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Jo Malone London · Sold as unisex
Fresh Mint Leaf
The refreshing sensation of stepping into a garden where mint leaves glisten in the sunlight, their scent mingling with the earthy warmth of cedar and musk.
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Fresh Mint LeafPremium · $100–250
53%Similar accords, often for lessHugo XY · Hugo BossMid-range tier, $40–100 · shares 4 of its 7 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2011 and crafted by perfumer Christine Nagel, Fresh Mint Leaf by Jo Malone London is a composition that captures the essence of crispness and freshness. The fragrance opens with a burst of mint and basil, creating an invigorating aromatic top note that feels like a refreshing breeze on a warm day. As it settles into its heart notes of jasmine and rhubarb, the scent remains vibrant yet subtle, maintaining a balance between floral softness and green vibrancy. The woody base of Virginia cedar and musk grounds the composition, adding depth without overpowering the minty freshness that defines this fragrance.
Apply one or two sprays to your pulse points for a light yet lasting effect. The minty top notes are bright but fleeting, so layering it over a moisturizer can help extend its presence throughout the day. This fragrance reads best close to skin rather than projecting strongly into the air.
Fig. 01 — Fresh Mint Leaf, Jo Malone London
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Christine Nagel
The poet of HermèsChristine Nagel is the in-house perfumer at Hermès, succeeding the legendary Jean-Claude Ellena in 2016. A graduate of ISIPCA and trained at Charabot in Grasse, she brings decades of experience to one of perfumery's most prestigious creative positions.
“I accentuate lines, force the materials. My fragrances are never linear.”
Christine Nagel · Contributor Magazine ('The Physicality of Perfume', by Philippe Pourhashemi), c. 2021
Designer Jo Malone London
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