*Warning*
What you’re about to read and the pictures you are about to see will definitely cause subsequent need to spend money and buy this perfume!
Ahh Jo Malone you can do no wrong, just when I’m soldiering on with my reduced spending plan (I can’t say ban because that just isn’t feasible for me!), you bring out a brand new fragrance that is the epitome of Spring. I didn’t even really think I needed a new perfume until I caught a whiff of their new scent Star Magnolia.
Obviously, the first thing I have to mention is the bottle. Oh the bottle. It’s next to me as I write this, and it truly is the prettiest bottle I’ve ever seen. It’s the usual rectangle Jo Malone bottle, but with gorgeous white to translucent ombre glass, finished off with a beautiful ivory petal adornment around the lid. Classic and chic.
After seeing photos of Star Magnolia, I immediately decided I needed it, but like a grown adult reasoned I had to actually smell the perfume first before purchasing. So one really sunny spring Saturday, which I took as an extra sign from the perfume gods that I needed it, I popped down to Harvey Nichols to check out this latest addition to the Jo Malone family.
When I arrived, I went straight over to Jo Malone and the Star Magnolia display. This is where things got difficult, as not only is there the classic 30 ml and 100 ml cologne but also a hair mist! Yes you heard that right, a hair mist! Trying to control my excitement I repeated to myself I needed to see if I liked the scent.
Star Magnolia is described as a delightful combination of floral and fruity notes that encapsulates Spring’s sparkling charm. The heart of this fragrance is of course the delicate white magnolia blossoms, married with a tantalising kiss of lemon and ginger. The layering of different taste notes is as always incredible, consisting of separate distinct scents that come together to create that exceptional cohesiveness mastered in all Jo Malone perfumes. When I first tried this cologne, I was initially hit with vibrant lemon complimented by a zing of ginger. This was followed by the floral, almost creaminess of the magnolia blossom intertwined with orange blossom. It is crisp, clean scent that is wholly uplifting, whilst still embodying perfect flirtatious femininity.
You may think you already have a floral-fruity fragrance, but Jo Malone Star Magnolia is combined in such a way, I am confident you won’t have experienced a scent like it. Personally, I absolutely adore Jo Malone Orange Blossom, and didn’t think I required another floral scent, but Star Magnolia provides extra depth to a perfume that can be worn throughout spring, and would be excellent layered with other fragrances to transition into Summer.
Plus the bottle looks totally cute on my dressing table!
I need this! Mostly because of how pretty the bottle would look on my bedside table but also because it’s Jo Malone!
Author
Haha yes! Mine has taken pride of place on my bedside table which I tidied up especially to put this on!, but it does also smell great! X
Magnolia is such an amazing smell! And the trees are always so pretty! You’re right, I feel an urge to spend money! the packaging looks amazing! the flower around the bottle. It sounds like a lovely product! xx corinne
Author
Yes I love Magnolia trees. It makes me feel like Spring is finally here. Haha well if you do have a little splurdge you won’t be disappointed! X
It just sounds so nice and of course looks so beautiful. I am yet to own a Jo Malone Fragrance or candle but I’m definitely going to be getting one soon! They smell so gorgeous and last forever so are well worth the money! Great post x
Amina xx | http://www.AliandHer.com
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The candles are amazing! I always think no they’re too expensive but when I’m naughty and buy one, I take it all back as they smell gorgeous, not at all fake and really make your whole house smell beautiful xx
This looks SO pretty! I’d be tempted to buy it for the bottle alone, haha! I loved your warning at the beginning too 😉 xx
Author
Haha yes I have to say I was very relieved when I loved the scent of this perfume because the bottle is so pretty! xx
Oh I need a Jo Malone perfume in my life <3 This one looks like such a gorgeous bottle, it would look perfect on my dressing table. Definitely need to smell it the next time I'm in town
Lauren | Lauren the Daydreamer
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Definitely give it a little try next time you go shopping! It’s perfect for Spring and really feminine without being overly sweet. xx