Jo Malone London 2023 EDC

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Melancholy Thistle

by Anne Flipo

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Jo Malone London Melancholy Thistle is a Cologne launched in 2023, created by Anne Flipo. Melancholy Thistle opens with Thistle, settles into a heart of Broom, Patchouli, and Ivy, and dries down to a base of Woody Notes. Jo Malone London's Melancholy Thistle carries a Favourite verdict, a green-led wear.

This polarizing scent has folks divided. Some hail it as a masterclass in green, woody freshness, evoking misty Scottish Highlands, while others dismiss it as a barbershop afterthought. Definitely not a safe blind buy, but a unique experience if it clicks.
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Melancholy Thistle Cologne bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Thistle100%
Heartas listed
Broom33%
Ivy33%
Patchouli33%
Baseas listed
Woody Notes100%

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
Also Works:
Summer

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport

Its fresh, green, and woody profile makes it superb for casual wear and even office settings due to its subtle projection. While some find it too 'barbershop' for dates or formal events, its unique character works well for daytime activities or a refined, quiet presence.

About

Opens with an invigorating burst of sharp, wet green, dominated by fresh ivy and herbaceous thistle. This develops into a woody heart, reminiscent of freshly cut timber and damp earth, grounded by a subtle, aromatic patchouli. There's a cool ozonic quality throughout, painting a picture of a rain-swept landscape.

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