Jo Malone London 2017 EDC

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Tobacco & Mandarin

by Yann Vasnier

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Jo Malone London Tobacco & Mandarin is a Cologne launched in 2017, created by Yann Vasnier. Tobacco & Mandarin opens with Mandarin, and settles into a heart of Tobacco, Beeswax, and Sage. Jo Malone London's Tobacco & Mandarin carries a Statement verdict, a fresh-led wear.

This one's a bit of a chameleon, shifting from fresh citrus to a warm, tobacco-honey hug. Some find it a fleeting, soapy disappointment, while others rave about its smooth, rich depth. It's a love-it-or-find-it-banal scenario.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Clean
  • Masculine
  • Fresh
  • Elegant
  • Powdery
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Tobacco & Mandarin Cologne bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Mandarin100%
Heartas listed
Beeswax33%
Sage33%
Tobacco33%

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:
Fall
Also Works:
Spring Summer Winter

An autumn-weather scent at heart - warm leaves and shorter days territory.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office
Also Works:
Date Casual

Its generally light projection and clean undertones make it a good fit for office wear, as noted by several reviewers. Despite its warmth, the subtle sillage means it's not ideal for commanding attention in formal settings or for the dynamism of sport, but works well for a casual outing or understated date.

About

Tobacco & Mandarin opens with a zesty burst of mandarin orange, bright and invigorating, quickly settling into a surprisingly clean and almost soapy freshness. This gives way to a honeyed tobacco heart, infused with the aromatic greenness of sage and a soft, sweet beeswax. The dry-down is a cosy blend of creamy, almost powdery tobacco, retaining a whisper of its initial citrus lift.

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