Is Jo Malone perfume worth it?

[kitya]

Ive only ever had a sniff and ran out of the shop, its so expensive!

I've been using to Jo Malone's Vintage Gardenia perfume for years. I find that it lasts really well, without being overpowering - you don't need to respray much, if at all. Ordinarily, I'd get through two of the 100ml bottles a year, if used everyday; since having my daughter, I've only used a quarter of a 30ml bottle since July! It's better value to buy a large bottle if you're sure about the scent - £36 for 30mls or £72 for 100mls. I occasionally think that I should try one of the lovely other Jo Malone fragrances, but I think I'm wedded to it for life, as I've not yet got bored of the scent...

HTH

I love JM bath, body stuff and candles, but I have the Lime, Basil & Mandarin perfume but never wear it as it's overpowering and a bit cloying imo.

I can't abide Jo Malone perfumes. I once tried a huge range in Selfridges and didn't find a single one that smelt like the supposed ingredients (I trained as an aromatherapist so have a good nose).

Ormonde Jayne perfumes are beautiful if you are looking for something unusual and natural.

I've never used it myself but have a good friend who does - she wears it for nights out and I always think she smells delicious!

I was given a bottle of Jo Malone Lime Blossom Cologne, but it was so vile I gave it away to the Smellies stall at our school fair.

I'd sooner daub loo cleaner behind my ears.

No IMO. Vastly over rated. Just another Lauder brand. So many much better eg Miller Harris, Annick Goutal, etc

Sorry to disagree but I love Amber and Lavender, even when I think it's worn off people will say they just got a little waft of it. It's the only perfume I regularly get asked about as it's so lovely.

I also love Pomegranate Noir which is much heavier and good for evenings

After reading about it on here a few years ago I convinced myself that I wanted some as the fragrance blends sounded so lovely.

When I eventually found myself in Selfridges I tried out a few and really didn't like them.

I was so glad that I hadn't bought any

Its for my mum, a special present. You think I could get better? Im sick of smelling Opium on her

I really like the Vanilla and Anise perfume but I found I had to reapply it more often and went through 30ml in just a few months. I have other perfumes I've had for years.

I have a 100ml bottle of Grapefruit per year, then a 30 ml of Vanilla and Anise for my winter birthday and a 30 ml of Nectarine and Honey Blossum for Mothers Day.

I LOVE it, but get it discount flying through T5.

Only ever had a bottle once - given as a present and really didn't like it. I used it up because it was expensive and I felt guilty but it wasn't nice!

I think you could get something she would prefer. She obviously likes quite strong perfumes! Apart from Pomegranate Noir, I don't find that any of the ones I've had last on me. If you are in London, I would recommend that you go to Les Senteurs, tell them that your Mum likes Opium and see what they recommend. I would also take a look at some of the older Guerlain perfumes such as Shalimar, Mitsouko, L'Heure Bleue, Vol de Nuit, all of which are fairly punchy.

I really like the pomegranate noir fragrance, but some of them can smell a bit like cleaning products rather than perfume.

I am very fond of Miller Harris Noix de Tuberouse not for everyone but it is my evening perfume of choice here

and I like the old Guerlain perfumes

I love Jo Malone perfumes - (pomegranate noir / english pear & freesia, ultimate favourites). I think if you love it, then that's all that matters.

However, they don't last on my skin and I do begrudge paying that amount of cash for a short lived scent. Part of the problem is they are all eau d'toilette and I'd really prefer perfum.

When it comes to Jo Malone, I tend to buy my favourite in the body creme (scent lasts ages) and then an extra spray to add on.

I don't like chemical / un-natural smelling perfumes - they just smell false to me.

If your mum likes Opium, she might like Jo Malone 154

I love English Pear and Freesia and do what Northumberlandlass suggests, body cereme and a light spritz of cologne. Lasts fine.

Is Jo Malone really owned by Estee Lauder then polyhymnia?

Second the body lotion. I find the scent lasts for ages. Haven't noticed it so much with the perfume

Hmmm... They all smell like posh room (air) fresheners to me.

I've had Grapefruit given me as a gift but wouldn't re purchase. Not long lasting and who wants to smell like breakfast, all day? Also, wore it in the summer and was a constant wasp magnet.

A "KING'S NEW CLOTHES" product, in my opinion.

Yes air fresheners is quite apt

Love Jo Malone but I only like scents that actually smell of something real eg roses or amber.

ColdSancerre I think Jo malone sold her business to Estee Lauder a while ago, she is now setting up another business and bringing out fragrances called "Jo Loves" for Christmas IIRC