Lime Basil & Mandarin 1991 Cologne

Lime Basil & Mandarin (Cologne) by Jo Malone
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Lime Basil & Mandarin (Cologne) is a perfume by Jo Malone for women and men and was released in 1991. The scent is citrusy-fresh. It is being marketed by Estēe Lauder Companies.
Pronunciation
Layers well with Wood Sage & Sea Salt (Cologne)
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Main accords

Citrus
Fresh
Green
Spicy
Fruity

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes Top Notes
LimeLime Mandarin orangeMandarin orange BergamotBergamot
Heart Notes Heart Notes
BasilBasil White thymeWhite thyme IrisIris LilacLilac
Base Notes Base Notes
VetiverVetiver AmberwoodAmberwood PatchouliPatchouli

Perfumer

Ratings
Scent
7.1269 Ratings
Longevity
6.3208 Ratings
Sillage
5.5204 Ratings
Bottle
7.4204 Ratings
Value for money
5.958 Ratings
Submitted by TVC15, last update on 13.04.2024.

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10 in-depth fragrance descriptions
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Longevity
7.5
Scent
Leimbacher

421 Reviews
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Leimbacher
Leimbacher
Top Review 11  
Mandarin mines
A lot of classics, I don't count from Jo Malone. The brand is defined more by breadth and new releases than by the big names of the past. But "Lime Basil & Mandarin" is just that - a classic, the first and only true Jo Malone. A hotel and luxury and spa fragrance that simply does you good.

"Lime Basil & Mandarin" delivers what the name already says. Like most Jo Malones. But there is something about this herbaceous refresher that lifts him above the rest of the colourfully mixed portfolio. You can literally feel in the air that it is a Gamechanger. Someone who'll probably stay forever. It reminds me of an orange version of the Bulgari tea line - no coincidence that they were once intended for hotels and wellness facilities. "Lime Basil & Mandarin" withstands high temperatures, is a mixture of a forest clearing, a beach cocktail and... a goat cheese pizza?! If you want to snap your tongue bad, yeah. Mandarins were rarely more adult and more masculine. But of course also wearable by women. No matter how much green stuff there is. Pure relaxation and relaxation. Smells like a weekend quality time.

Flacon: unobtrusive and elegant
Sillage: inconspicuous and elegant
Shelf life: only 4 hours - but I sweat today (like all) but also inexorably...

Conclusion: a green-spicy mandarin - refreshing, bitter, ripe. Delicious. A little bitter. But you should be friends with Basilkum. Just before bursting and tipping and lazing, this noble little fruit.
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7.5
Longevity
8
Scent
Njdeb

63 Reviews
Njdeb
Njdeb
Very helpful Review 4  
Great citrus aromatic for guys
I was standing in line to get coffee not too long ago, caught a whiff of this scent and thought "Wow, that guy next to me smells good!." Then I realized the smell was coming from ME and the Lime Mandarine & Basil sample I was testing out. Suffice to say, this strikes me as more of a masculine scent, and a great one at that. It is a fresh scent, as you would expect from a citrus aromatic, but with an unexpected depth and complexity. Guys, you should try this one out.
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8
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6
Sillage
7
Longevity
7.5
Scent
PedroCabral

133 Reviews
PedroCabral
PedroCabral
2  
Divine orchard
Anyone who likes the idea of lemon trees touching the skin should hurry up to discover this fragrance, even if they might think it's just another citrus fruit on the market.

It was love at first sniff, with the super natural touch known from Jo Malone fragrances.

Lemon, orange, basil and vetiver are very natural and noticeable throughout its life. At the top it is super vibrant due to the citruses, and at the end it is more sober with the vetiver (but always bright).

Jo Malone manages to do everything with little and that's what I call chic minimalism!

It does not draw much attention, because although it lasts well on the skin, it has little projection. But being a fresh and natural perfume, we couldn't expect anything else (very English style).
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jtd

484 Reviews
jtd
jtd
2  
Sounds like I should eat it.
I only smelled this for the first time recently. It has such a pretty opening and it seems like it might simply be a long-lasting take on the eau de cologne. The heart turns out to be fairly short-lived, but the basenotes, while quiet, are quite durable. The base hints at vetiver, patchouli and iris, having a dry, dusty feel. It seems a bit like dried citrus rind, the perfect ending to the citrus-dominant start.
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Tina1960

3 Reviews
Tina1960
Tina1960
Helpful Review 0  
Summertime in the herb garden
Sharp and fresh, this perfume is the perfect antidote to a hot summer's day when you want fresh scent that doesn't cloy The initial hit is quite sharp but it does soften down somewhat. In truth, this is not a great favourite of mine but I would say it is a modern scent, perhaps best suited to someone sporty
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RisingChaosRisingChaos 11 months ago
6
Sillage
8
Longevity
6
Scent
As its namesake, but with a bitter thyme that dominates the heart. A very lush green herbal experience, slightly soured by rindy citruses.
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PedroCabralPedroCabral 2 years ago
8
Bottle
6
Sillage
7
Longevity
7.5
Scent
Super intriguing scent. A little more masculine, IMHO. It lasts a long time on the skin and is very linear. For me, it's a sexy aroma.
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Jazzy76Jazzy76 6 years ago
Very fresh and citrusy, extremely vibrant with its basil aromatics notes. A particular fragrance, quite unisex, perfect in the hottest days
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LillibetLillibet 6 years ago
7
Bottle
6
Sillage
7
Longevity
8
Scent
A savoury herbal cologne that lasts beautifully through the day.
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OmerbentsurOmerbentsur 3 years ago
9
Bottle
9
Sillage
8
Longevity
2.5
Scent
Unexplained scent, even disgusting. Disappointing.
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