Jo Malone London 2023 EDC

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English Pear & Sweet Pea

by Anne Flipo

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Jo Malone London English Pear & Sweet Pea is a Cologne launched in 2023, created by Anne Flipo. English Pear & Sweet Pea opens with Pear, settles into a heart of Sweet Pea, and dries down to a base of Musk. Jo Malone London's English Pear & Sweet Pea carries a Favourite verdict, a floral-led wear.

This one's a divisive charmer. If you're after a beautifully fresh, delicate pear and sweet pea scent, this could be your clean, pretty dream. But beware, Jo Malone's infamous longevity issues are ever-present, and it just doesn't work for everyone's skin chemistry.
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  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Relaxed
  • Subtle
  • Playful
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English Pear & Sweet Pea Cologne bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Pear100%
Heartas listed
Sweet Pea100%
Baseas listed
Musk100%

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
Also Works:
Date Sport

Its fresh, subtle floral-fruity profile makes it ideal for casual wear, especially in spring and summer, and perfectly office-appropriate due to its mild performance. However, its weak longevity and intimate sillage mean it's not impactful enough for formal events, and it struggles to stand out on dates, though some find it quite romantic.

Ingredients and allergens

Alcohol Denat., Water\Aqua\Eau, Fragrance (Parfum), Hydroxycitronellal, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Geraniol, Citronellol, Linalool, Hexyl Cinnamal, Benzyl Salicylate, Coumarin, Limonene, Citral, Eugenol, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate

From a shop in the United Kingdom. Boxes sold in other countries can differ.

Named in this list, in standard patch-test panels

Other allergens named in this list

Lists change between batches and markets, so check the box of the bottle you have. "Parfum" covers substances the label does not name, and we highlight only the allergens we could match. If you have a diagnosed allergy, look for the name your clinic gave you on your own packaging.

About

Opens with a burst of crisp Williams pear, juicy and bright, before settling into a sweet, dewy heart of sweet pea. This is a gentle, pretty floral with a noticeable musky hum as it dries down, wrapped in a sheer, powdery sweetness that feels both clean and comforting.

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