Lime Basil & Mandarin
Jo Malone LondonCologne1999
Side by side
Lime Basil & Mandarin vs. Sweet Water
Is Lime Basil & Mandarin better than Sweet Water?
Sweet Water projects louder.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
Basil
citrusfresh spicyaromaticgreen
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Lime Basil & Mandarin and Sweet Water?
| Lime Basil & Mandarin | Sweet Water | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Cologne | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 1999 | 2009 |
| Gender | Unisex | Female |
| Perfumer | Lucien Piquet | Liz Cook |
| Best season | Summer | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Lime Basil & Mandarin and Sweet Water smell?
Lime Basil & Mandarin
Citrus
Fresh Spicy
Aromatic
Green
Woody
Herbal
Sweet Water
Green
Sweet
Amber
Honey
Citrus
Powdery
Floral
Iris
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Lime Basil & Mandarin and Sweet Water share?
Top
LimeMandarin OrangeBergamot
BasilClementine
Heart
BasilWhite thymeLilacIris
HayHoneyJasmineLime (linden Blossom)Mimosa PetalsMintSweet Clover
Base
VetiverPatchouli
AmberGreen TeaLabdanumOrris RootTobaccoTonka Bean
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
LilacIris
JasmineLime (linden Blossom)Mimosa Petals
Herbaceous Notes
BasilWhite thyme
BasilMint
Green Notes
Vetiver
HayGreen Tea
Where they fit
When and where do Lime Basil & Mandarin and Sweet Water work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Lime Basil & Mandarin or Sweet Water?
| Lime Basil & Mandarin | Sweet Water | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Lime Basil & Mandarin and Sweet Water?
There's a tension in this fragrance, bright citrus that refuses to soften, and an herbal depth that keeps it interesting. The lime and mandarin create an immediate spark.Lime Basil & Mandarin
Natural perfumes often play it safe. Sweet Water doesn't. The honey-mint heart could skew generic, instead the green tea and tobacco anchor it, making the sweetness feel earned rather than.Sweet Water
The hunt
Where to buy Lime Basil & Mandarin and Sweet Water
| Lime Basil & Mandarin | Sweet Water | |
|---|---|---|
| 8ml | $18.19fragrancenet | — |
| 30ml | $66.49fragrancenet | — |
| 50ml | $102.19fragrancenet | — |
| 100ml | $139.99fragrancenet | — |
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