I must confess that I've actually moved on to using organic essential oils in recent years, but would be more than happy to give these a whiff, one vial at a time, coz I am inspired by how her dyslexia shaped her life and her art of fragrance (unique approach to her passion), why she decided to sell Jo Malone to Estee Lauder, as well as her battle with breast cancer.
1. Golden Gardenia (2011): It is a bold, creamy floral blanketed in suede cardamom, smoky incense and soft Elemi and Grey woods. It is a perfect balance of delicate petals and vibrant spices. It has a huge personality and a performance to match.
- Top notes: Gardenia, and Bergamot
- Heart notes: Gardenia, Jasmine Sambac, Ylang-ylang. Narcissus, and Coumarin
- Base notes: Musk, and Heliotrope
What Jo said, "Creative worlds that collide in fragrance have always fascinated and motivated me to create. I have channeled the defining moments of my life into an unforgettable fragrance with strength, integrity, and creativity. It celebrates the many facets of what makes us unique. It is the timeless confidence we exude from staying true to ourselves and bringing our best to whatever we do. You find your best self among the strength of others and delight in that freedom. The heady petals of Gardenia, strong and pure, and the golden pinstripes of spice and woods, bring edge and a vibrant surprise to a classic note."
2. Green Orange & Coriander (2011): A harmonious blend of bitter green Citrus and Culinary Herbs, creating an incredibly warm, delicate, and soulful fragrance. Delightful - remains fresh, clean, and easy to wear!
- Top notes: Bitter Green Orange, and Black Pepper
- Heart notes: Coriander Seed and Leaf
- Base notes: Oakmoss, and Tonka Bean
What Jo said, "It was inspired by an afternoon in New York. With just a spritz, I'm reminded of Sunday brunch, wrapped up in cashmere sweater, enjoying a glass of smooth red wine in front of a crackling log fire."
3. Pomelo (2011): A versatile, all-round scent that is a bright, zesty affair, ideal if you want to smell ultra clean, and fresh.
- Top notes: Pomelo Zest
- Heart notes: Vetiver, and Clove
- Base notes: Patchouli, and Suede
What Jo said, "Inspired by memories of summer holidays, white sandy beaches, fresh linen sheets, and sparkling ice water, I surround myself with Pomelo wherever I go. This mouth-watering grapefruit-infused citrus is sharp, refreshing, and instantly energising. It is the fragrance that causes people to stop me in the street and ask what I am wearing. "
4. Mango Thai Lime (2012): A fresh, citrusy note - an aromatic gourmet fragrance inspired by the culinary delights of Thailand. Easy to wear, with a delicious hint of the Far East - mmm yum!
- Top notes: Golden Mango, Lime, and Black Pepper
- Heart notes: Mint Leaves, and Freesia
- Base notes: Vetiver, and Thyme
What Jo said, "I love breaking the rules of fragrance and this mouth-watering combination is a celebration of Thailand's most vibrant culinary flavours. Taking inspiration from Thailand, ripe golden Mango is served with Lime and Black Pepper to create an explosive combination of sweet, sharp, and zesty flavours."
5. Pink Vetiver (2012): This fragrance strikes an intriguing warmth that will have you chasing the next spritz. This intoxicating cocktail of crushed pink peppercorns, cardamom, and cumin injects spicy heat, and radiates a sensuality as well as depth that complements the earthy vetiver notes. Bold, spicy, and seductive - an enticing aroma.
- Top notes: Crushed Pink Peppercorns, Juniper Berries, and Cardamom
- Heart notes: Cumin, Nutmeg, Ginger, and Angelica
- Base notes: Vetiver, and Amber
What Jo said, "I've made Pink Vetiver totally unpredictable and instantly addictive by adding crushed pink peppercorns to inject a shot of intensity, depth, and vibrancy. Inspired by the scent memories of a tucked-away hotel in Florence, a spice market in Grasse, and the cosiness of time spent at home (my father''s crisp white shirts), to reinvent vetiver as a clean, and contemporary new classic."
6. No. 42 The Flower Shop (2013): Effortless sophistication, natural and pleasing. You can smell the stunning bouquet of fresh, fragrant blooms, and crushed Green Leaves for flower lovers everywhere. Effortlessly bottling the scent of a flower shop with all its delightful blooms.
- Top notes: Green Leaves, Peonies, and Mandarin Orange
- Heart notes: Lily-of-the Valley, Freesia, Narcissus, and Jasmine
- Base notes: White Musk, Iris, Moss, and Patchouli
What Jo said, "As a sixteen year old, I worked as a florist in Elizabeth Street and loves the moment when early each morning the scent of fresh flowers completely filled the room. This scent celebrates that magical memory."
7. Shards of Cedar & Red Thyme (2014): Be swept away by the magnetic charm of this bold, seductive, masculine scent that is aromatic, and woody, with a sophisticated feel that suits day and night. This intoxicating fragrance combines rich spices with herbal lavender, and woody thyme. Spicy, and clean in the opening notes, it becomes greener, woodier, and more aromatic as it develops.
- Top notes: Bergamot, and Crushed Aromatic Spices
- Heart notes: Vetiver, and Red Thyme
- Base notes: Wild Lavender
What Jo said, "With just one spritz and from the second it settles onto skin, this immediately conjures up 'that' moment when someone walks past you wearing the most beautiful cologne, so intoxicating that you stop and turn your head."
8. Red Truffle 21 (2015): It is a celebration of Jo's success, blended 21 years after the opening of her first ever fragrance store in 1994. A confident and contemporary new classic scent - vibrant and harmonious, with aromatic, spicy notes that subtly linger sensuously against the skin!
- Top notes: Black pepper, Fig leaf, Bergamot, and Mandarin
- Heart notes: Pine leaves, Fig, and Juniper
- Base notes: Vetiver, Truffle, and Patchouli
What Jo said, "I wanted to create an unexpected and totally unique new scent, unveiling the most beautiful truffle note surrounded by warm, earthy fig, bitter citrus and cool, crisp pine. Without a doubt, it is my most exciting and daring fragrance to date! It has taken me a long time to get exactly the right balance of truffle. By sitting it alongside fresh fig, bitter citrus, vetiver and pine, I have achieved vibrancy and harmony, whilst ensuring that truffle is always present. If you love to scent layer fragrances to create your own bespoke combination, I would recommend combining Red Truffle 21 with Cobalt Patchouli & Cedar or Pink Vetiver."
9. White Rose & Lemon Leaves (2015): A beautifully fragrant rose absolute, laced with crushed green lemon leaves, gently resting on a bed of wafer thin cedarwood, that is perfectly balanced. It is inspired by love, celebration, and remembering some of life's most treasured moments. Incredibly dreamy to wear, and manages to be both calming and emotionally uplifting at the same time.
- Top notes: Lemon Peel & Leaves, Petit Grain, and Pink Pepper
- Heart notes: White Rose Oil, Geranium Leaves, Muguet, and Violet
- Base notes: Rose Absolute, Cedarwood, Clove Buds, and Honey Amber
What Jo said, "Just like a piece of porcelain, there is something so delicate about a single white rose and yet I wanted to create a confident and contemporary interpretation. It blends porcelain White Norma Jean Rose with subtle strands of Peppered Citrus and Soft Cedarwood. Fresh, clean, and elegant, this scent has a unique depth of character that increases as it warms, literally blooming as it settles on the skin."
10. Smoked Plum & Leather (2016): A glamorous, and classy offering that is well worth getting dressed up for the evening outing. The warmth of the sweet plum liquor, and crushed cinnamon, infused with smoked cedarwood and and soft, warm leather are cosy and comforting.
- Top notes: Plum Liquer, and Incense
- Heart notes: Aged Cognac, and Cinnamon
- Base notes: Leather, and Cedarwood
What Jo said, "I love riding horses in Montana each year, and have bottled so many incredible scents; from the heat of the sun as it hits the saddle, to the smoke which signals the end of each day. This warm, earthy, and sophisticated fragrance instantly brings those moments to life."
11. Jo (2018): Jo Malone drew on her own travels and passion for sparkling citrusy scents to create this signature scent. It is inspired by the excitement and expectation of adventures that evoke memories of time spent with family, reminiscent of a day at the beach during summer holidays. It is fresh, sparkling, full-bodied, refreshingly tangy and sensual.
- Top notes: Grapefruit, Bitter Orange, Lime, and Spearmint
- Heart notes: Hedione, and Black Pepper
- Base notes: Guaiac Wood, Cedarwood, and Vetiver
What Jo said, "Over the last 25 years, I have created fragrances for all kinds of reasons, but this one I created for myself. Grapefruit has always been a source of inspiration - from the first bottle of cologne I smelt in Paris over 30 years ago, to the treasured moments of building my second business. This fresh and full-bodied fragrance encapsulates sparkling notes of Grapefruit, Bitter Orange, Lime, and Spearmint sitting on a bed of powerful Guaiac Wood, Cedarwood, and Vetiver with a lingering ribbon of Hedione, and Black Pepper."
12. Orange Butterflies (2018): A sweet, sharp, and invigorating masterpiece. A crowd-pleasing daytime, bright and cheerful feminine fragrance that is fresh, welcoming, and puts a spring in your step.
- Top notes: Mandarin Orange, and Petitgrain
- Heart notes: Orange Blossoms
- Base notes: Neroli
What Jo said, "It tells the story of my love of Orange Blossoms. Imagine yourself sitting in the south of France - it is early morning, already the sun is up, and warming the day. The scent of Orange Blossoms, Petitgrain, and Neroli ranges heavily in the air. A kaleidoscopic milieu of orange, bronze, gold, and amber butterflies suddenly take flight, their collective flutter disrupting the blossom scent, which fills the air all around you - a floral symphony begins."
13. Rose Petal 25 (2019): A modern yet timeless take on this beautiful flower, this scent weaves notes of powerful Rose Absolute and elegant Rose de Mai with complex, and ever changing Ambrette, to create a delicate, intoxicating fragrance that leaves a luminous trail, lingering long after the wearer has left the room.
- Top notes: Rose de Mai
- Heart notes: Rose Absolute
- Base notes: Ambrette Seed (Musk Mallow)
What Jo said, "I have loved the scent of rose petals all my life so, to celebrate 25 years creating fragrance, I have captured every memory of what this beautiful flower means to me."
14. Cobalt Patchouli & Cedar (2021): Inspired by the blue sky and limitless opportunities it represents, this fresh, captivating scent with a clean, crisp air exudes celebration, enthusiasm, and a new-found intensity for enjoying life.
- Top notes: Grapefruit
- Heart notes: Geranium, and Vetiver
- Base notes: Cedarwood, and Patchouli
What Jo said, "After a year of lockdown and isolation, I am longing for that moment of liberation and freedom to live life again. This fragrance is all about getting ready for that moment. To look up and allow myself to dream really big again. It is all about the blue-sky moment, looking up towards our dreams, and celebrating limitless opportunities. This scent is full of vibrancy, enthusiasm, and expectation. It captures a series of notes that tell stories of the happy, care-free moments that will return - powerful base notes gives this fragrance a unique intensity, while the classic notes of vetiver, patchouli, and cedar wood take on an eclectic twist."
