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The 9 Best Jo Malone Perfumes, According to Bazaar Editors
These citrusy, fresh, and floral scents are designed to be layered.
Only real fragrance lovers keep a stable of perfume classics along with bottles from emerging brands in rotation on their journeys to finding a signature scent. One of the best-selling and most popular options can be found at your local department store: Jo Malone. A brand well-known for its robust scents that are easily mixed, matched, and layered, Jo Malone's unisex colognes are perfect for any occasion—which is why we count them as some of our favorites.
Shop Our Editors′ Favorite Jo Malone Perfumes
Whether you prefer an earthy scent like the cult classic Wood Sage and Sea Salt Cologne, or something softer like the floral Peony and Blush Suede, it's easy to find a unique blend that suits your mood. And since Jo Malone not only creates a number of coveted wearable fragrances and body care must-haves but also home essentials, like candles and diffusers, you can enjoy your favorite scents even longer.
To make it simple to narrow down the very best Jo Malone perfumes to shop now and love forever, we've pulled together nine holy-grail favorites Bazaar editors reach for time and time again. Here, our short list of some of Jo Malone's greatest fragrance hits.
This writer counts the brand's Basil and Neroli Cologne as one of the best scents of all-time. Its earthy fragrance combines basil with neroli, white musk, and orange flower for a fresh scent that also feels warm and elegant.
Customer review:
"I love most Jo Malone fragrances but this is hands down my fave. I wear it mainly spring/summer time as it is more of an almost beach-y scent. Two sprays and it lasts most the day on me." —Goldie33285968
| Top | Basil grand vert |
|---|---|
| Heart | Neroli |
| Base | White musk |
Jo Malone London Wood Sage & Sea Salt Cologne
Wood Sage and Sea Salt is ideal for the person who loves smelling as clean as possible. It even features notes of sea salt and sage for that coveted, fresh air smell that's always in season.
Customer review:
"This [perfume] smells like heaven on earth. If you love woody, earthy but still subtle scents, this is for you. I absolutely love it and have gotten so many complements on the perfume in the past few days at work and with friends. 100 percent recommend." —farihabeaute
| Top | Ambrette seeds |
|---|---|
| Heart | Sea salt |
| Base | Sage |
Jo Malone London English Pear & Freesia Cologne
If you're looking for a fruit-forward scent that's perfect all year round, consider Jo Malone's English Pear and Freesia Cologne. The top-rated fragrance contains a hint of woody notes that helps it stand out from a pack of traditionally fruity scents.
Customer review:
"Much has been said about the effect of fragrances; Jo Malone's cologne of English pear & Freesia transports me from the ritual of everyday to a peaceful place of gentle joys, a deep feeling of well-being and light. It lingers on the entire day - not obtrusively - but sends little reminders of beauty in simplicity." —Barbara68
| Top | King William pear |
|---|---|
| Heart | Freesia |
| Base | Patchouli |
Jo Malone London Peony & Blush Suede Cologne
Jo Malone's Peony and Blush Suede fragrance is a hit among beauty lovers who gravitate toward floral fragrances, since it plays well with other scents and isn't overly sweet.
Customer review:
"This is the first floral perfume I have ever smelt and fell in love with. I'm not usually a fan of these types of smells, but this one is so light, airy, and fresh that I couldn't say no to keeping it. It isn't too overpowering and leaves a gentle fragrance to your skin." —Emma181299
| Top | Red apple |
|---|---|
| Heart | Peony |
| Base | Suede |
Jo Malone London Orange Blossom Cologne
Here's an orange blossom-powered option from Jo Malone that's as zesty as it is fresh. If you're not quite all in on fruity fragrances, this one's inclusion of musky orris and balsamic vetiver help keep it balanced while adding depth.
Customer review:
"This is a light, floral and orange scent that never overpowers but stays on throughout the day. I love this perfume!" —Kathy
| Top | Orange blossom |
|---|---|
| Heart | Water lily |
| Base | Balsamic vetiver |
Jo Malone London Wild Bluebell Cologne
Inspired by nature and particularly wildflowers dressed in morning dew, this beloved fragrance smells like a fresh-picked bouquet housed in a 100 milliliter-size perfume bottle.
Customer review:
"This was a beautiful, delicately floral, slightly sweet, light and airy, everyday wearable fragrance. It smells like all of my cottagecore dreams—basking in the sun in a white dress in an open field of wild flowers. This is one of my new favorite scents." —Nicknamelol
| Top | Bluebell |
|---|---|
| Heart | Persimmon |
| Base | White musk |
Jo Malone London Lime Basil & Mandarin Cologne
Lime isn't just great for cocktails: This earthy cologne is a perfect fit for the person who prefers wearing non-traditional scents, and has a peppery vibrancy citrus lovers will enjoy.
Customer review:
"By far the freshest scent ever, an instant mood lifter! My go-to summer scent, or whenever I need a lift! Always receive compliments when worn. Always have to have a bottle on my dressing table." —Nicj
| Top | Mandarin |
|---|---|
| Heart | Basil |
| Base | Amberwood |
Jo Malone London Nectarine Blossom & Honey Cologne
Featuring notes of acacia honey, cassis, and peach, you'll only need a few sprays of this best-selling fruity and floral cologne to make a fragrance impact.
Customer review:
"This is hands down my favorite Jo Malone cologne, and possibly my favorite perfume, period. Definitely in the top three. It's fresh and fruity but not overpowering, and smells like peaches (not the fake kind) with just the right floral mix." —RennieLynn
| Top | Cassis |
|---|---|
| Heart | Acacia honey |
| Base | Peach |
Jo Malone London Fig & Lotus Flower Cologne
Those looking for a scent that caps off their beauty look without making it obvious you're wearing perfume, look no further. Jo Malone's Fig and Lotus Flower Cologne has a light floral scent that is almost sheer, and is inspired by the greenery found in the ancient Hanging Gardens of Babylon.
Customer review:
"This JM scent is unique and surprising in all the right ways. Crisp, distinct, and ultra feminine. It truly does make me think of the Hanging Gardens of Babylon. Beautiful signature scent." —Horton2016
| Top | Fig leaf |
|---|---|
| Heart | Lotus flower |
| Base | Vetiver |
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