Jo Malone London 2010 EDP

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Oud & Bergamot Cologne Intense

by Christine Nagel

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Jo Malone London Oud & Bergamot Cologne Intense is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2010, created by Christine Nagel. Oud & Bergamot Cologne Intense opens with Bergamot, Lemon, and Orange, settles into a heart of Herbal and Oud, and dries down to a base of Cedar and Praline. Jo Malone London's Oud & Bergamot Cologne Intense carries a Favourite verdict, a woody-led wear.

A masterclass in understated luxury, Oud & Bergamot is a luminous and modern take on oud. This is effortlessly refined, never overwhelming, and far more versatile than most oud scents.
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Oud & Bergamot Cologne Intense Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Bergamot44%
Orange33%
Lemon23%
Heartas listed
Oud82%
Herbal18%
Baseas listed
Cedar71%
Praline29%

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
Intimate
Intensity
Light

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall
Also Works:
Winter

The sparkling citrus and airy freshness make it ideal for spring and early fall, while the subtle warmth of oud and cedar keep it versatile enough for cooler days. It's less suited to the deepest winter or hottest summer due to its understated projection and lack of heavy sweetness.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual

Its discreet projection and clean woody-citrus profile make it perfect for office and casual wear, and its refined simplicity lends subtle charm on a date. It's less impactful for formal or sporty scenarios where either more gravitas or more energy is desired.

Ingredients and allergens

Alcohol Denat., Water/Aqua/Eau, Fragrance (Parfum), Linalool, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Geraniol, Limonene, Citral, Eugenol, Citronellol, Bht, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate

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

Oud & Bergamot Cologne Intense opens with a burst of radiant bergamot and juicy orange, evoking Mediterranean sunlight before seamlessly blending into a transparent, subtly spicy oud and cedarwood core. The oud here is elegant and gentle, never animalic or dense, balanced by a touch of sweetness and aromatic herbs. The result is a quietly sophisticated fragrance, luminous and airy, with a woody backbone that lingers discreetly on the skin. A unisex scent that feels both fresh and timeless, perfect for those who want their oud to whisper rather than shout.

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