Jo Malone Lime Basil & Mandarin
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Side by side
Jo Malone Lime Basil & Mandarin vs. Acqua di Parma Colonia
Acqua di Parma Colonia rates higher with the community.
The essentials
At a glance
| Jo Malone Lime Basil & Mandarin | Acqua di Parma Colonia | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Cologne | Cologne |
| Launched | 1999 | 1916 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Lucien Piquet | — |
| Best season | Summer | Summer |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Jo Malone Lime Basil & Mandarin
Citrus
Fresh Spicy
Aromatic
Green
Woody
Herbal
Acqua di Parma Colonia
Citrus
Aromatic
Fresh Spicy
Woody
Lavender
Fresh
Musky
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
LimeMandarin OrangeBergamot
LemonBergamotOrange
Heart
BasilWhite thymeIrisLilac
LavenderLemon VerbenaRoseRosemary
Base
VetiverAmberwoodPatchouli
VetiverSandalwoodPatchouli
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Jo Malone Lime Basil & Mandarin | Acqua di Parma Colonia | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
Real talk
This is the scent that gets you noticed without trying. Bright citrus opens, then basil arrives to complicate things, a twist that separates it from every other fresh fragrance in the room.Jo Malone Lime Basil & Mandarin
Some fragrances fill a room. Colonia doesn't need to. That's the whole point. Over a century old, this is the Italian argument for restraint, clean enough to wear anywhere.Acqua di Parma Colonia