Jo Malone Yuja Cologne is based in yuzu, a citrus to enliven the senses, ripening in abundance on verdant trees in a secret garden. It has infused recipes and remedies alike for generations with its distinctive and exotic notes. The mouthwatering fizziness of this striking fruit is enhanced with woody depths of cedarwood and a resinous touch of fir balsam. Yuja is a unisex woody aromatic fragrance that launched in 2020. It features a top note of yuzu, a middle note of clary sage, and base notes of balsam fir and cedar. Yuja is a cologne.
JO MALONE YUJA REVIEWS
Fragrantica: This is my favorite Jo Malone fragrance I've tried yet, and leans a bit more masculine than many of the other JML fragrances on me (though still definitely unisex, and to some it may lean more feminine judging by the votes on here). A very bright citrus foresty fragrance. Super fresh and pleasant but with depth from the greenery. Very well-blended and versatile. To me it's not generic at all; citruses are the most common type of fragrance I try, and the only one I can think of that feels reminiscent of this is The House of Oud Live in Colors - which is one of my top 10 favorite fragrances.
Fragrantica: Better than the reviews give credit for. This is an extremely unique scent, it’s not just a mundane citrus fragrance like some reviews state; and I’m upset this was limited edition, I bought two 100mL bottles after I got a mini from Sephora. This is a very “me” fragrance and I always stuck to sweet smells up until I found this. It starts off a little bit citrus but also a little bit musky with some sweetness; once it settles it gets a little more woodsy is the best way I can describe it; this reminds me of going on hikes in Algonquin Park and smelling the water, fresh air, pine and cedar trees but with some citrus. As an Indigenous woman this is a very beautiful outdoorsy scent that I feel really suits me; I haven’t been able to find a scent like this one which is why I shelled out the money to get two big bottles; and I will probably buy more if I find them for a decent price just so I never have to go without it. If I were to give any criticism it’s that it isn’t very strong - which isn’t even a bad thing, it’s perfect for at work because I don’t have to worry about overdoing it, but at the same time I can still smell it on my clothes all day 11/10 for this, I hope they decide to bring it back.
Fragrantica: I received this fragrance as a deluxe sample bonus with purchase and was pleasantly surprised. Sweet citrus tempered with a tinge of aromatic and grounded with the lightest touch of woods. It is a 'different' citrus, lemon-like but an enjoyable variation. The longevity was a surprise as well. I put it on last evening and still noticeable and pleasing this morning.
