malone · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Jo Malone Silver Needle Tea is a fresh, green unisex scent softened by a floral, powdery touch, leaning towards spring and summer and relaxed everyday wear. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most named settings. On character, feminine leads, though masculine and modern both draw a fair share of votes. Bergamot and herbs give a bright, citrusy freshness, with sage adding the green edge. Mimosa and rose absolute bring a soft, lightly sweet floral note, while musk settles it into a powdery, creamy base. Prada Infusion de Mimosa and Huygens Les Roses have a close profile.

Jade Leaf Tea

7.6

Jo Malone · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Jo Malone Jade Leaf Tea is a unisex scent that most voters place in summer and spring, and it leans towards daily and leisure wear. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate. Votes cluster around summer and spring, with autumn and winter well behind. Leisure, daily and business wear lead, while evening and night out are chosen less often. Feminine and masculine votes sit close together, so it does not pull towards one gender. The scent is fresh, citrusy and green. Grapefruit and maté tea carry the bright side, while pine resin and frankincense add a resinous, woody depth. Sesame brings a spicy touch. The notes read as one whole.

Elderflower Cordial / Elderflower & Gooseberry

7.4

Jo Malone · 2013

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Black Cedarwood & Juniper

7.3

Jo Malone · 2014

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Jo Malone Black Cedarwood & Juniper pairs the spice of cumin and chili leaf with juniper berry, black cedar and moss, giving a fresh, green unisex scent. It opens with cumin and chili leaf, which bring a dry, spicy edge. Juniper berry takes the heart, and black cedar with moss settles the base into something woody and earthy. Fresh and green accords dominate, with a faint animal touch staying in the background. Longevity is good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick fall and spring, and daily wear, leisure and the office come up most often. Voters split between masculine and feminine, which fits its unisex profile.

Violet & Amber Absolu

7.8

Jo Malone · 2019

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Jo Malone Violet & Amber Absolu sets powdery violet inside a resinous, sweet amber, an oriental-leaning unisex scent. Amber, labdanum and patchouli build the warm, resinous body, while violet adds a soft, powdery floral note. Oud brings a woody, spicy depth, and white musk smooths everything into an even sweetness. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with evening and night out the leading occasions, though spring wears it well too. The largest share of voters reads it as feminine, but as a unisex scent it sits comfortably on skin of any kind. Dueto Parfums Uber and Arabian Oud Woody have a close profile.

Emerald Thyme

7.6

Jo Malone · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Jo Malone Emerald Thyme is a fresh, green unisex scent that suits spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick spring and summer. It is chosen for leisure, daily wear and the office. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate: neither close to the skin nor assertive. Votes for masculine and feminine run close, so it sits comfortably on either. It opens with petitgrain and lemon, a bright citrus start. Thyme and rosemary lead the heart, bringing out the green and spicy side. Geranium and moss set a floral, damp base underneath. Harry Lehmann Reines Kölnisch Wasser and Ramón Monegal Heritage Drops have a close profile.

Nashi Blossom

6.7

Jo Malone · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Jo Malone Nashi Blossom is a fresh, citrusy and floral unisex scent with a light fruity sweetness and a woody base, best suited to spring and summer days. It opens with bergamot, lemon and nashi pear, giving a bright fruit-and-citrus feel. The heart of apple, nashi pear blossom and rose adds a soft floral note, and it settles into a sweeter, woody base of amber, white musk and sandalwood. Longevity is moderate and sillage is weak, so it stays close to the skin without crowding anyone. Most voters pick spring and summer, with leisure, daily wear and the office leading the occasions. Most voters read its character as feminine, followed by modern.