Mimosa & Cardamom

A few weeks back I bought a massive amount of Jo Malone decants, I wanted to try them all! One by one, I would get disappointed; as I started to regret my purchase, I stumbled across this one. It was an instant love, along with Nectarine Blossom & Honey. I loved it but I didn't want to splurge on a full bottle as seemed a bit too linear, pretty without personality, but it was so pleasant I just kept coming back; first a decant, then a 30ml bottle, now I'm about to pull a trigger on a 100ml. I really fell in love with it when I wore it during a late summer evening bike ride; it started to get a bit chilly and I could smell it all around me (I did not hold back when spraying it), I kept putting my forearm up to my nose (must have looked odd for fellow bike enjoyers); on my cold skin it was just heavenly. I always knew I love cardamom but I wasn't sure how mimosa smells like; it is such a delicate, sweet, feminine note. I'm not typically into florals, but this one has my heart. I don't have any problems with longevity, but I do get heavy handed with it. Edit: I've stormed through the 30ml bottle, finishing it in like 2 months. Every day I grow to appreciate this perfume more and more, and usually it's the other way round for me - I get bored with fragrances very quickly. This scent being simple is what makes it so appealing for me - I reach for it when I'm just out and about, running errands, no special occasion. I don't have to wait 6 hours for the dry down to get good, and it's an issue I have with most of my perfumes. I spray it and immediately it's great, and stays great the whole time I'm wearing it. It's my most used perfume currently. It just smells so pleasant and natural, so versatile too. I appreciate it so much!

Oh, this is lovely. I was so curious about this fragrance...I went and tested it today and bought a bottle. On the paper strip I was not impressed, but my skin test won me over. This lasts for several hours on my skin, although it is a light fragrance. The dry down is soooooo nice. The dry down is my favorite part! I would describe this as a "dry" perfume if that makes any sense. It has a dry, dusty (not in a bad way) note. This is a motherly, cuddly, cozy, comforting fragrance. I see above some people said it smells like VS Heavenly. I would say that is the only thing that is remotely close to this but not anywhere the same. This is way better. Better blended and less harsh. This is so soft, delicate, feminine. This is a very chic and effortless grab in the spring. I could see me wearing this when I want a comfortable cozy scent and want to feel feminine and pretty at the same time. An easy wear to work. I have no idea what mimosa smells like (the flower) but I do know what a mimosa smells like when you're drinking champagne with juice over brunch! And I know what cardamom smells like...but I don't pick up a huge dose of that in the fragrance. And I also don't perceive any tonka. It's so odd. I don't pick up any of the scents as I know them to be, but this is an absolutely beautiful scent. If JM says they're in there, I believe them. Their website mentions cardamon, tonka, sandalwood, heliotrope, and damask rose. I do smell the last 3 there. For sure.

I find nothing grandma-like in this fragrance. I'm 34 and I adore this fragrance! I will start by saying that I LOVE the warm/fresh spicy feel to this scent. It is also aromatic/clean floral at the same time. This one is kind of difficult to describe, but, that is one of the reasons I love it. If I were forced to try to describe it, I would say that it is a crisp & clean floral. The floral freshness almost hints at the smell of lavender, but it isn't. This has that same fresh spicy vibe to it that Mon Guerlain does in my opinion. They don't smell alike, but if you've smelled MG(my all time fav) then you know what I mean. Closing my eyes, I imagine a bright cloudless blue sky but with a bit of wind, while laying in a patch of mimosa with the freshly washed sheets aroma softly lingering nearby. I find this to be truly unisex. Anyone can wear this and it is not offensive so it can be worn nearly anywhere. I have become a Jo Malone Fangirl after this being my 4th Jo Malone bottle and I have loved every single one, but this one along with Redcurrant and Cream, have made me want everything by Jo Malone. :)

May I have your attention, please? Jo Malone Mimosa & Cardamom is an underrated beauty. I first smelt this in a sample after I bought "Wood Sage & Sea Salt" (want another Jo Malone winner?), and low-key loved it - but couldn't justify buying it straight away. Then some months passed. And I couldn't abandon her. Couldn't get her out of my head. She lingered with her intoxicating light, sweet, *ELEGANT*, extremely pretty mimosa, and her deeper, more sensual cardamom. So. I do what I generally do with JM scents: I break. Now she is mine, and wearing her is 10-fold better than sampling her occasionally. I was further convinced of my genius purchasing skills when I waltzed by a colleague (after walking through several rooms and doors beforehand), and they stopped me, asked what perfume I was wearing, sighed, and repeatedly said, "It smells so good!". That's the kind of joy I bestow on the world, people. I want to thank my partners in crime; Mimosa and Cardamom. They deserve all the prizes. *** Kitty rating: 10/10! ~Compliment Counter~: 2 compliments 😁😁

This smells cute and cuddly but also adult. So addictive. The first Jo Malone I fell for. It’s comforting like kitties, cabin socks, mom hugs and happy, warm things in a bottle. Something comes in giving an almost snickerdoodle effect - I don’t think this is gourmand but it has a warm floral snickerdoodle vibe? Probably the cardamom spice and tonka bean which is vanillic. Reactions: “Mmmm you smell good” and “wait WHAT is that??” (Far away gaze as they try to place the scent memory) Its soft, warm, a tiny powdery sweet. The floral mimosa gives it lift and cheer so it’s not warm heavy, but remains warm light, clean somehow. I can actually wear it in the under 100s part of the summer too because it’s not heavy. I reach for this much more than my others all throughout the year, especially for social encounters. **FYI, Dossier and oil perfumery have excellent clones of this. Layering oil and perfume increases longevity remarkably which was my main gripe with the original. Though I do still love it the most!

I have always bypassed Jo Malone, tending to seek out deeper, darker, heavier scents which the transparent bottles and sleek designs never seem to promise. Never say never right? :) In the space of a few days, I added both Blackberry & Bay as well as Mimosa & Cardamom to my wardrobe and lovely additions they are both. Mimosa & Cardamom is like a ray of sunshine with some fuzziness. It's not a ray of sunshine like bright citric-centered fragrances nor is it a ray of sunshine like sweet tropical flowers or drinks. It feels like how the mimosa flowers look like in the evening sun. Golden, warm and fuzzy. The aromatic cardamom adds to the charm instead of deterring from the main theme of the beautiful yellow flowers. I don't really smell any vanilla and it doesn't feel creamy nor is it sweeter than what real flowers should smell like. Projection and longevity are decent, I get about 6-8 hours of wear. Very happy :)

I’ll share my experience with this fragrance through a comparison with 6 other mimosa fragrences My three “prominent” mimosas: Infusion de Mimosa - the sweet one Mimosa&Cardamom - the soapy one Le Couvent Mimosa - the realistic one Those are my most beloved mimosa fragrances for office and everyday wear. As you might’ve guessed, I love mimosa fragrances in general and own a few besides these. For instance: Belle de Grasse - prominent heliotrope Ray-Flection - prominent cardamom Fire at Will - prominent vanilla The last three does have other notes that come more to the forefront, while the mimosa adds some powdery sunshine in the base. The way I would describe Jo Malones Mimosa&Cardamom is, that it is the soapy one in this collection. Therefore it’s also my preffered “office mimosa”. But if you’re looking for a realistic and prominent cardamom note, I’d suggest testing Ray-Flection by Masque Milano.

I like Jo Malone London fragrances a lot because they are so simply linear and fit into a quota. It's simple but simple is what they do best. Mimosa and Cardamom lowkey smells like mimosa and cardamom. The sweetness of the mimosa and bolstered by the cardamom, giving it a vanilla cake vibe. The cardamom, on the other hand, gives it the sort of savoriness you can grasp when you smell foods that use cardamom as a spice when cooking. It's moderately soapy. Though I love this fragrance, I hate the way it dries down. For me, yellow florals usually dry down into this weird musty mildewy smell when on clothes that really throws me for a loop. I don't know if the cardamom helps but it might even make it worse. It's not just mimosa and cardamom, because there is vanilla somewhere hidden here (hence the cake callback).

Wow I am so surprised by the longevity of this one on my skin! Must say I've never noticed my skin holds fragrances for a long time, it's not too oily, I'd say normal skin type. But this cologne is actually the most long lasting fragrance I own. It lasts the whole day and I can still feel it the next morning. And if I wear it on the back of my neck or behind ears, I can still smell it even after shower! That was totally a pleasant surprise, given what I've heard about Jo Malone's longevity. I've tried Mimosa and Cardamom first when visiting Mallorca for the first time couple of years ago, it was a nice warm September. And this perfume always takes me back to those sunny relaxing days filled with joy, love and laughter. I am eager to try mixing this one with some other Jo Malone's colognes.

i love this fragrance so much, i can't stop smelling it, when i wear this feels like everything is okay and very happy, no worries is strange but is true. is so gentle, cozy, inocent, super feminine, elegant, effortless, unbothered,clean, pure, so soft like clouds :), i don't know how to explain but feels to me like that. i want to purchase the cream also to try to make it last longer i guess because unfortunately doesn't project nor last longer because i like stronger scents but this has my heart forever- signeture scent, i wear it to sleep, to work, date,perfect resort or summer type of scent has a freshness in it ohhh GOD - my favorite- i dont care much about notes in fragraces because i like more how the fragrances make me feel.

Scent is so subjective, but this one is absolutely beautiful to me. My bottle is a few years old, so I can't speak to recent formulation changes, but this is the best mimosa perfume I own. The fragrance is dominated by the sweet, powdery mimosa note; I wouldn't have been able to put my finger on the cardamom exactly without it being on the bottle. The balance of sweet and spicy is perfect - cardamom is a pretty strong scent in my experience and tends to overpower things it's blended with, but successfully takes a back seat here. There's just enough of a dark edge to the dry-down to make the perfume interesting without being overly complex. That said, it's not overly complex and doesn't develop a whole lot once applied.

For some weird reason I kept ignoring this brand, then bottle wasn’t fancy enough and I didn’t think it could do any spell on me whatsoever. Today I was super bored and I thought I give it a go, smell them see how they’re like .. most of them are not more cup of tea tbh, but 3 stood out for me and I’ve got the one I liked the most and it was the mimosa and cardamom! Real summery, beach vibes all the way without the usual coconut note! Love it, fresh, classy, I smell amazing and it last for ages! Very unusual and very stylish, definitely in my top 4! The other 2 I liked was the earl grey and cucumber, and if someone is looking for a sweeter version poppy barley is amazing too!

I live in a humid tropical country and this perfume is just *chef's kiss* It performs so wonderfully in the heat and isn't cloying or headache-inducing at all, unlike commonly recommended "hot weather" fragrances I see. It starts off with a faint spiciness that leans on fresh-smelling to me, followed by a smooth powdery scent from the mimosa. The dry down is warm and heavenly. It stays powdery all throughout but not the typical sweet powdery scent. I don't know what's in this fragrance that makes it work so well on my skin but it smells even better as I go about my day, when I get slightly sweaty. I'm on my 2nd bottle and will continue to repurchase forever. 💛🌸

Fans of the exquisitely scented "White Cardamom" hand cream by Crabtree & Evelyn - now long discontinued - may rejoice! Jo Malone's Mimosa & Cardamom is a DEAD RINGER and I for one couldnt be happier! C&E's festive limited release of hand cream and shower gel always had me wishing for a fragrance, and M&C has answered the call! A fluffy textured mimosa offers a delicate powdery sweetness, whilst cardamom furnishes it with an organic sensuality. I could quite literally bathe in the stuff! Cardamom scents generally appeal to me, but mimosa can occasionally lean too saccharine and girly for my taste... but this scent is a favourite that I hold close to my heart.

A couple of years ago, I heard rumors about my old signature (Roses de Chloé) being discontinued, which sent me down a giant rabbit hole including a serious fragrance shopping problem😄. Now this... This could be it. This could be home. It's clean (perfect for daily use) and still a little warm, but not reducing it to cold weather use only. The mimosa smells like sunlight and happiness, and the cardamom adds a lovely coziness. Sillage could be better but it's acceptable for such a lovely smell. Longevity is very OK, but be aware that this is not a beast mode fragrance. You will simply smell like you're living your best life, just doing you :)

I find that with JM scents, and especially with this one, some extra time to age after a couple spritzes does them well in terms of longevity and sillage. I bought a new bottle, fresh and pale in color. Did not like the performance or scent itself. I later bought a small bottle second hand after someone had sprayed it a few times to test. The bottle was thus older and fragrance had a deeper yellow color. That one lasted all day at a very pleasant bubble that wasn't too strong. The scent itself was richer, warmer, sunshiney yellow mimosa flower with some spice. A beautiful fall scent imo. I just finished my small bottle today

This is easily one of my favorite perfumes! Comforting, warm, clean, but still elegant. Projection is fairly low, longevity is moderate but I find it to be one of the better performing Jo Malone fragrances on my skin. It’s a great scent for fall and winter but I’ve worn it in spring and summer as well, just not as frequently as in colder months. I would consider this more of a daytime scent because it’s on the lighter side, but it can work for night too because of its warmth from the cardamom. I, myself, have worn this on more casual evenings. This is a beautiful, versatile warm floral!

Mimosa & Cardamom is really special to me. Every time I wear it, I feel like I’m wrapped in soft yellow flowers—it's warm, comforting, and peaceful. It’s a unique mix of floral, powdery, spicy, and a touch of sweetness, but never in a heavy or overwhelming way. There's even a hint of incense that gives it a cozy depth. It smells pretty much the same from beginning to end, it’s simple in structure but rich in feeling. I haven’t found anything else quite like it. That said, I wouldn’t recommend blind buying it. It’s not for everyone’s taste and really depends on your skin chemistry.

I’ve been looking for mimosa fragrances and this one I enjoyed immediately. It’s a powdery, warm, bee pollen like mimosa solifleur. I don’t get much cardamom from it. The dry down keeps the mimosa scent so it's not just tonka bean. It's linear for sure but it's very pleasant and addictive. Can't imagine anyone offended by it so it's safe for office wear too. Unfortunately, like all JM fragrances its longevity and silage is weak and it becomes a skin scent rapidly (does way better sprayed on clothes). All in all, if you’re a mimosa fan, this is a great blind buy.

I found it to be a very warm and powdery scent, it's very layerable especially with other Jo Malone scents. Not a huge fan of spices but the cardamom in this was relatively subtle and it more serves the purpose of muting down the mimosa a little. The sillage is weaker but thats a common Jo Malone issue and I think that's a simple side effect of having a lighter scent that's layerable. Contrary to many people, this perfume kind of reminds me of a early fall afternoon, when it just barely started to cool down, and you have a cup of cinnamon apple tea in your hand.

This is spicy and floral. It's a linear perfume but that's good for me because I really like the scent and it's not as common as the others. Like, I love vanilla scents as much as the next one but almost all of my perfumes dry down to the same basic vanilla. Mimosa & Cardamom is a refreshing change. However, I'm a bit scared to try this in an extremely hot temperature because I *think* this has the tendency to smell like body odor, probably because of the spice? Idk. Other than that, this is fabulous. Also my boyfriend likes this on me. 😊

This is really lovely. To me, it is warm, powdery, fluffy and creamy at the same time. The most prominent notes to my nose are powdery mimosa flowers and tonka, I do not smell much cardamom. I think it is very nice all year round, but especially in autumn and winter, because it is very cosy and comforting. It is indeed similar to Mimosa Tanneron, but Mimosa Tanneron is a more photorealistic mimosa with green touches, it is more floral and overall more of a spring and summer scent compared to Mimosa & Cardamom. Love them both anyway!

What an underrated masterpiece! Simple, elegant, intoxicating, addictive summer cloud of beautiful flowers, truly the epitome of femininity. Innocent and tender on a teenager, it transforms into a sleek, minimalistic scent for those in their 30s, 50s, or 70s, a fragrance to accompany one's journey through life. I am not a big fan of cardamom, but it is just beautiful here. I love love love it! It's surprising to me that this fragrance isn't more popular, but I appreciate that it's not a ubiquitous bestseller.

A wonderful concoction. I detect something nutty in it, not just the cardamon, ?hazelnut ?pistachio, also a white flower, or perhaps a very soft yellow rose. This is very, very beautiful, fresh yet warm, and perfectly sweet without falling into gourmand territory. It's balanced, but it has good enough projection- just not a lot of staying power. I always have a bottle of this going. Shame they've stopped making the solid perfume version of this, which was great for layering and longevity.

I was torn between this and English Pear and Freesia and this was a clear winner when deciding on my next Jo Malone purchase. Very simple composition but this is perfectly blended and balanced with cardamon, mimosa and tonka bean. The silage might not be the best but still radiates well. The longevity is outstanding! I can see the resemblance with Victoria’s Secret Dream Angels Heavenly albeit, this is more masculine and a more suitable unisex Cologne! Layer this with JM Mryhh and Tonka!

p o w d e r y It is floral, sweet, powdery but fresh. Strong mimosa, broken with the spice. A scent of an independent, successful woman; but also enveloping and comforting at the same time. Perfect for summer evenings and warm autumn days. Many Jo Malone fragrances have poor longevity and silage due to them being a cologne, and very basic compositions, which is disappointing. Fortunately, this brand has several outstanding fragrances, and Mimosa & Cardamom is one of them.

So simple, yet so INCREDIBLE! It's earthy, woody, like some kind of dark green grass (moss or vetiver). The mimosa adds a bright and exotic twist to it. Reminds me of lying on a field of soft grass under the moonlight, with a few mimosa blooming next to me - it's just so tranquil. It's definitely unisex and versatile. I can imagine wearing it to work, to outings, and to bed. It's such a calming scent that can't disturb nobody. Also it gives a mature classy British vibe.

I initially didn’t like it that much when first sprayed on due to how soapy the opening feels, but once it settles down- my God, it develops to become such a beautiful, innocent, airy, delectable smell ! It’s quite buttery and comforting even though it’s a floral. Reminds me of honey tea, sunflower seeds, and sweet buttered popcorn ! Smells like the song “Raindrops Keep Falling on My Head”. Edit: It also really reminds me of Calbee’s Honey Butter Chips !

This is a fantastically soapy, clean mimosa. Smells like you just took a shower at a very fancy hotel. The cardamom is not spicy at all on me; just enough presence to give the mimosa some shape. For a non-black-bottle Jo Malone, this one lasts all. day. long. Completely agree with the review that compares it to autumn air as the summer turns (though I never would've thought of it before!) I could see it being a lovely wedding scent.

This is my love!! On my 2nd bottle, this time the 100 ml! I think it is the perfect signature scent for someone who does not want to overwhelm others with their perfume but wants to be remembered by a scent. Such a sweet, cozy and beautiful, floral-creamy scent! I would not say it is unisex as I think it leans very much to the feminine side. Love this scent!!! And - on my skin it lasts and lasts. I guess it was made for me. :)

I adore this fragrance and bought a bottle yesterday. I have quirky body chemistry and was surprised that there was no wonky change after the first spray. To me the scent is a bit bohemian. So deep and lovely, but not your usual girly perfume. A good take on modern hippie but with no patchouli! I still smell it on my skin from yesterday, about 18 hours ago. Perfect for late summer going into fall.

How lovely, this one is a bright, jubilant fragrance! Mimosa is dominating the scenery here, with its mellow, sweet scent while cardamom beats a spicy drum discreetly enough so you can hear it. If sunshine had a scent, that would be it! It dries out sweetly and spiritosily into a spicy powder, like summer sun in golden hour. Works best as a unisex fragrance, though I find it lasts longer in men.

This is a love at first sniff. I used to not really enjoy Jo Malone especially their popular fragrances like lime basil or english pear. but boy i was wrong, when i finally visit their store i fell instantly in love with Mimosa & Cardamom. it smells so deliciously good even in a tropical places. this performs a lot better on me than wood sage and sea salt even though i like that cologne too.

Like a warm, sunny morning—fluffy mimosa sweetness, like flowers brushing past, and a faint spice from the cardamom, warm but not sharp. It reminded me of honey tea with a pinch of something earthy, comforting but a little mysterious. Also: the way your hands smell faintly of something cinnamon-y and flour-like after baking. Almost edible, but not really. It's that cozy satiating feeling.

Simply Gorgeous aroma 😌 , if i want to discribe this scent its like walking across mimosa garden 🚶♂️, the tonka and cardamom is playing in background not so overpower but its mark its subtle presence 💛...would give this fragrance 10/10 if its just last more longer...sometimes i layer this with oud and Bergamot to make this little playful freshness to it 💐

i love this scent! it is not long lasting (its a cologne :/) but yummy, very sweet a little lemony, just a delight! its more of a summer fragrance but i use it as my nighttime as my partner bought it for me and smelling it reminds me of them and makes me cozy! wouldnt blind buy, smell first to test longevity on your skin for me its about 1-3hrs!

A very happy fragrance. Mimosa smells tart, fresh, and powdery, like springtime, and the addition of cardamon and tonka help balance this out. You could wear this by itself, but it goes well layered with other Jo Malone fragrances, especially Myrrh & Tonka, and English Oak & Hazelnut. For something so singular this is surprisingly versatile.

warm, comforting, spicy floral. this is really simple and pretty but also unique in a way that people will notice. only have a sample but hoping to get a full bottle as i can def see myself using this for daily wear. as with jo malone, the performance isn't great so i'll probably get the dossier dupe. nice for fall bc of the warmth!

To me this is my favorite creation of Jo Malone .. This is the best aromatic Cardamom fragrance I have tried so far .. Mimosa is always soapy on my skin, so on my skin this fragrance is an aromatic soapy floral clean fresh cardamom in the best way possible, I really love this scent, definitely getting a bottle of this one soon.

I love the scent, but longevity and performance are embarrassing even for a Jo Malone which is notorious for low longevity, performance, and sillage. A body mist from Bath and Body Works has longer longevity than this one. But, the aroma is soooo good that I am willing to put up with this annoyance and spray 50 times a day!

If you like Cardamom this is heaven.. I love this fragrance.. It lasts literally 24 hours it's a beast and it's warm and fresh at the same time. Perfect for Spring but also I wear it all year long and I layer it with something fresh and citrusy in the summer or some leathery fragrance in the winter. LOVE IT.

Doesn't last super long, but idc it's such a beautiful scent. Sophisticated, light, fresh, natural (as in not-synthetic). Very summer-y fragrance to me in a very different direction than the usual citrus or coconut leaning fragrances (which I aslo love). Give it a try! As always not blind buy, sample first!

So I haven't tried this one but I do have dossier's version spicy mimosa. What a beautiful scent! I was expecting this to smell much "dirtier" and spicier for some reason. It is actually a very fresh floral with the faintest hint of spice. Perfect for warm weather where you don't want something so cloying.

Gives me THE BEST feelings when I spray it on. I LOVE the way this smells. Very mild and inoffensive. I get about 4-5 hours of wear out of this....it stays pretty close to the skin. I like that about this. Is indeed a crowd pleaser... Garners many compliments when I wear it.

First of all, I think this fragrance smells amazing. It’s clean yet sweet with a dash of spice. I adore it and the projection is insane. However, it does smell EXACTLY like a red/cherry icee, I’m assuming it’s the mimosa note. Overall it smells amazing and well blended.

Beautiful scent! Personally, I pick up a very strong cardamom note, which I love. It's warm, floral and comforting. Dries down more powdery. I don't care for other Jo Malone fragrances (besides wood sage and sea salt), but to me, this one smells stunning and so unique.

I was searching for fragrances at the Jo Malone counter, and this one really stood one to me. It is an easy, cozy and comforting scent that I would want to make my signature daily scent. Very warm and universally pleasing. Will definitely purchase as soon as I can.

tried this knowing it was seventeen's joshua's signature scent for a while but i fell in love. pretty simple scent in my opinion but for what it is it really feels special. quite a strong one for me but still very intimate and i really like it that way. :)

I am really really in love with this perfume, it is so simple, yet so comforting. Very sunshine in the bottle. It is a perfect combination of flowers and spices for me, not too gourmand but just enough to keep it interesting. I love it on clothes as well.

Oh gosh this is so pretty! Such a refined and elegant scent, so clean and sexy. Takes me to a beautiful sunny day in Mallorca around May-June. Top quality and one of the few Jo’s long lasting perfumes. Leans sliiightly feminine but hey, we’re in 2021 :-)