Jo Malone London 2008 EDC

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Sweet Lime & Cedar

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Jo Malone London Sweet Lime & Cedar is a Cologne launched in 2008. Sweet Lime & Cedar opens with Pomelo, Blood Orange, Lime, and Pink Pepper, settles into a heart of Jasmine, Lavender, Ylang-Ylang, and Gardenia, and dries down to a base of Amber, Cedar, Tonka Bean, and Tamarind. Jo Malone London's Sweet Lime & Cedar carries a Favourite verdict, a fruity-led wear.

This one's a divisive beast: some reckon it's a sublime, signature-worthy blend of sweet lime and cedar, others just get hamster bedding. Expect mixed reactions, but if you're layering, it might just hit the sweet spot.
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  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Cozy
  • Woody
  • Bold
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Sweet Lime & Cedar Cologne bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

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:
Summer

A summer scent - airy and clear, designed for hot weather.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office

Its moderate sillage and 'clean' vibe make it suitable for casual wear or even the office, though some find it a bit sharp. Reviewers often mention using it as an everyday scent, particularly in warmer weather, boosting its casual and sport scores.

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

Other declarable allergens

  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang

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

Sweet Lime & Cedar opens with a zesty, energetic burst of lime, blood orange, and passionfruit, given a subtle kick by pink pepper. As it settles, a clean, woody heart of cedar emerges, intertwined with creamy coconut, delicate jasmine, and a whisper of aromatic spices like cardamom and sage. The base deepens with the unique, tart sweetness of tamarind, grounded by warm amber and a soft tonka bean finish, creating a fresh yet comforting aroma with a distinct, woody backbone.

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