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Jo Malone London

Lime Basil & Mandarin (EDC)

1999

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Versions Timeline

1999

Lime Basil & Mandarin Cologne (Original Release)

Price Range
$80 – $165

Estimated price range, including all bottle sizes

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Perfumers

Jo Malone

"Lime Basil & Mandarin Cologne is one of Jo Malone London’s signature fragrances and a defining example of the brand’s polished citrus-herbal style. It opens with a vivid burst of lime and mandarin, then introduces basil and thyme for an aromatic, slightly peppery twist that keeps it from smelling like a simple cologne. The drydown adds a gentle woody-earthy base through vetiver and patchouli, giving the scent a cleaner and more refined finish than many straightforward citrus scents. Its overall DNA is bright, crisp, herbal, and easy to wear, with a distinctly British tailored freshness. Although often praised for its elegant composition and versatility, it is also widely discussed for relatively soft performance typical of the house’s cologne format. It remains one of the best-known Jo Malone scents and is frequently considered a modern classic within the brand."

Ideal Environment

Best Seasons

Spring
Summer

Ideal Weather

Sunny
Hot
Mild
Humid

Moods

Fresh
Energetic
Uplifting
Calm
Sophisticated

Occasions

Daily Use
Casual
Work
Travel
Outdoor Activity

Fun Facts

It is widely regarded as one of Jo Malone London’s signature scents and a cornerstone of the house.

Some sources repeat a 1999 launch date, while at least one review cites an earlier 1991 origin; 1999 is the more consistently documented market date in the supplied evidence.

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Aromatic Profile

0m/4h
Top Notes
1x
CitrusFreshGreenSpicyFloralWoodyEarthy

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes

0–36m

lime
mandarin orange
bergamot
Middle Notes

36m–1h 48m

basil
thyme
lilac
iris
Base Notes

1h 48m–4h

vetiver
patchouli

Performance

Longevity
40%

Short (2-4h)

Sillage
20%

Intimate

Reviews Summary

“User and reviewer feedback consistently describes this scent as a bright citrus-aromatic composition with a distinctive basil twist and a clean woody-earthy drydown. It is widely appreciated for smelling elegant, refreshing, versatile, and signature-worthy, especially in warm weather and daytime use. The most common criticism is performance: many users find longevity and projection modest, often in the roughly 2–4 hour range on skin, though longer on clothing. Overall, it is seen as a polished modern citrus classic whose scent quality is valued more than its strength.”

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