Jo Malone London 2016 EDP

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Silver Needle Tea

by Serge Majoullier

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Jo Malone London Silver Needle Tea is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2016, created by Serge Majoullier. Silver Needle Tea opens with Bergamot and Saffron, settles into a heart of Rose and Mimosa, and dries down to a base of Musk and Green Notes. Jo Malone London's Silver Needle Tea carries a Favourite verdict, a floral-led wear.

Divisive and overpriced for some, but a beloved 'happy scent' for others, Jo Malone's Silver Needle Tea struggles with its identity. Many find it light, clean, and calming - if you can get past the price and potential lack of 'tea' notes.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Clean
  • Relaxed
  • Subtle
  • Fresh
  • Sophisticated
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Silver Needle Tea Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Bergamot61%
Saffron39%
Heartas listed
Rose58%
Mimosa42%
Baseas listed
Musk57%
Green Notes43%

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

A spring fragrance - light, bright, made for the warmer turn of the year.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its clean, light, and musky profile makes it ideal for casual wear and the office, as it's unlikely to offend. While not overtly romantic or formal, its sophisticated undertones allow it a place on a low-key date or even some active settings without being overwhelming.

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

  • Geraniol from Rose

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • 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

Silver Needle Tea opens with a bright, sparkling burst of bergamot, quickly joined by the subtle, spiced warmth of saffron. The heart unfolds into a delicate floral bouquet of mimosa and rose, lending a soft, powdery sweetness. It dries down to a clean, understated musk with green undertones, reminiscent of a freshly brewed, ethereal white tea - though some detect more outright rose.

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