What does it smell like?
It smells mostly floral and amber. Mandarin orange and ginger at the top, hibiscus and jasmine in the middle and vanilla and amber at the base.
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- spring
Red Hibiscus notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
Jo Malone London Red Hibiscus EDC in detail
Red Hibiscus EDC comes from Jo Malone London. This one is the Eau de Cologne.
Which weather suits Red Hibiscus
The best time of year to wear it is spring and winter. It is less suited to summer. Ranked by season: spring, winter, fall and summer. Its warm smell feels best when the weather is cold.
Red Hibiscus price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €99. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs more than Lancôme Variety and Givenchy Amarige.
Other Jo Malone London perfumes
The house has 70 perfumes here, led by Myrrh & Tonka, Wild Bluebell Cologne and English Pear Freesia Body Hand Wash.
For work or for evenings
It works in the day and at night.
Sillage and projection
Projection is medium: people near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance. Lancôme Variety and Tom Ford Black Orchid spread further.
Longevity on skin
It lasts a medium time, about 3 to 6 hours on skin. Eau de Cologne is the lightest strength, so a shorter wear time is normal. Lancôme Variety and Tom Ford Black Orchid last longer, if that matters to you. Base notes like vanilla and amber are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Red Hibiscus dupes and alternatives
Similar picks to try: Lancôme Variety (5 shared notes), Tom Ford Black Orchid (8 shared notes), Guerlain L'Instant de Guerlain (5 shared notes) and Givenchy Amarige (5 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Guerlain L'Instant de Guerlain starts from €45.
Questions people ask
Who would like Red Hibiscus?
People who enjoy floral and amber smells.
Can men wear Red Hibiscus?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.