Jo Malone London 2001 EDP

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Red Roses

by Patricia Bilodeau , Lucien Piquet

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Jo Malone London Red Roses is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2001, created by Patricia Bilodeau and Lucien Piquet. Red Roses opens with Lemon and Mint, settles into a heart of Rose and Violet Leaf, and dries down to a base of Beeswax. Jo Malone London's Red Roses carries a Favourite verdict, a textural-led wear.

This one's a proper love-it-or-hate-it affair. If you crave a brutally realistic, unapologetic rose, you've found your match. But if you prefer your florals dialled down, best run a mile.
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  • Fresh
  • Romantic
  • Bold
  • Uplifting
  • Soft
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Red Roses Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Lemon53%
Mint47%
Heartas listed
Rose65%
Violet Leaf35%
Baseas listed
Beeswax100%

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:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Its potent projection and impressive longevity, especially for a Jo Malone, make it less suited for an enclosed office. However, its romantic and elegant floral character makes it perfect for dates and eveningwear, while remaining versatile enough for casual settings for rose lovers.

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

Other declarable allergens

  • Spearmint Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil from Mint

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 bouquet of deep red roses, stems and all. A zesty lemon and cool mint apertura gives way to a full-bodied rose heart; it's verdant, dewy, and almost jammy, balanced by the waxy, velvety touch of violet leaf. The dry down is a smooth, honeyed beeswax, clinging to the skin with a soft, natural sweetness that extends the rose's bloom.

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