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The best Jo Malone perfumes to buy on Amazon
Wood Sage & Sea Salt wins for its easy-to-wear, fresh unisex scent; the picks also include a cheaper floral and a small-budget option.
| Best overall | Best value | Cheapest that's still good | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Product | Jo Malone London Wood Sage & Sea Salt Cologne, 1 oz | Jo Malone London English Pear & Freesia Cologne, 1 oz | Jo Malone London Wood Sage & Sea Salt Cologne, 0.3 oz |
| Price | about $77 | about $80 | about $35 |
| Why | Recent editors describe its fresh, airy character as versatile and easy to wear, and it works for women and men. It is a safer everyday pick than a very sweet or strongly floral fragrance. | It is a well-reviewed, recognizable fruity-floral scent, and the smaller bottle costs less up front than larger Jo Malone bottles. A recent hands-on review found it wearable and appealing, while noting its relatively short wear time. | The smaller travel-size bottle offers the same well-liked scent at a lower entry price than a full-size bottle. It is a sensible way to try the fragrance or carry it for touch-ups. |
| Good to know | Its light scent may fade faster than you want. | The price is high for a cologne that may need reapplying. | The small bottle runs out quickly if you wear it often. |
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picture by AIRecent editors describe its fresh, airy character as versatile and easy to wear, and it works for women and men. It is a safer everyday pick than a very sweet or strongly floral fragrance.
Good to know: Its light scent may fade faster than you want.
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picture by AIIt is a well-reviewed, recognizable fruity-floral scent, and the smaller bottle costs less up front than larger Jo Malone bottles. A recent hands-on review found it wearable and appealing, while noting its relatively short wear time.
Good to know: The price is high for a cologne that may need reapplying.
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picture by AIThe smaller travel-size bottle offers the same well-liked scent at a lower entry price than a full-size bottle. It is a sensible way to try the fragrance or carry it for touch-ups.
Good to know: The small bottle runs out quickly if you wear it often.
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What matters
Jo Malone colognes are often light and may need reapplying, so consider longevity as well as the scent. Prices vary by size and Amazon seller; check the bottle size, seller and delivery date before buying.
Who this is for
These picks are for people who want a polished, relatively subtle fragrance for everyday wear. If you want a strong scent that lasts all day, Jo Malone’s standard colognes may disappoint.
The picks, one by one
Best overall: Jo Malone London Wood Sage & Sea Salt Cologne, 1 oz
Recent editors describe its fresh, airy character as versatile and easy to wear, and it works for women and men. It is a safer everyday pick than a very sweet or strongly floral fragrance. Expect a breezy, mineral, lightly woody scent rather than a dense perfume cloud. It suits daytime wear and warm weather, and its clean profile can work on its own or layered. Reviewers caution that Jo Malone colognes can fade sooner than buyers expect. Skip it if you want a powerful fragrance with all-day projection.
Good to know: Its light scent may fade faster than you want.
See on AmazonBest value: Jo Malone London English Pear & Freesia Cologne, 1 oz
It is a well-reviewed, recognizable fruity-floral scent, and the smaller bottle costs less up front than larger Jo Malone bottles. A recent hands-on review found it wearable and appealing, while noting its relatively short wear time. The opening is juicy and fresh, then freesia and warmer musk and patchouli become more noticeable. The reviewer reported roughly four to five hours of wear after testing it repeatedly for more than 12 weeks. It is a good fit for spring, summer and daytime use. Choose another scent if you dislike musk or patchouli, or want a long-lasting fragrance.
Good to know: The price is high for a cologne that may need reapplying.
See on AmazonCheapest that's still good: Jo Malone London Wood Sage & Sea Salt Cologne, 0.3 oz
The smaller travel-size bottle offers the same well-liked scent at a lower entry price than a full-size bottle. It is a sensible way to try the fragrance or carry it for touch-ups. Its fresh, salty and woody profile is the same general character reviewers praise in the full-size cologne. The compact size is convenient for a bag or travel, but it contains much less fragrance per dollar. It makes most sense if you want to test the scent before committing. Skip it if you already know you like it and want better value per ounce.
Good to know: The small bottle runs out quickly if you wear it often.
See on AmazonHow we chose
Recent beauty reviewers wore scents on skin and, in some cases, clothing, judging scent development, wear time, versatility and layering. One English Pear & Freesia reviewer wore it several times a week for more than 12 weeks and reported about four to five hours of wear. Danilli read the reviews and tests listed below and compared current prices; it does not take money from brands to pick a product.
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