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Honey & Crocus Eau de Parfum bottle Honey & Crocus EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
U Gender U
2018 Year 2026
££ Price Tier ££
Young Pretender Eau de Parfum bottle Young Pretender EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Honey & Crocus EDP
A creamy, comforting gourmand that's sadly discontinued, Jo Malone's Honey & Crocus is either pure marzipan heaven or play-doh hell. If you're after a snuggly, sweet almond-milk fantasy that avoids being sickly, this could be your elusive unicorn.
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Our Verdict - Young Pretender EDP
Seriously unique. Young Pretender captures a honeyed, musky heather that's both fluffy and subtly salty, setting it apart from anything else out there.
Acquired

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Honey & Crocus EDP
Young Pretender EDP

Notes

Only in Honey & Crocus
Lavender 100%
Only in Honey & Crocus
Saffron 50% Almond 50%

Accords

Honey & Crocus Young Pretender
100%
Almond
61%
Floral
100%
83%
Honey
75%
81%
Sweet
56%
72%
Nutty
65%
Fruity
Animalic
61%
Amber
61%
Beeswax
60%
Musky
60%
100%
Floral shared
61%
100%
Honey shared
83%
75%
Sweet shared
81%
56%
72%
65%
61%
61%
60%
60%

Performance

Honey & Crocus Young Pretender
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Honey & Crocus

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Winter

Built for the cooler edges of the year - spring and autumn pair best.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office

Its soft sillage and moderate longevity make it suitable for casual wear or even a date night without being overpowering. It's generally too sweet and intimate for formal events, and certainly not built for sport.

Young Pretender

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Its unique, warm floral and honeyed character makes it suitable for date nights and casual wear where it can be genuinely appreciated. While it possesses a certain elegance, its comfort-first nature might be a bit too distinctive for highly formal settings or the typical office environment, and it is definitely not an athletic scent.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
55%
Key Similarities

Both lean honey, sweet, floral

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Honey & Crocus EDP
Young Pretender EDP
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