Jo Malone London 2017 EDC

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Plum Blossom (2017)

by Fabrice Pellegrin

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Jo Malone London Plum Blossom (2017) is a Cologne launched in 2017, created by Fabrice Pellegrin. Plum Blossom (2017) opens with Plum, settles into a heart of Plum Blossom, Jasmine, and Ylang-Ylang, and dries down to a base of Musk and Sandalwood. Jo Malone London's Plum Blossom (2017) carries a Statement verdict, a fruity-led wear.

This one is a real head-scratcher for Jo Malone fans. Some find it beautiful and fresh, others are completely underwhelmed by a generic, shampoo-like scent. Given the price, there's a strong chance you'll feel short-changed, so sample first.
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  • Clean
  • Feminine
  • Elegant
  • Playful
  • Classic
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Plum Blossom (2017) Cologne bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Plum100%
Heartas listed
Plum Blossom44%
Jasmine29%
Ylang-Ylang27%
Baseas listed
Musk51%
Sandalwood49%

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

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Sport

Its fresh, clean, and often subtle profile lends itself well to casual wear and office environments, as it's unlikely to offend. It lacks the punch or distinctiveness for formal events or major date nights, but could work for light 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.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang

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

Opens with a sweet yet subtly tart splash of plum, quickly blossoming into a creamy, almost tropical floral heart of jasmine and ylang-ylang. The plum blossom itself adds a delicate, airy sweetness. It settles into a soft, clean base of sandalwood and white musk, which can lean soapy on some skin. Ultimately, it’s a bright, if sometimes indistinct, fruity-floral experience.

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