Jo Malone London 1999 EDC

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Lime Basil & Mandarin

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Jo Malone London Lime Basil & Mandarin is a Cologne launched in 1999, created by Jo Malone. Lime Basil & Mandarin opens with Bergamot, Mandarin, and Lime, settles into a heart of Iris, Lilac, Thyme, and Basil, and dries down to a base of Vetiver and Patchouli. Jo Malone London's Lime Basil & Mandarin carries a Favourite verdict, a woody-led wear.

The iconic citrus-herbal cologne that defined a genre. Unmatched for sparkling freshness and breezy, modern elegance, but best enjoyed in close quarters due to its fleeting, subtle presence.
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Lime Basil & Mandarin Eau de Cologne 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
Short (2-4h)
Projection
Intimate
Intensity
Light

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

Its effervescent citrus, basil, and green herbal notes shine in warm weather, making it perfect for spring and summer refreshment. The light composition can struggle to cut through colder air, so it is less suited to fall and winter.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual Sport

Low projection and understated citrus-herbal character make it ideal for office, daytime dates, and casual outings, where discretion is key. Its freshness is also great post-exercise or for active wear, but lacks the weight for formal events.

Ingredients and allergens

Alcohol Denat., Water\Aqua\Eau, Fragrance (Parfum), Limonene, Linalool, Hydroxycitronellal, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Evernia Prunastri (Oakmoss) Extract, Citral, Amyl Cinnamal, Geraniol, Citronellol, Benzyl Salicylate, Hexyl Cinnamal, Eugenol

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

Lime Basil & Mandarin Cologne opens with an effervescent rush of lime and sweet mandarin, instantly invigorating and bright. Crisp basil and peppery thyme soon join, weaving a green, aromatic freshness that feels both modern and timeless. The heart is softened by subtle lilac and iris, while an earthy, light vetiver and patchouli base give it a gentle, natural dry down. The overall impression is crisp, clean, and quietly sophisticated, with a playful herbal twist and a palpable sense of summer air.

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