Jo Malone London 2016 EDC

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Carrot Blossom & Fennel

by Anne Flipo

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Jo Malone London Carrot Blossom & Fennel is a Cologne launched in 2016, created by Anne Flipo. Carrot Blossom & Fennel opens with Fennel and Wormwood, settles into a heart of Carrot Seeds, Neroli, Rose, and Apricot, and dries down to a base of Musk, Patchouli, and Violet. Jo Malone London's Carrot Blossom & Fennel carries a Favourite verdict, a floral-led wear.

This one is a divisive Jo Malone release, but if you're after something genuinely unique and don't mind a bit of a herbal punch, it's worth a sniff. Some find it a fresh, clean surprise, while others are entirely put off by its peculiar notes.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Unique
  • Clean
  • Fresh
  • Relaxed
  • Modern
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Carrot Blossom & Fennel Cologne bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Fennel50%
Wormwood50%
Heartas listed
Carrot Seeds33%
Apricot29%
Rose22%
Neroli16%
Baseas listed
Violet44%
Musk30%
Patchouli26%

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
Short (2-4h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Light

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring
Also Works:
Fall

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its moderate sillage and 'clean' character make it suitable for office and casual wear without being overpowering. It's too unconventional for most formal settings, and while fresh, it lacks the bright energy often desired for sport.

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
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

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

An unusual aromatic green creation that opens with a distinct, almost medicinal fennel and wormwood sharpness. This quickly softens, giving way to a powdery heart of carrot and apricot, with subtle hints of rose and neroli. The dry-down reveals a clean, musky violet and earthy patchouli, creating a unique, somewhat unconventional freshness that some describe as luxurious soap or even 'gripe water'. It’s certainly not a straightforward floral or fruity affair.

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