Jo Malone London 2017 EDC

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English Oak & Redcurrant

by Yann Vasnier

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Jo Malone London English Oak & Redcurrant is a Cologne launched in 2017, created by Yann Vasnier. English Oak & Redcurrant opens with Red Currant, settles into a heart of Rose, and dries down to a base of Oak. Jo Malone London's English Oak & Redcurrant carries a Favourite verdict, a floral-led wear.

Red currant sparkles over a bed of roasted oak, creating a crisp, woody freshness that feels both contemporary and quietly refined. Effortlessly wearable and balanced, it's a rare woody scent that feels bright and easygoing.
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English Oak & Redcurrant Eau de Cologne bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Red Currant100%
Heartas listed
Rose100%
Baseas listed
Oak100%

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
Intimate
Intensity
Light

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall
Also Works:
Summer

The crisp red currant and green mandarin make this especially luminous for spring and early fall, while the fresh, lightly woody character remains vibrant but not heavy for summer. Its subtle warmth is less suited to winter's chill.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual

The soft projection and clean, fresh-woody profile make it ideal for the office or casual daytime wear. It is understated and versatile, but a touch too delicate for formal events or high-energy sports.

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

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

English Oak & Redcurrant opens with a tart, juicy burst of red currant and zesty green mandarin, immediately evoking the freshness of a dewy English morning. A gentle rush of rose lends a soft floral glow before settling into the heart of the fragrance, while roasted oak brings a dry, elegant woodiness that grounds the composition. The result is a modern, transparent take on woody perfumery - airy, subtly spicy, and tinged with earthiness, yet always fresh and inviting. Understated and versatile, it lingers as a clean, crisp whisper of nature.

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