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Lime Basil & Mandarin

Jo Malone, 1999, unisex

citrus, aromatic, green and fresh

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Notes

Top notes

  • Lime Green, tart and zingy, with a sharper bite than lemon.
  • Mandarin Soft, sweet and honeyed citrus, gentler than orange.
  • Bergamot Sparkling peel of a green-gold citrus, juicy and slightly floral, with a bitter edge that keeps it elegant.

Heart notes

  • Basil Peppery, green and a touch anise-like, with a juicy herbal snap.
  • Thyme Warm, dry herb with a peppery, slightly medicinal bite.
  • Iris Cool, buttery, powdery and slightly earthy, like lipstick and cold stone; taken from the root, not the flower.

Base notes

  • Vetiver Earthy, smoky, green root with a dry, grassy depth.
  • Patchouli Earthy, damp and chocolatey, dark leaf with a camphor edge.
  • Amber A warm, golden, resin-and-vanilla effect, soft, sweet and enveloping.

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