Jo Malone London 2016 EDP

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Golden Needle Tea

by Serge Majoullier

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Jo Malone London Golden Needle Tea is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2016, created by Serge Majoullier. Golden Needle Tea opens with Spicy Notes, settles into a heart of Suede and Tea, and dries down to a base of Sandalwood, Benzoin, and Styrax. Jo Malone London's Golden Needle Tea carries a Favourite verdict, a spicy-led wear.

This one's a bit of a heartbreaker for Jo Malone fans. A genuinely lovely woody-spicy scent that simply evaporates too quickly to justify the fancy price tag. If only the performance matched the elegance, it would be a true gem.
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  • Sophisticated
  • Elegant
  • Warm
  • Subtle
  • Mysterious
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Golden Needle Tea Eau de Parfum bottle

Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

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.

Notes

Top

Spicy NotesSpicy Notes

Heart

SuedeSuedeTeaTea

Base

SandalwoodSandalwoodBenzoinBenzoinStyraxStyrax

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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:
Summer

A summer scent - airy and clear, designed for hot weather.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date

Its subtle projection and refined woody-spicy profile make it suitable for office and casual wear, though not impactful enough for formal events or lively dates. Many reviews praise the scent profile but lament its poor longevity, making it a fleeting companion for any occasion.

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

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

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About

Imagine stepping into a dimly lit, antique study - that's Golden Needle Tea in a bottle. It opens with a refined, warm spice that quickly settles into the rich, comforting depth of aged wood. A prominent, soft leather accord weaves through, adding a touch of sophisticated earthiness, while hints of smoky tea and a subtle animalic hum give it a mysterious, lived-in feel. It's smooth, blended to perfection, and utterly chic.

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