Jo Malone London 2013 EDP

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Lemon Tart

by Christine Nagel

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Jo Malone London Lemon Tart is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2013, created by Christine Nagel. Lemon Tart opens with Citrus, Lemon, and Lemon Verbena, and settles into a heart of Meringue and Thyme. Jo Malone London's Lemon Tart carries a Statement verdict, a fresh-led wear.

Don't expect a true gourmand delight from Jo Malone's Lemon Tart; it's more of a zest-forward, clean experience that divides opinion. Some find it a pleasant, if fleeting, lemon scent, while others are reminded of cleaning products. The name promises a dessert, but the reality is a linear, fresh lemon that doesn't quite deliver on the 'tart' part.
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  • Fresh
  • Sweet
  • Classic
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Lemon Tart Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

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
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring
Also Works:
Summer Winter

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport

Its fresh, clean, and understated nature makes it suitable for office wear and casual outings, though its poor longevity means frequent reapplication. It's too linear and not complex enough for formal events or romantic dates, given the consensus that it doesn't evoke a gourmand allure.

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.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Citral Geranial from Lemon

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

This scent opens with a burst of bright, zingy lemon, sharper than expected for something named 'Lemon Tart.' The citrus is dominant and fresh, quickly settling into a clean, powdery lemon verbena. There's a subtle sweetness from the meringue, but the gourmand aspect is fleeting and understated, leaving you with an aromatic, somewhat linear lemon impression rather than a rich dessert.

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