Jo Malone London 2021 EDC

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Yellow Hibiscus

by Mathilde Bijaoui

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Jo Malone London Yellow Hibiscus is a Cologne launched in 2021, created by Mathilde Bijaoui. Yellow Hibiscus opens with Hibiscus, settles into a heart of Lime and Rose, and dries down to a base of Musk. Jo Malone London's Yellow Hibiscus carries a Favourite verdict, a floral-led wear.

This Jo Malone Cologne is a clean, fresh floral that, while pleasant and inoffensive, leans a bit generic. Don't expect groundbreaking complexity, but it's a solid choice for easy-wearing, warm-weather appeal.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Clean
  • Fresh
  • Feminine
  • Subtle
  • Sensual
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Yellow Hibiscus Cologne bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Hibiscus100%
Heartas listed
Rose62%
Lime38%
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 clean, light floral and fresh accord makes it perfect for office and casual wear, as it's unlikely to offend. While not specifically a sport scent, its freshness suits warm-weather activity; it's a bit too simple for formal events or a particularly romantic date.

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.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Geraniol from Rose

Other declarable allergens

  • 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

Yellow Hibiscus opens with a bright, almost tea-like citrus burst of lime and the delicate, watery essence of hibiscus, evoking a tropical breeze. As it settles, a clean rose note emerges, softened by a gentle musk, leading to a fresh-from-the-laundry, airy finish. It's a straightforward, light floral musk with a hint of powdery refinement.

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