Fresh, Clean, Sweet Jasmine

This is a gorgeous sambac jasmine and marigold combo (with the jasmine center stage).

By the way, this also made it onto our best jasmine perfumes list — for good reason!

Let me break it down for you:

Jasmine Sambac & Marigold opens up clean and fresh with a burst of sweet jasmine and marigold… mixed with a pinch of ylang-ylang.

And it smells SUPER realistic.

Creamy Sweetness

And… as it dries down, a hint of honey and vanilla creep in and smooth the florals out with some warm creamy sweetness. Very nice.

The beautiful part:

This is super versatile. Days/nights, all seasons (except in the high summer heat), and all occasions: Dressed up, dressed down, special occasions, dates, work/office — you name it.

And in my opinion, this is more suited for the mature 25-up crowd.

Scent Trail

Jasmine Sambac & Marigold is part of JM’s Cologne Intense collection (black bottles). But to be clear, this is not a powerhouse type scent.

It projects about an arm’s length (and leaves a gorgeous scent trail) for the first few hours, then sits closer to the skin.

Then, in our tests, it lingered around for about 4–8 plus hours.

Fresh Citrusy Woody Oud

No surprises here…

You get EXACTLY what the name on the bottle says.

Oh, in case you don’t know, oud is a scented resin obtained from Agarwood. It has a dark, smoky/incensey woody scent. This one also cracked our top 10 oud post. Let’s take a sniff…

Fresh Sparkling Citrus

When you first spray this, you’re greeted with a burst of fresh, sparkling bergamot citrus with dark, smoky woody oud buried underneath.

However, as the citrus fades, the smoky woody oud shines through… joined with some cedarwood and a kiss of orange sweetness.

It’s fresh and light, yet has some rich depth to it. HUGE compliment getter, by the way.

The best part:

Super Versatile

It’s super versatile: all ages, all seasons (except the high summer heat), and works for just about any occasion.

Even better… it’s totally unisex so you can share it. Can you say jackpot? 🙂

Now, I should point something out:

Subtle

Oud & Bergamot is part of JM’s Cologne Intense line (black bottles)… but don’t let the name “Intense” confuse you — because this is not an intense room-filling type scent. So if you’re looking for a powerhouse, this is NOT it.

It projects around an arm’s length for about the first hour, then dials back and sits politely close to the skin.

And, depending on the temperature and your skin chemistry, expect about 4–6 plus hours of lasting power.

Bottom line:

If you’re looking for a safe oud scent, then I urge you to try this.

A Fresh & Delicate Light Floral

Maybe you’ve heard…

This is, reportedly, one of Meghan Markle’s favorite scents (along with Wood Sage & Sea Salt). Anyway…

Here’s the big question:

Does it actually smell like real wild bluebells?

Well, I’ll be straight with you… I haven’t actually smelled real bluebells… So I can’t compare (sorry). But I will do my best to describe the scent for you. 🙂

In any case…

JM’s Wild Bluebell does not actually contain ANY real English bluebell, as it’s an endangered species, protected under UK law.

However, superstar perfumer Christine Nagel masterfully blended other notes to replicate the smell. Let’s take a sniff…

Light & Airy

Wild Bluebell opens with a dewy-wet, delicate white floral accord… mixed with a hint of fruity sweetness — which has a slightly green, watery undertone (to me, this smells similar to a freshly-cut watermelon).

It’s light and airy… and smells fresh, clean, and innocent. A very pretty and safe scent.

And, as it dries down on your skin, you get some lily-of-the-valley and hints of clean white musk.

'The Bluebell is the sweetest flower... That waves in summer air: Its blossoms have the mightiest power... To soothe my spirit’s care.' – Emily Brontë.Click To Tweet

Great Daily Go-To

Wild Bluebell has a youthful feel to it, and screams spring and summer. This makes for a great daily go-to.

To clarify:

This is an intimate scent that doesn’t scream out for attention. Because Wild Bluebell comes in a cologne concentration (which is less potent than an EDT or EDP).

Great For The Office

It has a soft, subtle projection (less than your arm’s length) for up to the first hour. It then sits politely close to your skin (making it a GREAT choice for work/office).

And in our tests, we got a mixed bag of results — depending on the testers’ skin chemistry/temperature, it lasted anywhere from 2–7 plus hours.

Bright Red Roses!

No surprise here… JM Red Roses smells just like it says. 🙂

By the way, this made it onto our top rose perfume list, and for good reason.

Now, apparently 7 different types of rose have been masterfully blended into this beauty.

Let me break it down for you…

Bright & Fresh

Red Roses opens up bright & fresh with a HUGE blast of dewy-wet, fresh cut roses… mixed with a zesty lemon minty vibe.

And it smells SUPER realistic! Seriously.

Now, when it starts to dry down, the roses begin to bloom on your skin and the lemon and violet notes give the fragrance a slightly green vibe.

And as it develops, a hint of honey creeps in to give the scent some beautiful sweet warmth.

The beautiful part:

Super Versatile

This is super versatile: All seasons — all occasions. In fact, it would make a beautiful signature scent for someone who is 20-up.

Red Roses comes in a cologne concentration, which is less potent than Eau de Toilette or Eau de Parfum concentrations.

But the good news…

A Little Goes a Long Way

We found the lasting power to be decent: Anywhere from 3–8 plus hours (depending on our testing panels’ skin chemistry, etc.). And, a little goes a long way… So spray sparingly!

Has moderate projection (within arm’s length) for the first few hours, then becomes more subtle.

Bottom line:

If you love the smell of real roses… I urge you to try this.

A Dark, Fruity, Spicy Woody Scent

First off… this isn’t for everybody. Why?

This smells super unique.

In fact, despite the name of the scent, this has a ton of fragrance notes that have been masterfully blended together (including clove) — to create a sophisticated, dark, rich complex scent.

So… if you don’t like clove, this is (definitely) not for you. 🙂

Let’s take a closer look:

Deep Dark Fruitiness

When you first spray Pomegranate Noir, you’re greeted with a deep, dark red fruity accord (pomegranate, raspberry and plum) mixed with a HUGE dose of peppery cloves.

These cloves give it a slightly menthol/pine needle like vibe.

However, as it slowly develops on your skin, the clove and fruity accord smooth out. And they are joined with a soft, smoky/incensey woody base with a pinch of warm patchouli, and whispers of florals.

Warm & Comforting

It’s rich, dark, warm, and comforting… with a hint of natural fruity sweetness.

The beautiful part:

This is completely unisex, so you can share it with your significant other. So needless to say, if you’re looking for something super feminine, this is not it.

Cooler Weather

In my opinion, this is more suited for the mature 25-up crowd… And works best in the cooler weather: fall/winter (and cool spring nights).

This is more of an evening scent, but is also great in the day.

Pomegranate Noir is part of the Cologne collection (these are less potent than regular EDTs or EDPs).

That said…

Less is More

Be careful not to overspray, as this is a less-is-more type scent:

1–2 sprays MAX… and you’re golden.

It projects around an arm’s length for the first hour… then becomes more subtle — creating a gorgeous scent bubble around you.

And, depending on the temperate and your skin chemistry, lasting power could be anywhere between 4–12 plus hours.

Sophisticated Clean Floral Freshness

If you didn’t know, this is a popular JM bridal scent (for good reason).

Let’s break it down:

Peony & Blush Suede opens up fresh, floral and fruity — with a burst of sweet, juicy apple… mixed with a beautiful bouquet of peony and rose (and a tiny pinch of jasmine).

Now, don’t judge the fragrance just yet… Because it smells MUCH better once it dries down on your skin. 🙂

Stay with me…

As it starts to settle, the apple quickly fades into the background and the peony and rose take center stage. Then finally, a hint of soft, warm, powdery suede leather creeps in and smooths everything out.

Nice.

Sophisticated, Fresh & Clean

This is a sophisticated, fresh and clean floral scent with a hint of sweetness. Which is more suited for the mature 20-up crowd.

Here’s the beautiful part:

This is hyper versatile and can be worn all year (except in the high summer heat), for just about any occasion (weddings included).

Perfect for Brides

To be clear, Peony & Blush Suede comes as a cologne concentration (less potent than an EDT or EDP) and doesn’t shout for attention.

It projects just under an arm’s length for the first 1–1.5 hours, then sits close to the skin.

And in our tests, it lasted anywhere from 4–8 plus hours.

Now, I should point something out:

This is a “less is more” type scent… so be careful not to overspray:

1–3 sprays MAX… and you’re set. 🙂

Dark Sweet Jammy Rose

Ahhh… the combination of rose and oud are a match made in heaven. ♥️

But… does JM’s take on this genre deliver the goods?

The answer seems to be “YES!” 🙂

(In case you don’t know, oud is a scented resin obtained from Agarwood. It has a dark smoky/incensey woody scent.)

Let me break this down for you…

Velvety Smooth

Velvet Rose & Oud opens with a luxurious, dark, sweet jammy rose with hints of spices buried underneath.

To be clear, the rose is velvety smooth… It’s NOT the in-your-face grandma type rose scent (sorry grandma 🙂).

Anyway…

As it starts to settle, the oud creeps in and sits politely in the background giving the scent a dark, smoky woody edge.

And as it dries down… the praline note joins the party to sweeten (but not overly) and balance everything out beautifully.

Sweet & Seductive

It’s rich, dark, sweet, and seductive. HUGE compliment getter.

Watch heads turn. 🙂

This is unisex (but leans feminine) and more suited for the mature 20-up crowd. Best worn in the fall/winter (and cool spring nights).

A quick word of caution: avoid rocking this in the high-summer heat as it will become overly sweet and cloying (not good).

Dressed Up. Dressed Down

Can be worn dressed up, dressed down, special occasions, date nights, work/office (spray lightly), nights out, etc.

Velvet Rose & Oud is part of JM’s Cologne Intense collection (black bottles).

Now, don’t be put off by the word “Intense.” This is NOT one of those intense room filler type scents.

Inviting

It projects moderately (arm’s length) for about an hour, then sits close to skin and draws people in.

That said:

Don’t go crazy with the sprayer. 🙂

1–2 sprays MAX — and you’re good to go.

And we found it to stick around anywhere from 3–8 plus hours.

Two thumbs up.

Simple. Yet Beautiful.

Maybe you’ve heard…

This one’s a firm favorite of Duchess Kate Middleton. In fact, she reportedly requested that Jo Malone Orange Blossom scented candles were lit in West Minister Abbey during her royal wedding to prince William.

Anyway, hats off to Jo Malone for making this smell super authentic and natural. It actually smells like you’re walking through an orange grove that’s in full bloom. Seriously.

Now, this one is pretty straightforward:

Refreshing

Orange Blossom starts off with a refreshing burst of sweet, juicy orangey citrus.

And as it dries down… the orange blossom tiptoes in and morphs beautifully with the citrus, joined with a fresh, green undertone.

It’s a simple (yet beautiful), clean and happy scent… that puts a smile on your face. 🙂

Also:

As it develops on your skin, you get a hint of soft, powdery lilac, which gives it a unique twist.

Daily Spring/Summer Go-To

Makes a perfect spring/summer daily go-to. Great for the office/work, casual, (or even a wedding).

Now, I should point something out:

Orange Blossom is a very soft, subtle fragrance that comes in a cologne concentration, which is not as potent as an Eau de Toilette (EDT) or an Eau de Parfum (EDP).

So, if you’re looking for a powerhouse, this is not for you.

Light

It projects lightly off the skin (under an arm’s length) for around an hour, then sits close to the skin. And we found it to last anywhere from 2–6 plus hours.

Bottom line:

If you’re an orange blossom fan… Don’t sleep on this.

An Elegant, Clean Floral With a Kiss of Fruitiness

Now, as the name on the bottle suggests, the main notes are pear and freesia. But that’s not all…

Let’s take a closer look:

When you first spray English Pear & Freesia, you’re greeted with clean white florals (freesia), mixed with some rose and a nice fruity undertone (ripe pear with a hint of melon).

Juicy Pear

As it settles, the juicy pear note becomes more prominent and is joined with a hint of sour rhubarb. The pear smells juicy and natural and is not overly sweet.

The scent has a slightly green soapy quality… which makes you feel fresh and clean.

And as it dries down, you get a pinch of patchouli and white musk which gives the scent some depth.

Elegant

Now, I think this is more suited for the mature 25-up crowd, and makes a great everyday go-to scent for the spring, summer and fall. It’s elegant, light and inoffensive — making it a safe choice for work/office.

To be clear:

English Pear & Freesia comes in a cologne concentration (which is not as potent as an EDT or EDP). It projects politely (within an arm’s length), then becomes more subtle over time.

And, in our longevity tests on skin, it lasted anywhere from around 3–8 plus hours.

A Sophisticated, Fresh-Fruity, Woody Green Scent

Now, this best seller was created by award winning French perfumer Fabrice Pellegrin, who is known for his mastery of natural ingredients.

Does it live up to its name?

Let’s find out…

Blackberry & Bay starts off fresh and green with a blast of zesty grapefruit… mixed with some spicy/herbal leafy greenness.

As it starts to settle, the blackberry joins the party and morphs with the fresh greenness. Now, to be clear, the blackberry is not the super sweet fruity kind — it’s tart, juicy, and smells super realistic.

And, as the scent develops, you get a naturally smelling, green spicy woody undertone (cedar & vetiver), with whispers of soft florals.

Classy & Unique

It’s light, refreshing, tangy, fruity, and herbal green. It has just a hint of sweetness. Very classy and unique.

And the good news…

This is super-versatile and works GREAT for everyday use in the spring/summer/fall (but maybe a little too light for the winter). Plus, it’s inoffensive and work/office safe.

Even better, this is totally unisex, so you can share it with your significant other.

Now, to be crystal clear:

Subtle

This is a subtle scent that doesn’t scream out for attention (which can be a good thing, right?). So, if you’re looking for a powerhouse, you will be disappointed.

Because here’s the thing, Blackberry & Bay is a cologne concentration (which is not as powerful as an EDT or EDP).

It projects softly (just under an arm’s length) for up to the first hour, then sits very close to the skin.

And, on our testers’ skins, it lasted anywhere from 2–6 plus hours.

Bottom line:

If you’re looking for a unique, sophisticated, fruity-fresh scent (that’s not too sweet) — try this.

A Spicy-Floral Woody Scent

Now:

Dark Amber & Ginger Lily opens up fresh, warm, and spicy — with a mix of pink pepper; cardamom and ginger; and a touch of clean white florals.

As it dries down, amber and sandalwood arrive to smooth the spices out with a slight hint of warm sweetness. Nice.

Plus, you also get hints of patchouli and whispers of incense floating about in the background.

Rich, Warm & Comforting

It’s airy and fresh… yet rich, warm, and comforting. Very classy and super-unique.

The beautiful part:

This is ultra versatile: can be worn all year — except in the high summer heat. Days/nights, dressed up/dressed down, work/office, special occasions, nights out…

This is unisex (but leans slightly feminine), and more suited for the mature 25-up crowd.

Now:

Dark Amber & Ginger Lily is part of the Cologne Intense collection (black bottles). In our tests, it projected off the skin about an arm’s length for the first 1–2 hours… then sat very close to the skin.

We clocked the lasting power around the 4–8 hours range.

Rich, Warm & Comforting

No surprises here:

Just as the name on the label says, you get a perfect blend of myrrh and tonka — which results in a luxurious, dark, warm, sweet sexy scent.

By the way, this is part of the Cologne Intense collection (black bottles), which are richer, more sensual, and longer lasting than the regular line.

Let’s take a smell…

Mild Sweetness

As soon as you spray Myrrh & Tonka, you’re greeted with the mild sweetness of tonka bean mixed with a touch of spicy, fresh, clean lavender.

However, the lavender quickly fades into the background… and the myrrh creeps in joined with some vanilla and a hint of almond — and they all fuse together beautifully.

It’s rich, warm, and comforting, and has the perfect amount of soft, powdery sweetness (not overly sweet or cloying).

HUGE compliment getter.

By the way, check our best vanilla perfumes list for more warm, comforting scents.

The beautiful part:

This is completely unisex… Smells amazing on a man or a woman.

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Cold Weather

Myrrh & Tonka is a cold weather scent that’s best worn in the fall/winter. For special occasions, dates, nights out, etc.

We found it to project just over an arm’s length for the first 1–3 hours (leaving a gorgeous scent trail).

It then becomes more subtle, creating a nice scent bubble around you that sticks around for an impressive 6–8 plus hours.

Now, a quick heads-up:

Do not overspray with this one — less is more. Stick with 1–2 sprays MAX… and you’re golden.

Bottom line:

If you like tonka, and you like myrrh, then don’t sleep on this.

A Citrusy-Fresh, Herbal Green Scent

This is another Jo Malone best seller and the brands signature scent.

Let’s break it down…

Lime Basil & Mandarin starts off fresh and zesty with a HUGE blast of bitter green lime citrus.

To be honest, the opening is quite sharp… However, the lime is quickly softened up by some peppery basil and a hint of mandarin orange.

The result?

Uplifting

A classy, light citrusy, green herbaceous scent. It’s uplifting and makes you feel super fresh and clean.

As it dries down, you get a subtle hint of florals (lilac & iris) and it becomes slightly earthy/woody with a hint of patchouli and vetiver.

Now, to clarify:

This is not a girly type scent, it’s 100% unisex… So the good news is you can share it with your significant other.

Bonus. 🙂

Light & Inoffensive

This is an easy-to-wear, everyday fragrance that is perfect for the spring/summer (and even fall). It’s light and inoffensive, making it office/work friendly.

Lime Basil & Mandarin is also a cologne concentration. It’s a subtle, elegant scent that doesn’t scream for attention.

We found it to project off the skin about an arm’s length for the first few hours, and then it recedes and sits close to the skin. Lasts around 3–6 plus hours.

A Soft, Sweet-Fruity Scent

This is one of the most popular Jo Malone fragrances.

And for good reason. 🙂

Let me tell you how it smells:

Nectarine Blossom & Honey opens with the realistic fruity sweetness of a juicy ripe peach/nectarine mixed with a fresh green note and a hint of blackcurrant.

Very, very nice.

Bright, Fresh & Clean

It smells bright, fresh, and clean… with a refreshing juicy sweetness.

Now, the fruity green peach/nectarine combo remains the dominant player.

And, as it dries down on your skin, a hint of beautiful white florals shine through with a touch of honey (to sweeten things up).

Youthful, Light & Inoffensive

It’s a light, youthful, sweet fun scent (but it’s not overly sweet or juvenile smelling).

This is best suited for spring/summer wear and makes a great everyday scent. As it’s light and inoffensive (work/office friendly).

Now, to be clear:

Nectarine Blossom & Honey comes in a cologne concentration (less potent than an EDP or EDT)… So don’t expect miracles. 🙂

It projects off the skin about an arm’s length for the first 1–2 hours, then sits close to the wearer.

We clocked lasting power in the 2–6 hour range (depending on skin chemistry, temperature, etc).

A Sophisticated Freshie

This Jo Malone perfume best seller, inspired by a British beach, was created by world renowned perfumer Christine Nagel (who is now the in-house perfumer for Hermès).

By the way, apparently, this beauty is one of Meghan Markle’s favorite scents. (And for good reason! 🙂)

 Let’s take a look:

Refreshing Sea Breeze

Wood Sage & Sea Salt opens up with a blast of slightly sweet grapefruit citrus, mixed with a refreshing salty sea breeze vibe.

As it dries down, the citrus fades into the background and a woody, earthy-herbal sage accord creeps in, joined with a soft sweet floral musky undertone.

Very classy.

It’s light, inoffensive, and smells natural. Makes you feel super-fresh and clean.

The beautiful part…

Highly Versatile

This is highly versatile as it can be worn all year, by all ages, for just about any situation. That said, it’s more suited for casual daytime use in the spring/summer.

Plus, it’s unisex, so it can be shared. Double win!

Please note:

Subtle

Wood Sage & Sea Salt is a cologne concentration (which is lighter than an EDP & EDT). So if you’re looking for a room-filler, this is (definitely) NOT it.

On our testers, it projects about an elbows length for the first few hours, then sits close to the skin — giving off gentle wafts (making it a GREAT choice for work/office).

And we found longevity to be all over the place, as depending on the wearer, it lasted anywhere from 2–8 plus hours.

Bottom line:

If you are bored with all the typical generic freshies on the market, and want something unique and classy — try this.

Just in case you’re wondering…

Jo Malone London are a luxury fragrance brand founded by the British perfumer herself, Joanne Malone.

A former facial therapist who went from creating fragrances in her kitchen in London… to founding the now global luxury brand. Pretty impressive, right?

Iconic Cream Box

The brand are known for their high-quality, naturally smelling fragrances and simple sophisticated bottles — which all come beautifully presented in the brands iconic cream box.

And they make GREAT gifts.

But what you might not know is:

What is Jo Malone Scent Pairing? (Layering)

Now, although the fragrances smell great alone… You can also combine (layer) them with other scents in the line — to create your very own personal, unique scent.

Pretty cool right?

Experiment! And please share your favorite JM combinations in the comments below.

By the way, in the list above, we have also recommended what we think is the perfect layering combination for each scent. Give it a try. 🙂

We would LOVE to hear from you:

So there we have it. After our testing, and in our experience, these are the best Jo Malone perfumes — which one will you try?

Or maybe you have a favorite layering combination that you would like to share with us.

Either way, please let me know by leaving a quick comment below right now.

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