Jo Malone London 2016 Cologne

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Basil & Neroli

by Anne Flipo

Jo Malone London Basil & Neroli is a Cologne launched in 2016, created by Anne Flipo. Basil & Neroli opens with Basil, settles into a heart of Neroli, and dries down to a base of Vetiver and Musk. Jo Malone London's Basil & Neroli carries a Favourite verdict, a green-led wear.

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.
  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Playful
  • Modern
  • Energetic
Basil & Neroli Eau de Cologne bottle

ScentArt

Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 17%
Floral 18%
Fruity 2%
Green 33%
Sweet 8%
Warm 8%
Woody 12%
Earthy 7%
Animalic 13%
Fresh 23%

Mood Profile

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

Accords

Green
95%
Citrus
80%
Floral
65%
Herbal
60%

Notes

Performance

Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Projection
Intimate
Intensity
Light

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Fall

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.

Best 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.

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About

Basil & Neroli Cologne opens with a lively burst of aromatic basil, instantly green and invigorating, softened by juicy citrus and the delicate floralcy of neroli at its heart. Dewy green leaves and petitgrain add a crisp, leafy dimension, while a gentle base of white musk and subtle woods keeps the scent airy and modern. The overall impression is sparkling, subtly spicy, and vibrantly clean, evoking the carefree spirit of summer mornings and sunlit gardens.