Lotus Blossom & Water Lily
“Lotus Blossom & Water Lily by Jo Malone London is a Floral fragrance for women”
The Quick Read
Respected, if divisive — a floral, sponsored composition with a citrus undertone. Voted best for spring and summer wear, leaning feminine.
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Lotus Blossom & Water Lily by Jo Malone London was launched in 2008, offering a fresh take on floral colognes with its blend of citrus and aquatic notes. The fragrance opens with the bright zest of grapefruit, bergamot, and mandarin orange, creating an immediate sense of freshness and vitality. This gives way to the delicate scent of lotus and water lily, which are complemented by freesia and jasmine, adding a soft floral heart. The base notes of guaiac wood, incense, amber, and sandalwood provide warmth and depth, grounding the composition in a powdery musk.
Composition & Character
Notes Pyramid
Top
Opening
Heart
The Soul
Base
Foundation
Main Accords
When to Wear
Who Wears It
How It Wears
Application Tips
This cologne is best applied in light layers to let each note unfold gradually. The citrus top notes are quite bright and can be overpowering if used too heavily, so aim for one or two sprays. It’s perfect for daytime wear as it maintains a fresh yet comforting presence throughout the day.
Jo Malone
Founding perfumer · 94 fragrances · b. 1963 · British
“I couldn't afford to go to perfumery school. So I taught myself. Sometimes not knowing the rules is the greatest advantage.”
Jo Malone is a self-taught perfumer and entrepreneur who fundamentally changed how people think about wearing fragrance. With no formal training — she learned by mixing bath oils in her kitchen — she built Jo Malone London into a global luxury brand defined by its elegant simplicity and innovative layering concept. Her fragrances, including Lime Basil & Mandarin and English Pear & Freesia, are designed to be combined, creating a personal scent wardrobe rather than a single signature. After selling her brand to Estée Lauder, she returned to perfumery with Jo Loves, proving that her creative vision remains as vital as ever.
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The story behind the bottle.
The quiet serenity of an early morning by a tranquil pond, where sunlight gently breaks through the mist and the air is filled with the subtle fragrance of blooming water lilies.
Fig. 01 — Lotus Blossom & Water Lily, Jo Malone London
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