Jo Malone London 2016 EDC

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Jade Leaf Tea

by Serge Majoullier

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Jo Malone London Jade Leaf Tea is a Cologne launched in 2016, created by Serge Majoullier. Jade Leaf Tea opens with Grapefruit, settles into a heart of Mate, Sesame, and Frankincense, and dries down to a base of Canadian Fir Balsam. Jo Malone London's Jade Leaf Tea carries a Favourite verdict, a fresh-led wear.

This one's a proper enigma. Divisive as hell, with some calling it groundbreaking and complex, others labelling it boring and overpriced. If you're after a straightforward tea scent, look elsewhere, but if you enjoy a challenging, evolving green aroma, it might just surprise you.
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Jade Leaf Tea Cologne bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Grapefruit100%
Heartas listed
Frankincense33%
Mate33%
Sesame33%
Baseas listed
Canadian Fir Balsam100%

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
Also Works:
Summer

Its fresh spicy, aromatic and woody composition leans towards spring.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport

Its soft projection and fresh, aromatic character make it an excellent choice for office or casual wear where subtlety is key. It's less suited for formal events or romantic dates, as it lacks the bold presence typically desired for those occasions.

Ingredients and allergens

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About

Jade Leaf Tea opens with a sharp, fizzy citrus blast, evolving quickly into a cool, aromatic green heart. Fir resin provides a woody, almost coniferous backbone, while mate adds an earthy, tea-like depth that’s more suggestion than explicit brew. Frankincense lends a subtly spiritual, resinous warmth, tempered by an unexpected, slightly oily sesame note that emerges in the dry-down, grounding the fresh, spicy top.

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