Jo Malone London 2017 EDC

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Leather & Artemisia

by Yann Vasnier

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Jo Malone London Leather & Artemisia is a Cologne launched in 2017, created by Yann Vasnier. Leather & Artemisia opens with Absinth, settles into a heart of Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha and Iris, and dries down to a base of Leather. Jo Malone London's Leather & Artemisia carries a Favourite verdict, a musk-led wear.

A divisive but ultimately adored limited edition from Jo Malone. Those who love it, *really* love it - an elegant, grown-up, and distinctly British take on leather that sadly vanished too soon.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Sophisticated
  • Elegant
  • Cozy
  • Classic
  • Warm
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Leather & Artemisia Cologne bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Absinth100%
Heartas listed
Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha50%
Iris50%
Baseas listed
Leather100%

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:
Summer Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Its moderate sillage and gentle projection make it office-appropriate, while the subtle warmth of suede and orris lends itself perfectly to casual comfort. Though elegant, it's perhaps too understated for more formal settings, and entirely unsuitable for sport.

About

This opens with a startlingly fresh, green bite of absinthe and artemisia, a boozy herbaceousness that quickly mellows. The heart reveals a sophisticated, velvety suede - more soft handbag than tough hide - interwoven with the powdery elegance of orris. Beneath it all, a subtle earthy warmth from cypriol adds a grounding, sophisticated depth that feels both classic and comforting.

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