Jo Malone London 2012 EDC

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Plum Blossom

by Fabrice Pellegrin

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Jo Malone London Plum Blossom is a Cologne launched in 2012, created by Fabrice Pellegrin. Plum Blossom settles into a heart of Plum Blossom, and dries down to a base of Musk and Sandalwood. Jo Malone London's Plum Blossom carries a Statement verdict, a sweet-led wear.

If a light, clean, and inoffensive floral scent is what you're after, Plum Blossom delivers. However, don't expect groundbreaking complexity; this is a pretty, if somewhat generic, offering from Jo Malone that's best for everyday freshness.
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  • Clean
  • Fresh
  • Relaxed
  • Subtle
  • Bright
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Plum Blossom Cologne bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Heartas listed
Plum Blossom100%
Baseas listed
Musk50%
Sandalwood50%

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 Summer

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Sport

Its fresh, clean, and inoffensive floral profile, coupled with its generally lighter performance, makes it ideal for office and casual wear. While some reviewers enjoy it for evening, its subtlety might be lost in more formal or high-energy dating scenarios.

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

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

Plum Blossom opens with a bright burst of delicate plum blossom, airy and subtly sweet, avoiding any heavy fruitiness. It quickly settles into a soft, powdery heart where clean musks gently intertwine with a faint woody touch of sandalwood. The overall impression is one of fresh, luminous florals, reminiscent of clean linens or a luxurious bar of soap, making it perfect for those who prefer understated elegance over bold statements.

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