Sweet Lemon
“Sweet Lemon by Jo Malone London is a Aromatic Fruity fragrance for women and men”
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Respected, if divisive — a citrus, sponsored composition with a fruity undertone. Voted best for spring and summer wear — and genuinely unisex.
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Sweet Lemon by Jo Malone London, launched in 2011 and crafted by Christine Nagel, is a vibrant Aromatic Fruity fragrance that balances bright citrus with subtle sweetness. The opening notes of Amalfi lemon and bergamot are invigorating and zesty, setting the stage for a heart filled with fruity nuances like rhubarb and pineapple. Freesia adds an unexpected floral touch before the scent settles into woody and powdery base notes of cypress, Virginia cedar, and musk. This composition captures the essence of a fresh, sunny day with its blend of brightness and warmth.
Composition & Character
Notes Pyramid
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How It Wears
Application Tips
Sweet Lemon's fresh citrus notes are most noticeable in the first hour, so two sprays will ensure you capture that initial burst. Afterward, it settles into a warm, powdery base that lasts throughout the day. Best for daytime wear when the sun is out and the mood is bright.
Christine Nagel
Founding perfumer · 168 fragrances · b. 1959 · Swiss
“I think of fragrance as fabric — it should drape beautifully around whoever wears it.”
Christine 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. Nagel's work for Hermès — including Twilly, Terre d'Hermès Eau Intense Vétiver, and the Jardin series — continues the house's tradition of understated elegance while introducing her own luminous, textured sensibility. She has also created masterpieces for Jo Malone, Narciso Rodriguez, and Valentino.
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The story behind the bottle.
The bustling energy of a city street corner where lemon carts mix with the scent of blooming freesia and the soft hum of passersby.
Fig. 01 — Sweet Lemon, Jo Malone London
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