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When it comes to gifting, nothing beats receiving (or giving) a fragrance set full of mini scents waiting to be discovered. That’s exactly how I was introduced to the world of Jo Malone, the British fragrance house beloved by, well, everyone it seemed. A friend gifted me a Jo Malone five-piece discovery set, and I was intrigued. Until then, my only memory of the olfactory haven was its cult-favourite candles and diffusers. Turns out those candles had cologne equivalents that smelled just as luxurious and breathtaking, and I took one for a spin: Lime Basil & Mandarin.
A Jo Malone fragrance is a signifier, at least to me, that you enjoy unique, energising scents you wouldn’t normally find in someone's scent collection. Whether you favour toasty vanillas, bright spring notes, or winter warmth, there's a Jo Malone scent for every mood, price point, and stage of your life. Ahead, the 10 best Jo Malone scents to try.
9 Of The Best Jo Malone Scents for Every Occasion
Jo Malone whipped up the scent equivalent of the day that transitions fall into winter. It’s still warm and toasty—thanks to the inclusion of tonka beans, vanilla, and tobacco—but the sparkling freshness of winter creeps in with lavender to balance out the woodsy edge.
Product Specifications
| Key notes | vanilla, warm almond, lavender |
|---|---|
| Size | 100ml |
Blackberries in scents, especially those that lean peppery and dark, may be incredibly intimidating. The Blackberry & Bay aroma by Jo Malone is rich and seductive without being overpowering. Your body is warmed by the scent of cedarwood and brambly leaves, which settles into a vibrant freshness.
Product Specifications
| Key notes | blackberry, bay leaves, cedarwood |
|---|---|
| Size | 100ml |
Fill your room with a sense of chill and ease with the Silver Birch and Lavender scent from Jo Malone. It sparkles with citrus and lavender and settles in a woody blend of silver birch and roasted oak.
Product Specifications
| Key notes | lavender, grapefruit, silver birch |
|---|---|
| Size | 100ml |
This comforting concoction smells like what a Caribbean beachside day feels like. Jo Malone melds peppery basil with white thyme and mandarin for a bright burst.
Product Specifications
| Key notes | amberwood, mandarin, basil |
|---|---|
| Size | 100ml |
Blooms can be as intense and bold as woods and spices, too. Jo Malone’s iteration immediately hooks you with its deep-red packaging, but a whiff of scarlet poppy, vanilla, and iris, anchored by tonka beans, proves its staying power.
Product Specifications
| Key notes | vanilla, ambrette tonka beans, poppy |
|---|---|
| Size | 100ml |
Perfect for everyday wear regardless of the season, Wild Bluebell is a floral melange with creamy, powdery undertones. The spicy hook comes courtesy of clove buds and white musk.
Product Specifications
| Key notes | bluebell, persimmon, white musk |
|---|---|
| Size | 100ml |
Summer scents are typically stuffed with overpowering floral notes that are more predictable than alluring. Here’s a scent that turns rose, clementine, white lilac, and more into elegant, sparkling blossoms that evoke the feeling of a balmy May morning. Plus, it’s allegedly Kate Middleton’s favourite.
Product Specifications
| Key notes | clementine flower, white lilac, orris wood |
|---|---|
| Size | 100ml |
If you long for the feeling of wet sand between your toes, salty seawater dripping from your hair, and a gentle wind cooling you down, this smell allows you to relive that experience with every spritz. It is also the scent Sofia Richie Grainge wore on her wedding day.
Product Specifications
| Key notes | sage, sea salt, ambrette |
|---|---|
| Size | 100ml |
This scent blends the juiciest pear with a fresh white freesias, patchouli, and woods that keeps you smelling delicious—but in a mature way—all day long.
Product Specifications
| Key notes | william pear, freesia, patchouli |
|---|---|
| Size | 100ml |
Nerisha Penrose is the Beauty Commerce Editor at ELLE.com. Prior to joining the team, she was an Editorial Fellow at ELLE.com. In her current role, she helps lead coverage on makeup, skin care, hair, and fragrances. With over six years of experience in the world of beauty editorial, Nerisha enjoys delving deep into the complexities of fragrance notes, hunting for the best fixes for acne-prone skin, and advocating for daily sunscreen use. She regularly researches and tests the latest products, consults beauty professionals (including our Beauty Advisory Board) to determine the best expert-approved formulas to recommend, and conducts interviews with luminaries across the industry. Nerisha received her bachelor’s degree in Communication and Media Studies from Temple University before joining the editorial teams at Nylon and Billboard. In 2020, she co-launched our popular franchise The State of Black Beauty, an ongoing exploration of—and destination for—beauty at the intersection of Black culture.
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