Jo Malone London 2017 EDC

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Blue Hyacinth

by Yann Vasnier , Michael Nordstrand

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Jo Malone London Blue Hyacinth is a Cologne launched in 2017, created by Yann Vasnier and Michael Nordstrand. Blue Hyacinth settles into a heart of Hyacinth and Geranium, and dries down to a base of Vetiver. Jo Malone London's Blue Hyacinth carries a Favourite verdict, a green-led wear.

This limited-edition Jo Malone is a love-it-or-hate-it affair. For some, it's the holy grail of realistic hyacinths; for others, a fleeting, artificial disappointment. Proceed with caution and don't expect it to last for yonks.
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  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Elegant
  • Relaxed
  • Modern
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Blue Hyacinth Cologne bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Heartas listed
Geranium50%
Hyacinth50%
Baseas listed
Vetiver100%

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

A spring fragrance - light, bright, made for the warmer turn of the year.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office

Its fresh, green, and floral profile makes it excellent for casual wear or even a sporty outing due to its clean character. However, due to mixed reviews on longevity and sillage, it might not hold up for formal events or longer dates where a more enduring scent 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

Blue Hyacinth plunges you into a vivid, verdant floral heart amplified by aromatic green notes. The central hyacinth is supported by crisp geranium, offering a clean, slightly peppery lift, before settling into an earthy, woody vetiver base. It evokes the fresh, damp feel of a spring garden after rain, with prominent fresh spicy and floral accords.

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