Jo Malone London 2022 EDP

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Red Roses Cologne

by Patricia Bilodeau

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Jo Malone London Red Roses Cologne is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2022, created by Patricia Bilodeau. Red Roses Cologne opens with Lemon and Violet Leaf, settles into a heart of Rose, and dries down to a base of Honey. Jo Malone London's Red Roses Cologne carries a Statement verdict, a sweet-led wear.

This one's a bit of a controversial sniff. Some are gagging for it, others are just gagging. It's a full-on botanical assault - intense, realistic, and not for the faint of heart. Expect to either love its authentic rose and lemon blast or feel like you've eaten a flower arrangement.
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Red Roses Cologne Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Violet Leaf56%
Lemon44%
Heartas listed
Rose100%
Baseas listed
Honey100%

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:
Casual
Also Works:
Date

Given its initial strength and

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

  • Citral Geranial from Lemon
  • 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

Imagine plunging your face into a fresh, dewy rose bush, leaves and all, then chugging a lemon. That's the opening: a sharp, green violet leaf and zesty lemon immediately meet the dominant, lush rose. It's not a shy rose; it's verdant and hyper-realistic, softening eventually into a delicate, sweet whisper of honey. Imagine a rose that just opened, still glistening with morning dew and surrounded by its greenery, before a subtle, comforting sweetness emerges.

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