Jo Malone London 2011 EDP

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Earl Grey & Cucumber

by Christine Nagel

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Jo Malone London Earl Grey & Cucumber is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2011, created by Christine Nagel. Earl Grey & Cucumber opens with Red Apple, Bergamot, Jasmine, and Rain, settles into a heart of Angelica and Cucumber, and dries down to a base of Musk, Cedar, Vanilla, and Beeswax. Jo Malone London's Earl Grey & Cucumber carries a Favourite verdict, a green-led wear.

This one sparks strong opinions. Half the room gets a beautiful, sophisticated tea-time dream, the other half just gets a sharp, plasticky mess that vanishes in minutes. Not a safe blind buy, but if it works for you, it's pure magic.
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Earl Grey & Cucumber Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Bergamot37%
Rain24%
Jasmine20%
Red Apple19%
Heartas listed
Cucumber51%
Angelica49%
Baseas listed
Beeswax31%
Musk26%
Cedar22%
Vanilla21%

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

Its generally inoffensive and light character makes it ideal for office and casual settings. The divisive reactions and sometimes poor longevity mean it's less suited for dates or formal events where a more robust and universally appealing scent might be preferred. It's refreshing enough for light activity but lacks the punch for serious sport.

Ingredients and allergens

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About

Opens with a brisk, zesty jolt of bergamot, reminiscent of a freshly brewed cup of Earl Grey tea, brightened by an unexpected watery apple and jasmine twist. As it settles, a subtle, cool cucumber note emerges, underpinned by a soft, almost powdery angelica. The dry down is a comforting, milky whisper of beeswax and vanilla, grounded by a clean musk and a hint of cedar. It's a journey from invigorating freshness to a gentle, warm hum.

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