Jo Malone London 2018 EDP

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Honey & Crocus

by Mathilde Bijaoui

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Jo Malone London Honey & Crocus is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2018, created by Mathilde Bijaoui. Honey & Crocus opens with Lavender, settles into a heart of Saffron and Almond, and dries down to a base of Honey. Jo Malone London's Honey & Crocus carries a Favourite verdict, a sweet-led wear.

A creamy, comforting gourmand that's sadly discontinued, Jo Malone's Honey & Crocus is either pure marzipan heaven or play-doh hell. If you're after a snuggly, sweet almond-milk fantasy that avoids being sickly, this could be your elusive unicorn.
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  • Cozy
  • Relaxed
  • Warm
  • Subtle
  • Clean
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Honey & Crocus Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Lavender100%
Heartas listed
Almond50%
Saffron50%
Baseas listed
Honey100%

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 Fall
Also Works:
Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office

Its soft sillage and moderate longevity make it suitable for casual wear or even a date night without being overpowering. It's generally too sweet and intimate for formal events, and certainly not built for sport.

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

  • Bitter almond Benzaldehyde from Almond
  • 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

Honey & Crocus opens with a creamy, nutty almond accord, softened by a delicate touch of honey. As it settles, the sweetness deepens, evoking thoughts of warm almond milk or even baked goods, with a subtle hint of saffron adding a refined, almost powdery texture. The lavender is barely there for most, just a ghost adding to the overall gentle, comforting character, making for a truly delicious skin scent.

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