Jo Malone London 2018 EDP

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Jasmine Sambac & Marigold Cologne Intense

by Mathilde Bijaoui , Celine Roux

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Jo Malone London Jasmine Sambac & Marigold Cologne Intense is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2018, created by Mathilde Bijaoui and Celine Roux. Jasmine Sambac & Marigold Cologne Intense opens with Marigold, settles into a heart of Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang, and Honey, and dries down to a base of Benzoin. Jo Malone London's Jasmine Sambac & Marigold Cologne Intense carries a Favourite verdict, a green-led wear.

This is a gorgeous, grown-up jasmine you'll either adore for its photorealistic warmth and sensual depth, or find a bit too 'old-fashioned' or 'soapy'. It's a divisive floral, best on skin and with genuinely impressive staying power for a Jo Malone.
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Jasmine Sambac & Marigold Cologne Intense Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Marigold100%
Heartas listed
Jasmine49%
Ylang-Ylang27%
Honey24%
Baseas listed
Benzoin100%

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 Fall
Also Works:
Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual Formal
Also Works:
Office

Its moderate sillage and good longevity make it versatile for most occasions, though it leans towards evening wear. While potent, it's not overpowering for an office setting if applied lightly, but truly shines for dates or formal events where its sensual character can be appreciated.

Ingredients and allergens

Alcohol Denat., Fragrance (Parfum), Water\Aqua\Eau, Benzyl Salicylate, Linalool, Hexyl Cinnamal, Limonene, Cinnamyl Alcohol, Benzyl Alcohol, Eugenol, Benzyl Benzoate, Coumarin, Citral, Isoeugenol, Farnesol, Benzyl Cinnamate <ILN44858>

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

Jasmine Sambac & Marigold opens with a distinctive, slightly green burst of marigold, paving the way for a rich and creamy jasmine heart. Ylang-ylang adds an oily, tropical lushness, sweetened by a natural-smelling honey accord. The dry-down settles into a warm benzoin embrace, lending a balsamic, comforting depth that makes the florals feel grounded and luxurious.

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