Bitter Mandarin

This is exactly as the title suggests. There is a citrus note of course, but the real magic of this scent is how they managed to capture mandarin pith in a bottle. At first sniff, I really didn't know what to make of this. Why would it want to smell like pithy inner peel of a citrus fruit? But it grew on me! This has become an easy summer reach and as far as Jo malones are concerned, it's pretty lasting! Not a huge projector, but I prefer that.

Since the first time I got this perfume, I've been hoping Jo Malone brings it back for a special rendition or something. I LOVE, LOVE this. To me, this is the perfect scent. A little bit spicy, a little bit citrusy, very fresh and enjoyable. When I wear it, people usually don't smell me until they hug me (which I'm completely okay with) and I've been told I smell like the sea. My favorite perfume of all times, if I had to choose.

The opening really reminds me of Grand Marnier for a short while. Really lovely. Unfortunately this beauty also failed in term of longevity and silage as a large number of JML perfumes. Edit. Surprisingly the scent lasted on clothing for over ten hrs, albeit as a skin scent.

Mandarin oranges captured perfectly into a beautiful scent. This fragrance will not disappoint. It made me think of Cointreau and Grand Marnier on the rocks or with soda. The slight bitterness really balances the citrus and sweetness well.

I am very with my purchase! Fantastic, fresh, citrus scent. I think that this one may stay for longer, not only as limited edition 😍 Also it does reminds me of Italy!