Jo Malone
Jo Malone Lime Basil & Mandarin
The original Jo Malone. Peppery basil and white thyme bring an unexpected twist to bright citrus. A modern classic.
Performance Profile
How this fragrance performs on skin
How long it lasts
How far it projects
Fills a room when you move through it
A skin scent — gentle and personal. Beautiful for close encounters and everyday wear.
Main Accords
Fragrance Pyramid
How this scent unfolds on your skin
First, you smell…
Top Notes · 0–15 minutes
Then, you live in…
Heart Notes · 15 min – 4 hours
Finally, you remember…
Base Notes · 4–24+ hours
Community Opinions
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Wear It When
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Morning Commute
“A spritz before you leave — fresh enough to wake you up, polished enough for the boardroom.”
Weekend Brunch
“Sun-dappled café tables, iced lattes, and effortless charm.”
Power Meeting
“Quiet confidence in a bottle. Let the work speak — the fragrance just underlines it.”
Season Guide
How well this fragrance suits each season
This Scent Is For
A crisp, invigorating scent that thrives in warmer months and keeps you feeling effortlessly polished.
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Curated scent pairings to build a signature from Jo Malone Lime Basil & Mandarin. Each combination is vetted by perfumers, editors, and community.
Bright citrus, hypnotic oud trail.
Perfumer Marie Salamagne's combination — bright herbal citrus over a hypnotic oud base.
Doubled citrus with a herbal twist.
Doubled citrus with herbal complication — bright daytime, more interesting than either alone.
The winter weight for summer signatures.
Adds chestnut-vanilla warmth and smoke to lighter scents — converts a daytime signature into something evening-ready in cold weather.
Layering Tip
Spray the heavier scent first, then the lighter one on top. Start with two scents — more than three quickly becomes muddled. Always test on skin first.
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