Does anyone wear Jo Malone perfume?

[Irishgrrrl]

I''ve been needing some new perfume, and I''ve heard WONDERFUL things about Jo Malone! So, I just went to Jo Malone''s website and ordered the Cologne Collection. It includes small bottles of six different scents: Amber & Lavender, Grapefruit, Lime Basil & Mandarin, Pomegranate Noir, Red Roses, and Orange Blossom. And I got to choose two free samples with my order! I picked Sweet Lime & Cedar and Nectarine Blossom & Honey. Ooooh, and I almost forgot to mention: EVERYTHING IS 25% OFF UNTIL TOMORROW!!!

Of course, after I placed my order, they sent me an e-mail with a coupon for my next order! So, does anyone have a favorite Jo Malone scent that I should try?

 

[Miranda]

I love Jo Malone! My favorite scent is Tuberrose. And Pomegranate Noir. And Vintage Gardenia. And Ginger and Nutmeg. I''m so addicted to this stuff!

 

[Irishgrrrl]

Date: 2/11/2009 11:40:31 AM
Author: Miranda
I love Jo Malone! My favorite scent is Tuberrose. And Pomegranate Noir. And Vintage Gardenia. And Ginger and Nutmeg. I''m so addicted to this stuff!

Gee, Miranda, that really narrows it down a lot! LOL!

Seriously, it''s great that you like so many of them! That makes me glad I ordered the sample set! I can''t wait for it to get here!

The set I ordered includes the Pomegranate Noir, but the Tuberose, Vintage Gardenia and Ginger & Nutmeg aren''t in it. The Vintage Gardenia sounds awesome! I might have to give that one a try!

 

[Miranda]

The sample set is really the way to go. I''m a variety kinda girl and her collection really fits the bill for me.

I can''t wait to hear what you think when they arrive.

 

[Irishgrrrl]

Date: 2/11/2009 12:02:35 PM
Author: Miranda

The sample set is really the way to go. I''m a variety kinda girl and her collection really fits the bill for me.

I can''t wait to hear what you think when they arrive.

Yeah, and I was reading on her website about the fragrance layering . . . I''ll definitely have to give that a try too! It''s nice that the website gives you tips for which fragrances work well together. I''ll let ya know when they get here!

 

[HappyAnniversary]

I love Jo Malone perfume and I am not a perfume kind of person. I spritzed the Orange blossom on the sample paper strip, walked out of the store and just kept sniffing it all through the mall until I was forced to go back to the store and buy it!! that has never happened before. I also have Blue agave. I want to add another but can''t decide which one. I like Vintage gardenia, but I know several younger people who don''t like it at all. I didn''t like the rose one until you layered it with something else (can''t remember which one, sorry) and then I loved it. I always spritzed them one right after another until I read you are supposed to let the first one dry, then spritz the second. It is sold in most Neimans and Saks, and you might be able to get a sample or two if you look like a good prospect to buy!

 

[Irishgrrrl]

Date: 2/11/2009 1:39:02 PM
Author: HappyAnniversary
I love Jo Malone perfume and I am not a perfume kind of person. I spritzed the Orange blossom on the sample paper strip, walked out of the store and just kept sniffing it all through the mall until I was forced to go back to the store and buy it!! that has never happened before. I also have Blue agave. I want to add another but can''t decide which one. I like Vintage gardenia, but I know several younger people who don''t like it at all. I didn''t like the rose one until you layered it with something else (can''t remember which one, sorry) and then I loved it. I always spritzed them one right after another until I read you are supposed to let the first one dry, then spritz the second. It is sold in most Neimans and Saks, and you might be able to get a sample or two if you look like a good prospect to buy!

Thanks, HA! I wish I lived close to a Nieman''s or Saks, but unfortunately I don''t. I think the closest store that sells Jo Malone is about 75 miles away!

I''m glad to hear that you lilke the Orange Blossom . . . that''s the one I''m the most interested in, and I wouldn''t have ordered the sample set if it didn''t include the Orange Blossom. I''ve heard people just RAVE about that one! Do you like the Blue Agave one? That''s another one that I''ve heard good things about, and I''d like to try it sometime. I''ll help you decide which one to buy next when mine get here!

 

[AmberGretchen]

I love them - I like Nectarine Blossom and Honey, but DH isn''t a big fan.

What he does like is what I''m wearing daily now - I layer Orange Blossom underneath French Lime Blossom - they are a perfect combo on me, but the guy at the Jo Malone counter at Bloomie''s said stuff dries down strangely on me, so that might not work on everyone...

 

[Irishgrrrl]

Date: 2/11/2009 2:48:45 PM
Author: AmberGretchen
I love them - I like Nectarine Blossom and Honey, but DH isn''t a big fan.

What he does like is what I''m wearing daily now - I layer Orange Blossom underneath French Lime Blossom - they are a perfect combo on me, but the guy at the Jo Malone counter at Bloomie''s said stuff dries down strangely on me, so that might not work on everyone...

Ooooh, Amber, I''m glad to hear that your a fan of the Nectarine Blossom & Honey! That''s one of the samples that I got with my order, and I''m excited about that one . . . I love all things honey!

 

[appletini]

My favorite is French Lime Blossom. Thanks for the tip b/c I''m out and need to order more.

 

[Irishgrrrl]

Date: 2/11/2009 3:41:45 PM
Author: appletini
My favorite is French Lime Blossom. Thanks for the tip b/c I''m out and need to order more.

No problem, Appletini! And I''ll have to check out the French Lime Blossom!

 

[Lorelei]

I am really '' cited for you Emm having new smellingsies to test out!!

 

[Irishgrrrl]

Date: 2/11/2009 4:27:37 PM
Author: Lorelei
I am really '' cited for you Emm having new smellingsies to test out!!

Hee hee! Miss Lorelei, I knew you''d be ''cited about my new smellingsies!

 

[HappyAnniversary]

Amber Gretchen-- I am getting a very strange visual of how the guy at the store sniffed you so closely he could tell "stuff dries down strangely on me"

I must have missed some important part of the Jo Malone sensory experience at my store. I guess I''ll have to ask my hubby how it dries down on me.

Anyway, the blue agave is strong and unique, I like it and have never smelled anything quite like it-- it is bolder than orange blossom. I got it cos the kids wanted to buy me some for X-mas (Yea!) and I knew my DD liked it so I got what she liked. As of yesterday, French Lime blossom is her fav.
One of the things I like about these is they smell crisp and clean not powdery. I always think of my Grandma''s perfume when I smell a powdery perfume.

 

[canuk-gal]

HI:

I wore Grapefruit and White Jasmine and mint today. I like to combine them. Their lotions are lovely as well.

I''ve worn French Lime Blossom and Orange Blossom as well. Both nice. My DH likes the Pom Noir and Amber and Lav. 25% off is great!

cheers--Sharon

 

[dani13]

Hi Irish!!

I LOVE Jo Malone!!! I wear the Pomegranate Noire (MY FAVE) and the Orange Blossom almost daily....Just a tip, a lot of the scents could be mixed together, and I especially love layering these 2 scents- such a clean, fresh scent!!!! I definitely want to acquire more sometime soon- thanks for the sale tip!!!

Let us know what you think and enjoy!!!!

 

[Irishgrrrl]

HA ~ LOL at the guy sniffing Amber in the store! And the Blue Agave sounds very nice . . . definitely one on my list to try! I''m so glad to hear that they don''t smell powdery. I''m like you . . . powdery perfume makes me think of elderly ladies playing bridge and drinking tea!

Sharon ~ Thanks for the tips! The White Jasmine & Mint sounds very nice!

Dani ~ I definitely plan to try combining them, so thanks for the hint! I''ll let you know when they get here!

 

[Skippy123]

Irish where is the sample set?? I think I will buy some too. hehe I want to try the French Lime Blossom. eta: I see you attached the link, thanks.

 

[Irishgrrrl]

Date: 2/11/2009 7:51:18 PM
Author: Skippy123
Irish where is the sample set?? I think I will buy some too. hehe I want to try the French Lime Blossom. eta: I see you attached the link, thanks.

YAY, Skip! You should totally get some! Then we can become Jo Malone addicts together! Hee hee!

The French Lime Blossom isn''t included in the sample set, but it might be one of the free samples you can choose at checkout. (You get to pick two, so think of another one you''d like to try!)

 

[Skippy123]

Date: 2/11/2009 10:38:38 PM
Author: Irishgrrrl

Date: 2/11/2009 7:51:18 PM
Author: Skippy123
Irish where is the sample set?? I think I will buy some too. hehe I want to try the French Lime Blossom. eta: I see you attached the link, thanks.

YAY, Skip! You should totally get some! Then we can become Jo Malone addicts together! Hee hee!

The French Lime Blossom isn't included in the sample set, but it might be one of the free samples you can choose at checkout. (You get to pick two, so think of another one you'd like to try!)

You ENABLER,

I got the set like you did, and choose 2 samples (French Lime Blossom and Nectarine something) and got a candle. hehe Which samples did you go for? hehe

Wooo hoo

 

[Irishgrrrl]

Date: 2/11/2009 10:43:36 PM
Author: Skippy123

Date: 2/11/2009 10:38:38 PM
Author: Irishgrrrl

Date: 2/11/2009 7:51:18 PM
Author: Skippy123
Irish where is the sample set?? I think I will buy some too. hehe I want to try the French Lime Blossom. eta: I see you attached the link, thanks.

YAY, Skip! You should totally get some! Then we can become Jo Malone addicts together! Hee hee!

The French Lime Blossom isn't included in the sample set, but it might be one of the free samples you can choose at checkout. (You get to pick two, so think of another one you'd like to try!)

You ENABLER,

I got the set like you did, and choose 2 samples (French Lime Blossom and Nectarine something) and got a candle. hehe Which samples did you go for? hehe

Wooo hoo

Hee hee hee! I'm getting good at this enabling thing, huh?!?!

And WOO HOO! I got one of the same samples you did . . . the Nectarine Blossom & Honey one. (My other one was Sweet Lime & Cedar, which I think is their newest fragrance.) I'm so excited!!! How many more sleeps 'til they get here I wonder?

ETA: Hey, which candle did you get? I am a HUGE fan of candles!

 

[AmberGretchen]

Date: 2/11/2009 7:11:34 PM
Author: HappyAnniversary
Amber Gretchen-- I am getting a very strange visual of how the guy at the store sniffed you so closely he could tell ''stuff dries down strangely on me''

I must have missed some important part of the Jo Malone sensory experience at my store. I guess I''ll have to ask my hubby how it dries down on me.


Anyway, the blue agave is strong and unique, I like it and have never smelled anything quite like it-- it is bolder than orange blossom. I got it cos the kids wanted to buy me some for X-mas (Yea!) and I knew my DD liked it so I got what she liked. As of yesterday, French Lime blossom is her fav.

One of the things I like about these is they smell crisp and clean not powdery. I always think of my Grandma''s perfume when I smell a powdery perfume.

LOL OMG now I am giggling - seriously, it wasn''t that bad...I am a happily married woman, after all

I think I have weird chemistry though, in all seriousness, a lot of perfumes just don''t work on me at all, and some popular ones smell just...off on me. I have the two Jo Malone scents that I like (actually 3 including the Nectarine Blossom & Honey), and then there are just two others: one is Annick Goutal''s Mandragore, and the other is a special-edition Fortnum and Mason 300th anniversary perfume made my M. Micallef, a Parisian perfumer - and you can''t get that one in the states

 

[Irishgrrrl]

Date: 2/11/2009 11:05:59 PM
Author: AmberGretchen

Date: 2/11/2009 7:11:34 PM
Author: HappyAnniversary
Amber Gretchen-- I am getting a very strange visual of how the guy at the store sniffed you so closely he could tell ''stuff dries down strangely on me''

I must have missed some important part of the Jo Malone sensory experience at my store. I guess I''ll have to ask my hubby how it dries down on me.


Anyway, the blue agave is strong and unique, I like it and have never smelled anything quite like it-- it is bolder than orange blossom. I got it cos the kids wanted to buy me some for X-mas (Yea!) and I knew my DD liked it so I got what she liked. As of yesterday, French Lime blossom is her fav.

One of the things I like about these is they smell crisp and clean not powdery. I always think of my Grandma''s perfume when I smell a powdery perfume.

LOL OMG now I am giggling - seriously, it wasn''t that bad...I am a happily married woman, after all

I think I have weird chemistry though, in all seriousness, a lot of perfumes just don''t work on me at all, and some popular ones smell just...off on me. I have the two Jo Malone scents that I like (actually 3 including the Nectarine Blossom & Honey), and then there are just two others: one is Annick Goutal''s Mandragore, and the other is a special-edition Fortnum and Mason 300th anniversary perfume made my M. Micallef, a Parisian perfumer - and you can''t get that one in the states

LOL! Amber, don''t worry . . . you''re not weird. My Grandmother has the exact same problem! She swears that the only perfume that doesn''t "change" on her is Foxfire by Avon!

 

[AmberGretchen]

Hehe - always good to not be "weird" LOL

You and Skippy are adorable with your samplers - I really want to go back to the counter and try some more of her scents, see if any of the others work on me - I know the Agave and the Fresh Lime & Cedar ended up smelling weird, but I think I''d like to try Pomegranate Noir again...

 

[Lorelei]

Hahaha!!

I shall expect a full report on each fragrance from you and Skipsters Emm when your goodies arrive! Oh - and make them as detailed as possible please!

 

[Skippy123]

Date: 2/12/2009 7:22:47 AM
Author: Lorelei
Hahaha!!

I shall expect a full report on each fragrance from you and Skipsters Emm when your goodies arrive! Oh - and make them as detailed as possible please!

I will for sure, *salutes* Lorelei. hehe

Someone could you please describe French Lime Blossom pretty please or a similar sent to it?? They extended the sale one more day.

 

[Lorelei]

Date: 2/12/2009 7:24:34 AM
Author: Skippy123

Date: 2/12/2009 7:22:47 AM
Author: Lorelei
Hahaha!!

I shall expect a full report on each fragrance from you and Skipsters Emm when your goodies arrive! Oh - and make them as detailed as possible please!

I will for sure, *salutes* Lorelei. hehe

Someone could you please describe French Lime Blossom pretty please or a similar sent to it?? They extended the sale one more day.

* cough* yes I can and have some reviews for you....

 

[Skippy123]

Thank you friend

 

[Lorelei]

Date: 2/12/2009 7:48:06 AM
Author: Skippy123
Thank you friend

Most welcome dahlinks!!

 

[Irishgrrrl]

Amber ~ I''ve heard that the Pomegranate Noir is very popular! I can''t wait to smell that one!

Lorelei ~ I promise to report back with a full description! They e-mailed me a tracking number, and I just checked the status . . . it''s supposed to be here TOMORROW!!! YAY!!!

Skip ~ Yes, I saw that they extended the sale one more day! Woo hoo! Did they e-mail you a tracking number yet? And definitely tell me about the French Lime Blossom . . . that one sounds yummy!