Wandering alone in an unfamiliar city is a great way to expose yourself to new foods, cafes, and fragrance shops. A random detour during a trip to London is how I stumbled upon the beauty that is Jo Malone scents, my first foray into the British fragrance house beloved by Kate Middleton herself. Until then, my only memory of the olfactory haven was its cult-favorite candles. Turns out those candles had cologne equivalents that smelled just as luxurious and breathtaking, and I took one for a spin: Lime Basil & Mandarin. Thanks to a friend who gifted me a Jo Malone five-piece discovery set, I expanded my Jo Malone palette even more—and now you can, too.
Whether you favor toasty vanillas, bright spring notes, or winter warmth, there’s a Jo Malone scent available to match your many moods. Ahead, the nine best Jo Malone scents to gift (or keep for yourself)!
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Best Overall
Jo Malone London™
Myrrh & Tonka Cologne Intense
2
The Morning Crisp
Jo Malone London™
Silver Birch & Lavender Cologne
3
The Summer Evening
Jo Malone London™
Lime Basil & Mandarin Cologne
4
The Spicy Floral
Jo Malone London™
Scarlet Poppy Cologne Intense
5
The Floral Medley
Jo Malone London
Wild Bluebell Cologne
6
The Spring Shower
Jo Malone London™
Jo Malone London™ Orange Blossom Cologne at Nordstrom, Size 3.4 Oz
7
The Ocean Breeze
Jo Malone London™
Wood Sage & Sea Salt Cologne
8
The Smooth Talker
Jo Malone London
Blackberry & Bay Cologne
9
The Juicy Bunch
Jo Malone London
English Pear & Freesia Cologne
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Nerisha Penrose is the Beauty Commerce Editor at ELLE.com. Since joining ELLE.com in 2017, she has interviewed countless beauty professionals and has personally tested the latest and greatest fragrances. In 2022, Penrose was nominated for a Fragrance Foundation Award for her coverage of Spell On You by Louis Vuitton.
Nerisha Penrose
Beauty Commerce Editor
Nerisha is the beauty commerce editor at ELLE.com, covering all things beauty (and fashion and music).
