Jo Malone London 2019 EDC

U ££ Acquired

Lupin & Patchouli

by Yann Vasnier , Louise Turner

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Jo Malone London Lupin & Patchouli is a Cologne launched in 2019, created by Yann Vasnier and Louise Turner. Lupin & Patchouli opens with Mandarin, settles into a heart of Rose, and dries down to a base of Patchouli. Jo Malone London's Lupin & Patchouli carries an Acquired verdict, a floral-led wear.

If you are a patchouli enthusiast, or just dabbling, this Jo Malone offering is a solid, albeit unremarkable, choice. It's a patchouli powerhouse, and while some find it simple, others love its sassy drama.
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Lupin & Patchouli Cologne bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Mandarin100%
Heartas listed
Rose100%
Baseas listed
Patchouli100%

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 Fall
Also Works:
Winter

Built for the cooler edges of the year - spring and autumn pair best.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Given its strong projection and impressive longevity for a Jo Malone, this isn't the best fit for an everyday office scent. However, its warming, sophisticated patchouli makes it a great choice for dates or formal events, though perhaps a bit too intense for casual daytime wear.

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

  • Geraniol from Rose

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

Lupin & Patchouli opens with a fleeting floral whisper, then quickly delivers a deep, earthy patchouli stomp. Warm spices and subtle woody notes intertwine, creating a rich, almost powdery aroma as it dries down. Don't expect much from the mandarin; it's practically a no-show. This is all about that bold, green, sometimes herbal patchouli.

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