Jo Malone Lime Basil and Mandarin Cologne

Jo Malone Lime Basil and Mandarin Cologne is described as a modern classic with peppery basil and aromatic white thyme which brings a twist to the scent of limes on a Caribbean breeze. Doesn't that sound joyful? Jo Malone further writes about this fragrance “We’re particularly fond of lime basil. It’s the unconventional hero of Jo Malone London’s contemporary classic, Lime Basil & Mandarin. We were the first to spotlight its bright, citrusy pepperiness. We revisited the herb by creating Basil & Neroli. Fresh, playful and young, underpinned with that hint of warmth from Basil Grand Vert and Basil Verbena. As you know, we remain fond of arranging unconventional marriages between our ingredients. And so far, we have nothing to report but bliss.”

Key Notes

This fragrance is for both men and women. It was launched in 1999 and the nose behind the fragrance is Jo Malone. Top notes of this fragrance are lime, mandarin orange, and bergamot. Middle notes of this fragrance are basil, lilac, iris, and thyme. Base notes are patchouli and vetiver. The packaging of this fragrance is simple and beautiful. It comes in a Jo Malone signature gift box and the fragrance is in a glass bottle which looks very classic.

My Review

I love light fresh floral scents for summer and when that scent has some saltiness to it, it makes it a lot better. It has a happy citrus vibe which instantly boosts my mood. The opening of this perfume is like a burst of freshness which feels very realistic like the feeling you have on a Mediterranean beach. The floral presence in this fragrance provides a very pure kind of aura like they are being there and you feel it. It does sound simple but more I feel and think about this fragrance, it becomes more complex. After some time of applying, this fades into something near to earthy but still with the presence of flowery notes.

It does sound simple but more I feel and think about this fragrance, it becomes more complex. After some time of applying, this fades into something that is near to earthy but still with the presence of flowery notes. I have few more Jo Malone fragrances that I will write about soon and as I felt with them, the longevity of them all isn't great. To continue feeling fresh, I need to have a top up handy in my bag. On me, it stays on for 4-5 hours and then I have to reapply. The thing with me is if I like a fragrance so much, I do not mind reapplying. I do wear this to bed sometimes, it just feels so fresh and energetic when I wake in the morning smelling this.

What is your favorite floral salty fragrance? What fragrance do you wear most in summers?

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