Jo Loves 2021 EDP

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Cobalt Patchouli & Cedar

by Jo Malone

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Jo Loves Cobalt Patchouli & Cedar is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2021, created by Jo Malone. Cobalt Patchouli & Cedar opens with Grapefruit, settles into a heart of Vetiver and Geranium, and dries down to a base of Cedar and Patchouli. Jo Loves's Cobalt Patchouli & Cedar carries a Favourite verdict, a woody-led wear.

Don't let the name fool you. This isn't a rich, earthy patchouli and cedar bomb but a surprisingly fresh, vibrant citrus with a woody backdrop. It's a clean, safe scent that's a bit of a crowd-pleaser, though its fleeting presence frustrates many.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Clean
  • Fresh
  • Confident
  • Woody
  • Bold
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Cobalt Patchouli & Cedar Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Grapefruit100%
Heartas listed
Vetiver56%
Geranium44%
Baseas listed
Cedar51%
Patchouli49%

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

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its fresh, clean profile and mild projection make it highly suitable for office and casual wear, as it's unlikely to offend. The poor longevity noted in reviews, making it an "intimate fragrance", reduces its suitability for formal events where presence is desired.

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.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium

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

Opens with a zesty, juicy burst of grapefruit, bright and invigorating, quickly followed by the green, slightly sharp nuances of vetiver and geranium. As it settles, the dominant citrus mellows, allowing the subtle, clean earthiness of patchouli and the dry, pencil-shaving quality of cedar to emerge. The overall impression is a transparent, airy woody-citrus.

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