The Last Spritz

Jo Malone London

Lime Basil & Mandarin

Cologne1999

A slice of lime, a torn basil leaf, and the certainty that this day will be good.

When to wear
Spring85%
Summer92%
Fall65%
Winter45%
Day90%
Night60%
The take

What works

  • The original Jo Malone — still fresh, still distinctive, still excellent
  • Herbal-citrus pairing is genuinely clever and immediately refreshing
  • Perfect summer and travel cologne

Trade-offs

  • Short longevity — standard cologne concentration fades in 3–4 hours
  • The founding fragrance is well-known — limited uniqueness as a signature
Notes

Top

Lime, Pimiento

Mid

Basil, Lily of the Valley

Base

Amber, White Musk

Performance
Longevity65
Good
Projection60
Moderate
Sillage55
Subtle
Gender
Unisex
Price & value
$150–$280Good value
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Details
Perfumer
Jo Malone