Jo Malone London 2020 EDP

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Waterlily Cologne

by Mathilde Bijaoui

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Jo Malone London Waterlily Cologne is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2020, created by Mathilde Bijaoui. Waterlily Cologne opens with Neroli, settles into a heart of Water Lily and Jasmine, and dries down to a base of Musk. Jo Malone London's Waterlily Cologne carries a Favourite verdict, a floral-led wear.

A divisive floral aquatic for Jo Malone, it's either a beautiful, delicate waterlily dream or a musty, sour mess. Definitely a 'try before you buy' situation to see how it plays with your skin chemistry.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Relaxed
  • Delicate
  • Aquatic
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Waterlily Cologne Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Neroli100%
Heartas listed
Water Lily61%
Jasmine39%
Baseas listed
Musk100%

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:
Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its fresh, light and delicate nature, coupled with typical Jo Malone moderate longevity and sillage, makes it perfect for casual wear and the office. It's less suited for formal events due to its aquatic leaning and could be a refreshing choice for light sport.

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.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Bitter orange peel Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil from Neroli
  • Neroli Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil from Neroli
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

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

Opens with a sharp, green neroli, delivering an immediate fresh and aquatic punch. As it settles, the delicate, slightly sweet waterlily and jasmine notes emerge, creating a dewy, tranquil floral heart. The dry-down retains an aquatic freshness with a subtle, clean musk grounding the overall composition.

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Where to buy

Prices for the United Kingdom · · checked 23 September

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