The Perfume Library

Wood Sage & Sea Salt (Cologne)

8.1

Jo Malone · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Jo Malone Wood Sage & Sea Salt (Cologne) is a fresh, green and aquatic unisex scent that pairs a salty breeze with the calm, lightly woody feel of sage. It opens with ambrette seed, moves into sea salt and mineral notes at the heart, and settles on sage. Citrus and a touch of sweetness soften it, while the spicy and woody sides stay in the background and give it a light dryness. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it sits close to the skin and stays quiet. Most voters pick summer and spring, and daily wear, leisure and the office lead the occasions. Feminine and masculine votes are close, so it reads as in between. Two perfumes with a close profile are The Dua Brand Herbs & Sea Salt and Tomas Arsov Sage | Seaweed | Salt.

Myrrh & Tonka (Cologne Intense)

8.1

Jo Malone · 2017

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Jo Malone Myrrh & Tonka (Cologne Intense) is a unisex scent built on a sweet, creamy base of tonka bean, vanilla and almond, with the resinous warmth of Namibian myrrh at its heart. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and few choose it for summer. It suits evenings and nights out best, though it also works for daily wear and the office. Masculine and feminine votes are almost level, so it sits comfortably between the two. Lavender opens it, then gives way fairly quickly to the resinous, slightly smoky myrrh. The base is led by tonka bean, vanilla and almond: a sweet, gourmand, powdery and creamy warmth, with a woody and spicy edge underneath. Alexandria Fragrances Mr. Sillage and Zara Starlight Vanilla have a close profile.

English Pear & Freesia (Cologne)

7.2

Jo Malone · 2010

Fresh · Floral · Green

Jo Malone English Pear & Freesia (Cologne) is a fresh, fruity unisex cologne built around Williams pear and white freesia. The juicy sweetness of the pear is softened by the floral lightness of white freesia, with a green freshness running throughout. Amber, patchouli and woods sit underneath as a warm, woody base that stays in the background. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it is a quiet scent that stays close. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office come up most often. Nearly half of voters read it as feminine, though it is sold as unisex. Diptyque 34 Boulevard Saint Germain and Nishane Karagoz have a close profile.

Scarlet Poppy

8.0

Jo Malone · 2021

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Jo Malone Scarlet Poppy is a unisex scent that pairs a floral, sweet character with a soft, powdery, creamy gourmand feel. Ambrette sits in the top, and the heart is made of heliotrope, iris and Turkish poppy. As it dries, fig, tonka bean and barley come forward and the scent turns sweeter. The floral side is balanced by a spicy touch. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick autumn and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions. Though unisex, most voters find it feminine.

Blackberry & Bay (Cologne)

7.8

Jo Malone · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Jo Malone Blackberry & Bay is a unisex cologne whose fresh, fruity character suits spring and summer days. It opens with bay leaf, blackberry and grapefruit, so the citrus brightness sits on a green, lightly spicy backdrop. Blossoms in the heart soften the fruit, and cedarwood and vetiver dry the scent down onto a woody base. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close rather than leaving a heavy trail. Most voters pick summer and spring, with winter well behind. Daily wear, leisure and the office come up most often. It leans feminine in the votes, though a good share call it masculine. Fueguia 1833 Darwin and Hermès Concentré de Pamplemousse Rose have a close profile.

Oud & Bergamot

7.6

Jo Malone · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Sweet

Jo Malone Oud & Bergamot is a unisex scent that ties the brightness of bergamot and orange to the woody depth of oud and cedarwood. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick fall, then spring, and it fits everything from daily wear and the office to evenings out. Most voters read it as more masculine, though it is rated as unisex. The citrus is bright throughout: bergamot and orange give it a fresh start. Oud and cedarwood lay a dry, spicy, lightly resinous base under that freshness, while praliné softens the woody structure and adds a rounded sweetness.

Nectarine Blossom & Honey (Cologne)

7.4

Jo Malone · 2005

Fresh · Floral · Green

Jo Malone Nectarine Blossom & Honey is a unisex cologne that pairs a fresh, green, floral character with a soft fruity sweetness, and it suits spring and summer days. Most voters pick spring and summer for it, and it is chosen mainly for daily wear, leisure and the office. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it fits those who want a calm, light scent. In character votes it leans feminine, though many also call it modern. It opens with blackcurrant, green notes and petitgrain for a fresh start. Moving into the heart, black locust, acacia honey and nectarine add a floral, fruity sweetness. Vetiver, plum and peach then settle that sweetness onto a green base.

Peony & Blush Suede (Cologne)

7.3

Jo Malone · 2013

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Jo Malone Peony & Blush Suede (Cologne) is a fresh, floral women's scent that sets peony, rose and red apple against the soft, leathery touch of suede. Peony, rose and carnation carry the floral heart, with jasmine alongside them. Red apple adds a fruity, sweet brightness, while suede brings a powdery, leathery softness. The overall impression is fresh, light and gentle. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and office settings lead. Most find it feminine. Manos Gerakinis Pivoine and A'pieu Lovely Peony have a close profile.

Velvet Rose & Oud (Cologne Intense)

7.9

Jo Malone · 2012

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Jo Malone Velvet Rose & Oud (Cologne Intense) is a unisex scent that pairs a floral, sweet character with spicy, woody warmth. Damask rose and oud form the backbone, while praliné lays a soft, sweet layer over the rose and clove adds a spicy edge. Floral and sweet accords lead, with woody and resinous tones underneath giving it an oriental depth. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it is chosen most for evenings and nights out. More voters read it as feminine, though a fair share find it masculine. Jo Malone Velvet Rose & Oud Rich Extract and Jo Malone Rose Amber / Tudor Rose & Amber have a close profile.

Mimosa & Cardamom (Cologne)

7.7

Jo Malone · 2015

Fresh · Floral · Green

Jo Malone Mimosa & Cardamom is a fresh, floral unisex cologne built around mimosa and cardamom. Mimosa and damask rose draw a floral outline, while cardamom adds a light touch of spice. Heliotrope and tonka bean sweeten it into something powdery and creamy, with sandalwood forming a woody base underneath. A green, fresh feel runs through the whole scent. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters recommend it for spring, fall and summer, and it suits daily wear, leisure and the office. Though unisex, most voters read it as feminine. Dossier Spicy Mimosa and Galimard Plumetis have a close profile.

Lime Basil & Mandarin (Cologne)

7.0

Jo Malone · 1991

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

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. 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.

Dark Amber & Ginger Lily

7.7

Jo Malone · 2008

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Jo Malone Dark Amber & Ginger Lily is a women's fragrance that sets the spicy warmth of ginger and black cardamom against a floral heart and a black amber base. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters suggest fall and winter, with spring not far behind. Evening, leisure and daily wear get almost equal support. Most voters read it as feminine, though a fair number find it masculine. It opens with black cardamom, pink pepper and ginger, which give a spicy lift. The heart of jasmine, rose, orchid and water lily turns floral and creamy. In the base, frankincense, patchouli, leather, sandalwood and black amber settle into a resinous, smoky, sweet warmth.

Ginger Biscuit

7.9

Jo Malone · 2013

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Jo Malone Ginger Biscuit is a sweet, gourmand scent built around roasted hazelnut, cinnamon and tonka bean, best suited to fall and winter days. Roasted hazelnut and caramel give it a sweet, creamy core, softened by vanilla. Cinnamon, nutmeg and ginger add a spicy warmth, while tonka bean leaves a powdery trace. The notes read as one whole rather than in stages. Longevity and sillage are moderate, and most voters pick winter and fall. It leans towards leisure and evening wear. It reads mostly feminine, though some voters find it masculine. The Dua Brand The Cologne of Ginger Biscuit and Lorenzo Pazzaglia Van Exstasyx have a close profile.

Wild Bluebell (Cologne)

7.3

Jo Malone · 2011

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Jo Malone Wild Bluebell Cologne is a fresh, green floral that suits spring and summer days, from daily wear to the office. Longevity is moderate and sillage is weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer; daily wear, leisure and business are the most chosen occasions. It reads mostly feminine. It opens with green leaves, bluebell and clove. In the heart, lily of the valley, wild rose and persimmon add a soft floral and lightly fruity touch. White musk sits at the base. Aquatic and sweet touches balance the freshness.

Pomegranate Noir (Cologne)

6.9

Jo Malone · 2005

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Jo Malone Pomegranate Noir is a unisex scent built around pomegranate juice, patchouli and pink pepper, with a fresh, floral and woody character. Most voters pick autumn and winter, though spring is not far behind. It leans towards leisure, evening and daily wear. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Votes split between feminine and masculine, so it sits comfortably on either. The notes read as one whole: the fruity sweetness of pomegranate juice is spiced by pink pepper, while Casablanca lily adds a soft floral touch. Patchouli and gaiac wood lay down a woody, slightly smoky base. The fresh accord keeps it from feeling heavy. Jo Malone Pomegranate Noir Limited Edition 2023 and Hermès Twilly d'Hermès Eau Poivrée have a close profile.

English Oak & Hazelnut

7.7

Jo Malone · 2017

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Jo Malone English Oak & Hazelnut is a fresh, green and earthy unisex scent built around green hazelnut, roasted oak and moss. Green hazelnut and roasted oak lead, with moss adding a damp, forest-floor feel. Cedarwood and vetiver set a dry, woody base, while elemi resin brings a light spicy edge. It stays fresh and green rather than turning sweet. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it suits leisure, daytime and office wear best. Voters lean towards calling it masculine, though it is a unisex scent. Jil Sander Strictly and Diptyque Virgilio have a close profile.

Earl Grey & Cucumber

7.4

Jo Malone · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Jo Malone Earl Grey & Cucumber is a fresh, green unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer days. Bergamot opens with a citrus brightness, and cucumber at the heart adds a green, watery feel. In the base, musk, vanilla and beeswax soften the scent and give it a light sweetness, while fruity and spicy touches stay in the background. Most voters pick it for spring and summer, and daily, leisure and office wear come up most. Longevity and sillage are moderate, and while more voters call it feminine, a good share find it masculine, so it sits comfortably between the two. Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Pamplelune and Le Labo Fleur d'Oranger 27 have a close profile.

Blue Agava & Cacao

7.6

Jo Malone · 2006

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Jo Malone Blue Agava & Cacao pairs bright citrus with the sweet warmth of cocoa and cinnamon, giving a fresh, gourmand unisex scent. It opens with key lime and grapefruit, a sharp, juicy freshness, with agave at the heart. In the base, cocoa and cinnamon bring sweetness, while vetiver, musk and sea salt lighten it and keep it balanced. Floral, powdery and spicy shades stay in the background. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Voters wear it through all four seasons, with spring and fall slightly ahead, and see it as a leisure, daytime and office scent. Most voters read it as feminine, though a fair number find it masculine.

Orange Bitters

7.5

Jo Malone · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

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

Cypress & Grapevine (Cologne Intense)

7.4

Jo Malone · 2020

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Jo Malone Cypress & Grapevine pairs the green freshness of cypress with the woody warmth of cedarwood, vetiver and amber, a scent aimed at men and suited to everyday wear. Cypress leads, giving the opening a fresh, green feel. In the heart, wine grape, cedarwood and vetiver build a woody base, and amber appears in both heart and base to soften it. The overall impression is spicy, woody and fougère in character. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, though summer has a fair share too. It leans towards daily, leisure and business settings, and half of the voters find it masculine. Proraso Cypress & Vetyver and Chanel Paris - Édimbourg have a close profile.

Hinoki & Cedarwood

7.9

Jo Malone · 2024

Fresh · Green · Sweet

Jo Malone Hinoki & Cedarwood is a woody, green unisex fragrance that suits fall and winter days best. It opens with aromatic notes that feel fresh and green. Hinoki wood comes forward in the heart, and cedarwood in the base settles it onto a warm, woody footing. A light sweetness, some spice, resin and a smoky edge run alongside that woody frame. Its longevity and sillage are rated as good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind. People reach for it during leisure time, daily wear and at work. Although it is unisex, most voters read it as masculine. L'Artisan Parfumeur La Cérémonie de l'Encens and Le Labo Eucalyptus 20 have a close profile.

English Pear & Sweet Pea

7.6

Jo Malone · 2023

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Jo Malone English Pear & Sweet Pea is a fresh, floral and fruity unisex scent built around Williams pear and sweet pea. It wears at a moderate strength, with moderate longevity and projection. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Feminine votes come out ahead, with modern as the next most common description. Williams pear opens it with a fresh, fruity note. Sweet pea brings the floral heart, and white musk softens the base into a powdery, sweet finish. Dior Miss Dior Blooming Bouquet and Prada Candy L'Eau have a close profile.

Orange Blossom (Cologne)

7.5

Jo Malone · 2003

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Jo Malone Orange Blossom Cologne is a fresh, citrusy and lightly sweet floral, suited to everyday wear in spring and summer. It opens with clementine blossom, and the heart of white lilac, water lily and orange blossom gives it a green, fruity feel. Iris and vetiver stay in the background at the base, setting the flowers on a clean, simple footing. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close. Most voters pick spring and summer, with daily, leisure and business wear leading. Though unisex, more than half of voters read it as feminine. Harry Lehmann Neroli and Gritti Pomelo Sorrento have a close profile.

Poppy & Barley

7.4

Jo Malone · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Jo Malone Poppy & Barley is a fresh, floral scent, sweet, fruity and lightly powdery, that sits close to everyday wear. Rose, violet and poppy form the floral core, while blackcurrant adds a fruity brightness. Barley and bran pull it toward a grainy, slightly spicy side that softens the sweetness. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office lead the occasions. Nearly half of voters read it as feminine, though it is presented as unisex. Serge Lutens La Fille de Berlin and Molinard Violette have a close profile.