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Basil & Neroli Eau de Cologne bottle Basil & Neroli EDC
EDC Concentration EDT
U Gender F
2016 Year 2014
££ Price Tier ££
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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Basil & Neroli EDC
Utterly crisp and light, Basil & Neroli Cologne is pure bottled dew - a green, sparkling breeze that feels like a cool morning in an English garden. For those craving effortless freshness, this is Jo Malone at its most luminous.
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Our Verdict - Catch Me...L'Eau EDT
This unrecognised gem is a truly beautiful fresh and elegant perfume, adored by those in the know. It's a genuine complement-getter with fantastic performance, proving that sometimes the best things in life are the ones you have to seek out yourself.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Basil & Neroli EDC
Catch Me...L'Eau EDT

Notes

Only in Basil & Neroli
Basil 100%
Only in Basil & Neroli
Neroli 100%
Only in Catch Me...L'Eau
Orange Blossom 52% Star Anise 48%
Shared Notes
Musk 51% vs 49%
Only in Basil & Neroli
Vetiver 48%
Only in Catch Me...L'Eau
Mate 51%

Accords

Basil & Neroli Catch Me...L'Eau
95%
Green
62%
80%
Citrus
84%
65%
Floral
48%
60%
Herbal
Anis
55%
45%
Musky
51%
Aromatic
51%
Powdery
48%
Fresh
47%
Green shared
95%
62%
Citrus shared
80%
84%
Floral shared
65%
48%
60%
55%
Musky shared
45%
51%
51%
48%
47%

Performance

Basil & Neroli Catch Me...L'Eau
Short (2-4h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Intimate
Projection
Moderate
Light
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Basil & Neroli

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn

The crisp basil and luminous neroli shine in warmer temperatures, making this ideal for spring and summer. Its airy, dewy green character can be refreshing in early fall, but is too light for winter's chill.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual Sport

Its soft projection and breezy freshness make it perfect for office, casual, and even sporty situations where subtlety and cleanliness are prized. It lacks the gravitas for formal occasions but feels fresh and approachable for daytime and active moments.

Catch Me...L'Eau

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its fresh, clean profile and excellent longevity make it suitable for office wear without being overpowering. It's fantastic for casual outings due to its easy-to-wear nature, but its understated elegance means it's less suited for grand formal affairs.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
87%
Key Similarities

Both lean green, citrus, floral

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Basil & Neroli EDC
Catch Me...L'Eau EDT
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