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Jo Malone

Lime Basil & Mandarin

1999 · Unisex · Citrus & Fresh

Lime Basil & Mandarin by Jo Malone was launched in 1999, a citrus & fresh fragrance unisex. Its accord profile is led by citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy. Key notes: Basil, Thyme and Lilac.

At a glance

Dominant accordscitrus, aromatic, fresh spicy
Key notesBasil, Thyme, Lilac, Iris
Community rating3.66/5 from 4,416 votes

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Accord profile

citrus24%aromatic19%fresh spicy19%green15%woody12%herbal11%

Note pyramid

Top, heart and base notes as recorded for this composition. Each note links to every other fragrance in the database that uses it.

About this fragrance

Written from the structured record above — note pyramid, accord weights, perfumer credit and era.

Lime Basil & Mandarin, launched in 1999, was Jo Malone's first fragrance and remains a defining citrus aromatic. The top notes burst with lime, mandarin orange, and bergamot—a sharp, sunlit opening that feels like peeling citrus over a garden herb bed. As it settles, basil and thyme bring a green, slightly spicy edge, while lilac and iris add a soft floral whisper. The base of vetiver and patchouli grounds the composition with earthy woodiness, though the citrus never fully departs; it hums along for hours. Collectors appreciate its clean, unisex character and the way it bridges fresh and herbal without leaning sweet. It suits those who want a crisp, everyday scent that works in heat and layers well with other Jo Malone colognes. If you love aromatic greens or classic eau de cologne structures, this is a cornerstone for any collection.

中文簡介

1999年推出嘅Lime Basil & Mandarin係Jo Malone首支香水,以青檸、柑橘同佛手柑開場,清新酸爽。中調羅勒、百里香帶嚟綠色草本氣息,丁香同鳶尾花添上柔和花香。基調香根草同廣藿香提供木質土壤感,但柑橘始終貫穿。整體中性、清爽,適合鍾意草本柑橘調嘅人,日常或炎熱天氣都用得,亦易於同其他Jo Malone香水疊加。

Reference data

HouseJo Malone
NameLime Basil & Mandarin
Launched1999
Marketed asUnisex
Dominant familyCitrus & Fresh
Notes recorded9
Accords6

Quick answers

Short factual answers compiled from the structured record above.

What are the notes in Lime Basil & Mandarin?

Lime Basil & Mandarin by Jo Malone: top notes are Lime, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot; heart notes are Basil, Thyme, Lilac and Iris; base notes are Vetiver and Patchouli.

What accords does Lime Basil & Mandarin have?

The dominant accords recorded for Lime Basil & Mandarin are citrus (100.0%); aromatic (79.4%); fresh spicy (77.9%); green (61.6%); woody (51.1%).

When was Lime Basil & Mandarin launched?

Lime Basil & Mandarin by Jo Malone was first released in 1999.

What does Lime Basil & Mandarin smell like?

Lime Basil & Mandarin is recorded as a citrus & fresh fragrance, centred on Basil, Thyme and Lilac.

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