Jo Malone London 2020 EDP

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Vetiver & Golden Vanilla Cologne Intense

by Mathilde Bijaoui

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Jo Malone London Vetiver & Golden Vanilla Cologne Intense is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2020, created by Mathilde Bijaoui. Vetiver & Golden Vanilla Cologne Intense opens with Grapefruit, Cardamom, and Tea, settles into a heart of Vetiver, and dries down to a base of Vanilla. Jo Malone London's Vetiver & Golden Vanilla Cologne Intense carries a Favourite verdict, a woody-led wear.

This one's a proper grower, isn't it? Hits you with a complex vetiver-vanilla combo that's got everyone chatting. It's often compared to other heavy-hitters - and for once, the Jo Malone holds its own. Don't expect sweetness; do expect sophistication. It's definitely one of JM's better efforts, which might be why it's constantly rumoured to be discontinued.
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  • Confident
  • Sophisticated
  • Warm
  • Mysterious
  • Elegant
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Vetiver & Golden Vanilla Cologne Intense Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Cardamom33%
Grapefruit33%
Tea33%
Heartas listed
Vetiver100%
Baseas listed
Vanilla100%

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 Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

Its moderate projection and longevity make it suitable for office wear without being overpowering. The warm, sensual nature of the vetiver and vanilla makes it excellent for dates and more formal events, offering a touch of refined elegance. It's a bit too rich for casual daily wear or sports activities.

Ingredients and allergens

Alcohol Denat., Fragrance (Parfum), Water\Aqua\Eau, Limonene, Linalool, Coumarin, Benzyl Alcohol, Isoeugenol, Geraniol, Citral, Citronellol, Tocopherol <ILN47419>

Named in this list, in standard patch-test panels

Other allergens named in this list

Lists change between batches and markets, so check the box of the bottle you have. "Parfum" covers substances the label does not name, and we highlight only the allergens we could match. If you have a diagnosed allergy, look for the name your clinic gave you on your own packaging.

About

Imagine a rich, dark golden vanilla that's anything but sweet or gourmand. It's swirled with an aromatic, earthy vetiver that's sometimes smoky, sometimes green, giving it a wonderfully dry character. A sharp burst of cardamom adds a spicy kick, while a hint of grapefruit brightens the opening before settling into a warm, sophisticated tea accord in the dry down. It's complex, layered, and intriguing, like a fine whisky sipped by a crackling fire.

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