Jennifer Lopez 2002 EDP

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Glow

by Louise Turner , Catherine Walsh

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Jennifer Lopez Glow is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2002, created by Louise Turner and Catherine Walsh. Glow opens with Grapefruit, Neroli, and Orange Blossom, settles into a heart of Rose, Jasmine, and Tuberose, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, Sandalwood, and Iris. Jennifer Lopez's Glow carries a Favourite verdict, a floral-led wear.

This early JLo classic is utterly divisive. For its fans, Glow is the ultimate clean-girl aesthetic in a bottle - fresh, soapy, and utterly comforting. For its detractors, it's a harsh, dated scrubber that smells like bug spray or cheap bathroom cleaner. Try before you buy, but for many, it's an affordable, timeless gem.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Clean
  • Fresh
  • Soft
  • Cozy
  • Relaxed
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Glow Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Fall Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport

Glow's prominent 'clean' and 'soapy' character makes it ideal for casual settings and office wear, as it's largely inoffensive. While fresh, some find it too strong for sport, and its intimate profile and lack of traditional 'perfume-y' depth make it less suited for formal events or a romantic date.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Geraniol from Rose

Other declarable allergens

  • Bitter orange peel Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil from Neroli
  • Neroli Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil from Neroli
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Vanillin from Vanilla

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Glow opens with a bright, clean burst of neroli and grapefruit, quickly settling into a prominent white floral heart of jasmine and tuberose, softened by a delicate rose. The dry down is a comforting, musky embrace with powdery orris and a hint of creamy sandalwood, amber, and vanilla. It ultimately evokes the scent of freshly washed skin or luxurious soap.

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