Jo Malone London 2023 EDC

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Highland Heather

by Marie Salamagne

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Jo Malone London Highland Heather is a Cologne launched in 2023, created by Marie Salamagne. Highland Heather opens with Cypress, settles into a heart of Vetiver, Lavender, and Heather, and dries down to a base of Amber. Jo Malone London's Highland Heather carries a Statement verdict, a musk-led wear.

A divisive Jo Malone offering, Highland Heather is either a beautifully aromatic, masculine-leaning delight or a bit too soapy and 'dad-like' for some tastes. If you fancy a stroll through a Scottish forest after the rain, this could be your jam.
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  • Clean
  • Relaxed
  • Subtle
  • Warm
  • Cozy
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Highland Heather Cologne bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Cypress100%
Heartas listed
Heather33%
Lavender33%
Vetiver33%
Baseas listed
Amber100%

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:
Fall
Also Works:
Spring

Built for the cooler edges of the year - autumn and spring pair best.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual
Also Works:
Office Date

Its moderate sillage and 'cologne' performance make it suitable for casual wear or even the office, but it lacks the gravitas for formal events. Reviewers often mention wearing it during autumn or for gloomy days, suggesting it's versatile for everyday scenarios.

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

  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender

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

Highland Heather opens with a clean, almost crisp cypress and a whisper of fresh spice, quickly evolving into a comforting blend of earthy lavender and the unique, sweet-herbal scent of heather. A grounded warmth from amber and vetiver then emerges, adding depth and a slightly rugged edge before a soft, soapy drydown.

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