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Jo Malone London · Sold as unisex
Melancholy Thistle
The moment when autumn leaves crunch underfoot and the air is filled with a mix of fresh earth and warm spices, evoking both nostalgia and comfort.
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Melancholy ThistlePremium · $100–250
32%Similar accords, often for lessZara Zen Garden · ZaraBudget tier, under $40 · shares ivy and patchouli8 matches →How it wears
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Melancholy Thistle by Jo Malone London, launched in 2023 and crafted by perfumer Anne Flipo, is a fragrance that dances between the fresh greens of a city garden and the warm, earthy notes of patchouli. It opens with an ozonic freshness that feels like a cool breeze on a humid day, leading into a heart of yellow floral and herbal accords. The base anchors this composition with woody warmth and a touch of spicy depth, creating a scent that is both comforting and invigorating.
Given its complex blend, two sprays will allow all layers to emerge. The ozonic opening fades quickly, so apply close to skin for an intimate experience rather than projecting into a room.
Fig. 01 — Melancholy Thistle, Jo Malone London
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Anne Flipo
Elegance distilledAnne Flipo is a senior perfumer at IFF and one of the most accomplished noses of her generation, responsible for some of the most commercially successful and critically admired fragrances of the 21st century.
“Orange blossom takes a huge part in my signature too. It is the ingredient I would never be fed up with. I could create a thousand perfumes around it, without it ever being redundant.”
Anne Flipo · Everfumed (from Fernweh Editions), July 2020
Designer Jo Malone London
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