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t is a truth universally acknowledged that no fragrance house out there does Christmas quite like Jo Malone London. While the British brand’s cult fragrances have long proved some of the most luxurious and coveted Christmas gifts that money can buy, in more recent years, its festive limited-edition scents have
achieved a whole new level of cult status in their own right.
As winter descends, year on year, fans of the brand eagerly await to discover what new limited-edition colognes, candles and other home fragrance scents Jo Malone London is going to deliver. Regular favourites often return (like Orange Bitters and Pine & Eucalyptus), while other new additions are often sprinkled in for good measure. So, what is it that makes Jo Malone London the reigning champion of festive scenting? It is all in the house’s ability to create scented memories that evoke nostalgia, bring people together and truly last a lifetime…
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WORDS: SHANNON LAWLOR
Orange Bitters
While orange scents at Christmas are far from groundbreaking, Orange Bitters has earned its right to be considered one of the most exquisite festive scents ever made. While other winter citrus fragrances tend to be sugared and creamy, Orange Bitters is distinctly light on the nose, making it every bit as perfect to burn in candle form as it is to wear on your neck as a cologne. It is like a just-mixed negroni poured over ice and garnished with a sprig of rosemary—a little bit sharp, a little bit sweet and a whole lot fresh.
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When it comes to scenting your festive
season, no one knows how to bottle up comforting nostalgia quite like Jo Malone London.
PHOTOGRAPHER: OLLY CURTIS
EXECUTIVE BEAUTY EDITOR: SHANNON LAWLOR
SENIOR ART EDITOR: ANA OSPINA
Supporting imagery & video: Getty Images & Adobe stock
PHOTOGRAPHER: OLLY CURTIS
EXECUTIVE BEAUTY EDITOR: SHANNON LAWLOR
SENIOR ART EDITOR: ANA OSPINA
Supporting imagery & video: Getty Images & Adobe stock
LOCATION: OLD ROYAL NAVAL COLLEGE, GREENWICH
When it comes to scenting your festive season, no one knows how to
bottle up comforting nostalgia quite like Jo Malone London.
NOTES
Bitter orange
A sharp, zesty finish.
Sweet orange
Like a juicy orange ripped in two.
Sandalwood
Delivers a creamy, warming longevity.
Fir & Artemisia
New for Christmas 2024, Fir & Artemisia is an exceptional addition to any festive fragrance wardrobe. If you were to close your eyes and imagine a scene of wild Alpine forests covered in a dusting of pearly white snow, sparkling under the crisp sunshine, you’re half way to understanding just how good it smells. On top of this crunchy green heart, however, lies a slightly fruity sweetness that keeps you going back for more with every sniff.
NOTES
FIR
Like a walk through an Alpine forest.
LEATHER
A subtle, barely-there addition to
add depth.
Artemisia
Sweet, fruity and a little herbaceous.
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Pine & Eucalyptus
At this time of year, Christmas-tree-scented candles are aplenty, but none smell quite as luxurious as Pine & Eucalyptus. Sure, it smells realistic in the sense it is reminiscent of snuffling your nose into the needles of a freshly-chopped spruce, but it remains so without possessing any of that tell-tale balsamic bitterness. Instead, with a helping hand from eucalyptus, it stays sense-clearingly fresh and indisputably luxurious.
NOTES
PINE
The woody trunk of a Christmas tree.
Eucalyptus
A sense-clearing zest of green.
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Roasted Chestnut
Another new addition for this year, Roasted Chestnut enters unexplored territory for Jo Malone London’s festive offering—it is uncharacteristically warm. But do not be fooled, because Roasted Chestnut is in no way overly sweet, rich or cloying. Sure, it smells woody, creamy and very much has ‘chestnuts roasting on an open fire’ characteristics, but it does all of that without swaddling you up in its scent. Instead, it dances all around your nose without invading your personal space to deliver a glowing sort of comfort that doesn’t ever feel like too much.
NOTES
Nutmeg
A hint of festive spiciness.
CARAMEL
Delivers a sweet, warming creaminess.
Chestnut
Rich, warming and smoky.
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Bitter Orange & Chocolate
Housed in a truly special vessel, this limited-edition candle is worth knowing about for its aesthetic alone. The scent inside, however, is very different for
Jo Malone London and will please anyone who leans towards gourmand scents come Christmas. It is sugary, sweet, creamy and chocolatey all at once—like hovering your nose over a steaming mug of hot chocolate, complete with shavings of Terry’s Chocolate Orange and molten mini marshmallows.
NOTES
ORANGE PEEL
A Terry’s Chocolate Orange-esque seasoning.
Dark chocolate
A heavy dose of rich, milky sweetness.
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Bitter Orange & Chocolate
Ceramic Scented Candle 200g
Jo Malone London
£59
Roasted Chestnut
Home Candle 200g
Jo Malone London
Buy now
£59
Pine & Eucalyptus
Home Candle 200g
Jo Malone London
Buy now
£78
Pine & Eucalyptus
Reed Diffuser 165ml
Jo Malone London
Buy now
£58
Fir & Artemisia
Cologne 30ml
Jo Malone London
Buy now
£124
Fir & Artemisia
Cologne 100ml
Jo Malone London
Buy now
£59
Orange Bitters
Home Candle 200g
Jo Malone London
Buy now
£124
Orange Bitters
Cologne 100ml
Jo Malone London
Buy now
£78
Orange Bitters
Reed Diffuser 165ml
Jo Malone London
Buy now
luxurious Christmas
Orange Bitters
have long proved some of the most luxurious and coveted Christmas gifts that money can buy, in
more recent years, its festive limited-edition scents have achieved a whole new level of cult status in their own right.
As winter descends, year on year, fans of the brand eagerly await to discover what new limited-edition colognes, candles and other home fragrance scents
Jo Malone London is going to deliver. Regular favourites often return (like Orange Bitters and Pine & Eucalyptus), while other new additions are often sprinkled in for good measure. So, what is it that makes Jo Malone London the reigning champion of festive scenting? It is all in the house’s ability to create scented memories that evoke nostalgia, bring people together and truly last a lifetime…
While orange scents at Christmas are far from groundbreaking, Orange Bitters has earned its right to be considered one of the most exquisite festive scents ever made. While other winter citrus fragrances tend to be sugared and creamy, Orange Bitters is distinctly light on the nose, making it every bit as perfect to burn in candle form as it is to wear on your neck as a cologne. It is like a just-mixed negroni poured over ice and garnished with a sprig of rosemary—a little bit sharp, a little bit sweet and a whole lot fresh.
Fir & Artemisia
Mood
£59
Orange Bitters
Home Candle 200g
Jo Malone London
Buy now
£124
Orange Bitters
Cologne 100ml
Jo Malone London
Buy now
New for Christmas 2024, Fir & Artemisia is an exceptional addition to any festive fragrance wardrobe. If you were to close your eyes and imagine a scene of wild Alpine forests covered in a dusting of pearly white snow, sparkling under the crisp sunshine, you’re half way to understanding just how good it smells. On top of this crunchy green heart, however, lies a slightly fruity sweetness that keeps you going back for more with every sniff.
Pine & Eucalyptus
NOTES
£59
Orange Bitters
Home Candle 200g
Jo Malone London
Buy now
£124
Orange Bitters
Cologne 100ml
Jo Malone London
Buy now
At this time of year, Christmas-tree-scented candles are aplenty, but none smell quite as luxurious as Pine & Eucalyptus. Sure, it smells realistic in the sense it is reminiscent of snuffling your nose into the needles of a freshly-chopped spruce, but it remains so without possessing any of that tell-tale balsamic bitterness. Instead, with a helping hand from eucalyptus, it stays sense-clearingly fresh and indisputably luxurious.
Roasted Chestnut
Mood
£59
Orange Bitters
Home Candle 200g
Jo Malone London
Buy now
Another new addition for this year, Roasted Chestnut enters unexplored territory for Jo Malone London’s festive offering—it is uncharacteristically warm. But do not be fooled, because Roasted Chestnut is in no way overly sweet, rich or cloying. Sure, it smells woody, creamy and very much has ‘chestnuts roasting on an open fire’ characteristics, but it does all of that without swaddling you up in its scent. Instead, it dances all around your nose without invading your personal space to deliver a glowing sort of comfort that doesn’t ever feel like too much.
Bitter Orange & Chocolate
Mood
£59
Orange Bitters
Home Candle 200g
Jo Malone London
Buy now
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