Sweet Lemon by Jo Malone London bottle
Jo Malone London

Sweet Lemon

3.8/5 · 61 votes Unisex 2011
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Fragrance notes

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Character

Longevity1.9/5
Sillage3.0/5
Day100
Night20
Spring75
Summer75
Fall25
Winter25
Our take

Walking past a market stall piled with yellow fruit and cut stems, you get the idea immediately. Amalfi lemon and bergamot burst forward with a sharp brightness, while rhubarb adds a tart edge that keeps the opening from feeling flat. It is a crisp start that feels alive in the air.

Pineapple and peach soften the citrus with a juicy, sunlit sweetness, and freesia brings a light floral touch that rounds the heart. The fruit is prominent here, though it stays clean rather than heavy. Cypress and Virginia cedar anchor the blend with a dry, green woodiness, and musk settles everything into a smooth, powdery finish.

The lemon does not fade into the background as the woods take hold, and the cedar does not push the scent outward beyond a gentle presence. Each note stays close and steady, letting the fruit and greenery mingle without one overtaking the other. It feels composed and balanced from the first spray to the last trace.

This is a fragrance for someone who wants a bright, fruity citrus that still carries a woody, grounded base. Wear it when you are spending a warm morning outside, moving through a sunny street with a light breeze and no plans to be anywhere dark or formal.

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