Grapefruit
Jo Malone London · Eau de Cologne (EDC) · 1992
≈ $170 · 100ml · approx. retail
One of Jo Malone's original, pre-Estée-Lauder-era colognes, a tart, zesty grapefruit sharpened with a pinch of paprika and rosemary over a mossy vetiver base. It remains in the current lineup essentially unchanged and is considered the house's founding statement of intent — simple, single-note-driven citrus.
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Dupes & cheaper alternatives
Cheaper clones and alternatives that share the same notes and accords — savings are flagged.
Colonia Essenza
Acqua di Parma · Fresh
Shares Grapefruit, Jasmine, Rosemary
Eau du Sud
Goutal Paris · Fresh
Shares Grapefruit, Mint, Jasmine
Eau de Rochas
Rochas · Fresh
Shares Grapefruit, Patchouli, Jasmine
Eau Sauvage
Dior · Fresh
Shares Rosemary, Jasmine, Patchouli
Lalique pour Homme (Lion)
Lalique · Woody
Shares Rosemary, Grapefruit, Tangerine
Nino Cerruti Pour Homme
Cerruti · Woody
Shares Mint, Rosemary, Jasmine