Jo Malone London 2017 EDC

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Star Magnolia

by Anne Flipo

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Jo Malone London Star Magnolia is a Cologne launched in 2017, created by Anne Flipo. Star Magnolia opens with Shiso, Lemon, and Ginger, settles into a heart of Neroli and Magnolia, and dries down to a base of Amber and Cedar. Jo Malone London's Star Magnolia carries a Favourite verdict, a fresh-led wear.

This one's a bit of a mixed bag; some rave about its sublime freshness, describing it as 'happiness in a bottle', while others find it merely pleasant, or even compared it to less-than-glamorous smells. Expect a light, airy floral that might surprisingly morph into something you adore after a few wears.
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  • Clean
  • Fresh
  • Elegant
  • Relaxed
  • Soft
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Star Magnolia Cologne bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Lemon42%
Ginger30%
Shiso28%
Heartas listed
Magnolia60%
Neroli40%
Baseas listed
Amber52%
Cedar48%

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 Summer

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its fresh, clean, and moderate sillage makes it an excellent choice for office wear, not overpowering colleagues. The light floral and citrus notes are perfect for casual daytime activities, providing a 'fresh out of the shower' feel, but its poor longevity reduces its suitability for formal events.

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

Other declarable allergens

  • Bitter orange peel Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil from Neroli
  • Neroli Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil from Neroli

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

Star Magnolia opens with a bright, zesty burst of lemon, swiftly followed by an intriguing herbal nuance from shiso and a subtle kick of ginger. The heart unfolds into a creamy, luminous magnolia, softened by neroli's delicate, honeyed floralcy. It settles into a clean, fresh base where a whisper of cedar and warm amber provides a gentle, grounding finish, keeping it light and airy throughout.

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