Jo Malone London 2009 EDC

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Vanilla & Anise

by Céline Barel

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Jo Malone London Vanilla & Anise is a Cologne launched in 2009, created by Céline Barel. Vanilla & Anise opens with Bergamot, Neroli, Star Anise, and Fennel, settles into a heart of Jasmine, Tuberose, Orchid, and Frangipani, and dries down to a base of Amber, Vetiver, Vanilla, and Tonka Bean. Jo Malone London's Vanilla & Anise carries a Statement verdict, a sweet-led wear.

This one's a proper British conundrum. Some find it a fresh, grown-up vanilla with a unique spicy kick, like a refined confection. Others say it's more medicinal fennel than delicious, with a surprisingly weak performance typical of Jo Malone. A divisive scent.
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  • Clean
  • Warm
  • Subtle
  • Soft
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Vanilla & Anise 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:
Fall
Also Works:
Spring Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date

Its soft spicy and powdery accords, combined with general community consensus of light sillage and moderate longevity, make it ideal for casual wear and the office. It's a bit too subdued for formal events and not invigorating enough for sport, but could work for an intimate date.

Ingredients and allergens

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About

Vanilla & Anise opens with an unusual briskness, a blend of sharp star anise and herbaceous fennel, brightened by a hint of neroli. As it settles, a floral heart emerges, led by creamy frangipani and subtle jasmine, spiced with clove. The base offers a delicate, non-gourmand vanilla, smoothed by amber and tonka, with a grounding whisper of vetiver. It's a clean, subtly spiced vanilla, not sugary but quietly comforting.

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