Lime Basil & Mandarin
Jo Malone LondonCologne1999
Side by side
Lime Basil & Mandarin vs. Sweet Water
Sweet Water projects louder.
The essentials
At a glance
| 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
Main accords
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
Notes, side by side
Top
LimeMandarin OrangeBergamot
BasilClementine
Heart
BasilWhite thymeLilacIris
HayHoneyJasmineLime (linden Blossom)Mimosa PetalsMintSweet Clover
Base
VetiverPatchouli
AmberGreen TeaLabdanumOrris RootTobaccoTonka Bean
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Lime Basil & Mandarin | Sweet Water | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
No varnish
Real talk
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
Best price, size by size
| Lime Basil & Mandarin | Sweet Water | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.27 oz | $18.19fragrancenet | — |
| 1 oz | $85.23ecosmetics | — |
| 3.4 oz | $139.99fragrancenet | — |
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