Jo Malone London 2011 Cologne

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Sweet Milk

by Christine Nagel

Jo Malone London Sweet Milk is a Cologne launched in 2011, created by Christine Nagel. Sweet Milk opens with Star Anise, Bergamot, and Heliotrope, settles into a heart of Caramel and Milk, and dries down to a base of Almond, Musk, and Vanilla. Jo Malone London's Sweet Milk carries an Acquired verdict, a lactonic-led wear.

This one's a proper love-it-or-hate-it gourmand. For some, it's a heavenly, comforting spiced chai; for others, the lactonic notes reek of rancid milk or even, well, breast milk. Definitely not a blind buy unless you fancy a gamble.
  • Cozy
  • Warm
  • Sweet
  • Subtle
  • Gourmand
Sweet Milk Cologne bottle

ScentArt

Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 10%
Floral 9%
Fruity 1%
Green 1%
Sweet 45%
Warm 19%
Woody 1%
Earthy 3%
Animalic 10%
Fresh 11%

Mood Profile

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual

Its sweet gourmand nature and moderate sillage make it ideal for casual wear and dates where a warm, comforting vibe is desired. It's generally too foody and intimate for formal events and certainly not for the office or sport.

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About

Sweet Milk opens with a gentle kiss of star anise before diving headfirst into its creamy, lactonic core. Think warm milk and caramel, reminiscent of rice pudding or spiced chai, softened by a powdery heliotrope. The dry down settles into a comforting vanilla enriched by subtle almond and a clean musk, creating a dessert-like, yet airy, sweetness.