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Jo Malone London Lime Basil & Mandarin
Tart mandarin, peppery basil, warm amberwood
Lime Basil & Mandarin has been part of the house since 1991, and the brand still calls it a modern classic. Its picture is citrus trees and aromatic herbs on a cool, crisp breeze. Mandarin opens, basil carries the heart and amberwood closes, with lime and white thyme named in the brand's own description.
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The composition
How it unfolds in notes
The curve shows the order in which the notes come forward, not their strength.
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Top notes
- Mandarin
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Heart notes
- Basil
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Base notes
- Amberwood
- Character
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In the same spirit
Similar in character
On the skin
How it unfolds
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Bright and tart
Mandarin leads, and the brand pairs it with zesty lime. Both read as tart rather than sweet: a bright, slightly bitter citrus snap that feels more like peel than juice. It is the loudest part of the scent and also the part that settles first.
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Herbs in the breeze
Basil takes the heart, and the brand calls it peppery, with white thyme adding an unexpected twist. The result is green and aromatic, with a hint of kitchen-garden sharpness that stops the citrus from reading as soap or sweets.
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Amberwood warms up
Amberwood forms the base: a warm, dry, woody note without sugar. It supports the citrus rather than competing with it, and makes the finish rounder and a little sunnier than the fresh opening suggests. The scent ends calm and clean.
Wearing it
When, who and why
How to wear it
Lime Basil & Mandarin is made for warm weather, mornings, the office, travel and any moment that calls for something crisp and clean. Spray it on the neck, chest and wrists, and spray again whenever you want the citrus back.
Who it is for
For people who prefer citrus that is tart and herbal rather than sweet, and want one scent for work, travel and warm days. The brand's menu puts it under Citrus, and it is listed here as a unisex scent. It is less suited to anyone looking for vanilla, resin or darkness.
Why choose Jo Malone London Lime Basil & Mandarin
Created in 1991 by perfumer Lucien Piquet, it is still on the brand's list today, where it is called a modern classic. The twist sits in its description: peppery basil and white thyme next to the lime.
At a glance
- House
- Jo Malone London
- Perfumer
- Lucien Piquet
- Year
- 1991
- Size
- 100 ml
- For
- Unisex
Questions
Frequently asked
Is it just a citrus cologne?
No. Citrus is the opening; basil gives the heart a green, peppery side, and amberwood adds a warm, dry base. It starts tart and bright and ends rounder and woodier.
Can it be layered with other fragrances?
Layering is a house signature, and the brand's product pages suggest combinations for each cologne. This one is complete on its own, so layering is simply an option.
What size is this bottle?
100 ml. The house also makes colognes in smaller sizes, from 9 ml, but this listing is the 100 ml bottle.
The house
About Jo Malone London
Jo Malone London is a British house known for its Colognes and the richer Cologne Intense, where each product page names one top, one heart and one base note. Scents are meant to be layered, and the range runs from English pears and sea salt to myrrh, poppy and oud.
- A London house; the brand calls itself a British lifestyle brand
- The brand states that its colognes are made in Britain
- Sold as Cologne and the richer Cologne Intense
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