To give a Jo Malone candle

[butterfliesandladybirds]

to my SIL for christmas. We are visiting on Tuesday and now am worrying it won't seem enough to her. I would love one myself but they are not cheap!

To all who said send it to me, sorry if she doesn't like it I'll be stuffing into my own bag. (Now not sure if I want her to like it!) It's lime basil and mandarin.

It's lovely and if she doesn't appreciate she's no taste. And also that scent is fab, my friend got me that bath oil a few years ago. It smelled lovely but did bugger up the bath - you are way safer with candles.

Gorgeous present, wish you were my SIL. I bought myself some Jo Malone perfume last week as knew I wouldn't get it as a present.

YY sailorsgal, I bought myself some really nice perfume and body lotion from me, so I had it and didn't have to put it on a strategically placed post it and hope that someone could read my writing.

tigerdriverII

I don't like scented candles or any kind of room fragrances

Not even orange fragrance?

A Jo Malone candle? You are the best present giver in the world!

Butterflies.I'm now on the JM.website,ordering my lime basil and manderin candle.Santa didn't bring me one so I'm buying my own.Thanks for reminding me about the gorgeousnes that is JM.smellies.AnnoyingOrange,I totally agree with you about room fragrances, no way would I have them in our house but JM.candles are for me and my luxurious bathtimes. Mx.
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£38 for one single candle?!?!?!? goodness...

Cheers nkf . Go for it Maras2, I would do the same if I had any cash left!

butterflies. They are annoying

I hope you really spoilt her with the luxury candle-2.5 kg candle! Seriously, a lovely gift.

Someone please explain why they are so special?

I got a candle as a gift yesterday and felt really disappointed at the thoughtlessness of it. A message as Santageekmum suggested would have helped.

Mine is not Jo Malone btw - had never heard of it before this thread - but I've just gone and checked.

Well, to be honest, most candles are a bit of a so so present. An easy gift for a woman. But Jo Malone candles are beautifully scented. If you like scented candles as a way of scenting your home, they are the top of the range products. Apparently, Muji sell reasonable alternatives though.

can i just suggest you candle lovers check out Isle of Skye candles? cheaper than Jo Malone, hand made and smell FABULOUS!
very quick delvery from online orders too

I would struggle to cover my disappointment at unwrapping a candle.

I've never tried a Jo Malone one shineon so can't compare, but they smell beautiful. My very fussy 21year old DD loves them. Buy one and give it a go.

I would wet myself if someone gave me one. Love candles (apart from Yankee ones)

I hate being given candles as a gift! I have a drawer full of Jo Malone candles as DH worked at Estee lauder for a bit and they gave them to him as a gift. Yes, they are nicer than the average candle, and I know how much they cost, but they are a useless item and NO candle is worth £38!

EBay them! I like Diptyque ones but ask for them for presents.