Jo Loves 2022 EDP

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Golden Gardenia

by Jo Malone

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Jo Loves Golden Gardenia is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2022, created by Jo Malone. Golden Gardenia opens with Cardamom, settles into a heart of Gardenia and Elemi, and dries down to a base of Suede and Woody Notes. Jo Loves's Golden Gardenia carries a Favourite verdict, a spicy-led wear.

A truly divisive scent that manages to be both fresh and complex; some will find it intriguing, others just odd. Don't blind buy this. It's a shapeshifter, a peculiar blend of old-school elegance and modern edge. Love it or hate it, it's certainly memorable.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Confident
  • Sophisticated
  • Edgy
  • Elegant
  • Feminine
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Golden Gardenia Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Cardamom100%
Heartas listed
Elemi50%
Gardenia50%
Baseas listed
Suede50%
Woody Notes50%

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:
Fall Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its unique, slightly challenging character and moderate longevity make it less suited for a typical office environment where subtlety is key. However, its sophisticated and sensual profile is perfect for date nights and formal events, with a casual elegance that allows it to be worn daily.

About

Golden Gardenia opens with a unique, almost peppery freshness from elemi, quickly joined by an elegant, slightly green gardenia that isn't overpoweringly sweet. A sophisticated leather accord emerges, mingling with warm woods and a subtle hint of cardamom, creating a surprisingly earthy and balmy depth. The dry down settles into a soft, powdery leather with a touch of musk, retaining a clean yet sensual aura.

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Where to buy

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