Even though my stash is going down, I still have a soft spot for Jo Malone. Her story's so inspirational, and back then, there weren't many female perfume brand owners. Mango Thai Lime's certainly my favourite from what I've tested; this morning, I ordered a 7 piece discovery set from Cult Beauty. Mango mousse is delicious 😋
I can understand that entirely. She seems a passionate person who was self taught as a perfumer. I find it really odd how the Jo Loves website doesn't have the sample sets without the voucher, yet Cult Beauty do 🤷♀️ it's good at that the samples are more affordable there. 👍
Yeah, it's sounds like a really life changing moment doesn't it? I'm happy that she created a new brand. I had no idea that these weren't sold worldwide... I assumed that they would be everywhere since Jo Malone is a name that everyone knows! 🥰
Good grief, those samples are expensive! I've just dug out my little sample of White Roses & Lemon Leaves to give it another try after hearing your opinion. Must pop into Space NK next time I'm in Norwich and see if they stock Jo Loves so I can have a sniffing session 😊 Have a great weekend Claire 💖💖💖
I agree! They are horrendously expensive! There is however a 7 fragrance set on Cult Beauty for £27 without the voucher. I really think all the fragrances in one set without a voucher would be a good thing for the brand to consider. White Rose and Lemon Leaves was lovely in the opening but not one I really enjoyed into the drydown. Sadly because of the cost, Space NK seems the best place to sniff these. I hope they have Mango Thai Lime 👌 thanks for watching 🥰
Hi Claire, what a good idea for a video. I was interested in Jo loves quite early on and purchased Red Truffle 21, a gourmand fig, quite beautiful and Gardenia (discontinued) one of my favorite gardenias with Un Matin d'Orage edt and Elie Saab Essence Gardenia, fresh and true with a little bit of jasmine and no tuberose, which I dislike with gardenia, it is no longer in production for some reason, replaced with something called Golden Gardenia, completely different fragrance it seems. I gifted Green orange and coriander to my brother because he loves sweet citrus. I was very interested in your reviews of the newer scents, many thanks for that and am delighted we agree on Mango Thai Lime, I found it delicious and original.
Thank you ❤️ Aaah! It seems like you are very familiar with this brand! Ooh I remember hearing about Red Truffle 21, but I completely missed Gardenia! That's a shame that it got replaced. Mango Thai Lime was a really interesting and attention grabbing fragrance, it felt really original! I hope you get the try the new ones. 🥰
Hey Claire. As always you have shared some less known information about a perfumer. I know all too well about losing your sense of taste and smell after chemo. It makes it quite challenging if you love scents. I also noticed quite a few comments about how Estée Lauder can own her name. Well, that’s not just EL. I won’t take the story too far back but look up Halston and Prince’s stories. It’s a somewhat standard business practice if you aren’t aware of the terms and conditions of contracts. (I negotiate contracts for a living.) It’s essentially why Prince used a symbol for his name to protect his interest. I intend to look into the new house and hope I can find something that I like. I only own and like two of her other perfumes so I’ll keep you posted.
I can't imagine how hard it must be to go through chemo, let alone the seemingly relatively mild side effect of losing your sense of smell, it must really seem to suck the sparkle and enjoyment out of things. Ooh I just read about Halston! Yes that does sound sad that he even attempted to buy back his old company. I do understand the power of brands and names so I understand that EL weren't probably making any special case here, it's probably a standard clause. I bet it's something they have with Kilian, Frederic Malle, probably a few others! Which two do you own from Jo Malone? The only one I have is Pomegranate Noir, but I remember trying the mimosa fragrance and really enjoying that. Have a lovely Sunday. 🥰
I really enjoyed this review but especially the structure and longevity of the video. The style you spoke, the way of analyzing. It sounds honest, simple and so straightforward. Thank you Claire! (It's so tiring when a youtuber overdramatize a review so no-one knows if it's a real commercial or just a random act from Hamlet...) This is the right and helpful format one needs to get to know a relatively 'newish' brand. I've known the brand (exist) and JM's personal story behind it but I haven't tried any of its fragrances yet. This video has really made me wanna try them but already selectively. But that's why I'm here... Thank you for the clear objectivity :-)
Oh no worries! It's odd but it seems rare that influencers buy sample sets at all doesn't it?! It makes no sense 🤣 I really wanted to try these and my disappointment was strong when I realised how much the samples were from the brand and how sets only had 7 of their fragrances, I was pleased to find this set of 12 secondhand. My guess is that this is why there are so few reviews of the brands fragrances on RUclips. Well that and perhaps only very selective PR. I did really enjoy Mango Thai Lime, but I really don't think I'm the target audience for this set as citrus and vetiver are not my general scent preference. I did really appreciate that citrus in all of these fragrances was never ever sharp though. It made me feel that all of these are very calming and chilled. Thanks for watching and let me know if you try anything! 🥰
I adore neroli as well as citrus notes! I have sample sniffed her fragrances in London -they are truly innovative fragrance “ bouquets”, true to her previous career as a florist and journeys around the world. Thank you for a great video!
I agree, they have a definite and distinctive style that I've not smelt elsewhere. I do think they have a delicacy that reflects her previous careers as a florist and beautician. Thanks for watching 🥰
Interesting g about the discovery kit price. I just looked it up here in Australia, and the stockist has the 7 x 2ml set for $A56 which is about £28-29. No voucher for a full bottle, but I prefer the cheaper price to try. Still using up quite a few other discovery sets, so will pass on this one. Thanks for another detailed and well thought out video Claire. 😃🇦🇺
Thanks! ❤️ I checked on other websites here and on Cult Beauty there are sets of 7 fragrances without the vouchers for £27, I do wonder why the brand doesn't sell those directly? I can't see the set of 12 that I have anywhere though. I wonder why the brand doesn't just have a set containing most of their fragrances at a more affordable price on their own website?! I agree with you, I don't want to have to buy a voucher to try something. 🥰
Oh no worries! I was super curious to try these. Mango Thai Lime is certainly worth trying! I like that it's not simplistically sweet and one dimensional. Have a fab Sunday 🥰
Hey friend!🙋🏻♀️🥰🥰🥰 thank you for explaining some background. I had always heard of Jo Malone but I didn’t know what Jo loves was. I’m gonna have to get my nose on some of these🤔🤓
Good luck! I think these are popular in the Middle East and in East Asia but weirdly aren't sold as far as I know in North America nor in the EU! For me, that's crazy 🤷♀️ thanks for watching 🥰
So great to hear your thoughts on all of these. And the history was really interesting. I have a travel of White Rose & Lemon Leaves which I got in that Space NK edit. I really enjoyed it to begin with but I think I have got a bit bored of it. The lemon in it reminds me of may chang oil actually. Thanks for putting this video together for us ❤
My curiosity with this brand was piqued when I tried a few in Space NK in Leeds. I just thought they were a very different style to what you smell elsewhere so I wanted a discovery set. I was immensely disappointed to learn that to buy a discovery set, I'd be held at ransom with a £50 voucher being included... I don't think that's on at all. Clearly the brand have had discovery sets covering more of their range in the past, so why are these no longer sold?!!? White Rose & Lemon Leaves was lovely in the opening but not necessarily me in the drydown. I get the litsea cubea thing. It's a lighter softer, more floral feeling oily lemon. Happy you enjoyed the video 🥰
@@dr.claire.perfume yes I agree on the litsea cubea thing, it does have exactly that feel that you describe. I have a bottle of the oil actually, I used to put it in my diffuser but that packed up a while ago and I haven't got round to getting a new one. I agree about the discovery set pricing, I don't think that's on either. I can't imagine it does that well now
That Sana Jardin fragrance has litsea cubea in, Venus of Verbena and I'm still not sure about that one, although it's grown on me. If I were running Jo loves, they'd have one doscovery set with all of the fragrances in, 1ml each for under £40👌
To be honest, I've never been interested in Jo Malone's fragrances as they're colognes or weak in performance fragrances, and they're too expensive for what they bring. Jo Malone as a woman is absolutely a powerful and inspiring one !! Very interesting video, thank you very much for the amazing work!❤️
I understand that about the original brand. These are described as parfum on the website but when I checked FAQs, it says they are EDTs designed to last 3-6 hours. For most, I'd say that is about right. There was the odd one of these that lasted more and one that lasted less time. Reading about Jo Malone as a person was indeed very interesting. I didn't really know much at all about her! Thanks for watching 🥰
I didn't know that they weren't sold in the EU actually. I thought the brand was quite big but it seems as if since Brexit they aren't available in the rest of Europe. It's disappointing for sure. Thanks for watching 🥰
I only realised that she has an autobiography when I was researching for this video! I'm going to go have a look for it at the library. It sounds as if she's had a very interesting life. Let me know if you end up trying any of these! 🥰
Thanks for reviewing these Claire! I love grapefruit, rose and lemon notes so I think I would love quite a few of these. I never think to go into store and try this brand though I’m not sure why 🤔. I’ve loved Jo Malone for the longest time yet this line has never piqued my interest until now… 😅
They are worth trying. But I'd say only Mango Thai Lime had piqued my interest here. I'm just not a citrus and vetiver person, but if those are your bag then there's probably something here for you. 🥰
Hello! I bought Pomelo- returned it- smelled like Ralph Lauren polo cologne- vintage smelling to me- a bit heavy for me- then I bought Jo Loves- the red one- ugh- again the smell to me was heavy and too mature smelling- now I’m afraid to try any more- I LOVE JO Malone perfumes her first company and her first perfumes- I still like Jo Malone perfumes today - glad you did a review- now I know the smells!
I so almost bought Pomelo based on my try in store! I'm so glad that I bought the discovery set! I can't say I was taken with Jo by Jo Loves. I think you had bad luck and tried two that are along similar lines to each other. I would try Flower Shop or Smoked Plum and Leather or Mango Thai Lime if you fancy trying another. Try in store if you have one near you because these are really pricey to sample! Thanks for watching 🥰
I left a long comment about 20 minutes before this one and it's gone! That has happened a few times in the past couple of weeks on different people's videos, I think RUclips is having some issues! 🤪 Or maybe it was because I posted the price that I had found for the Jo loves samples on Scentbird ? Maybe RUclips thought I was trying to sell something lol 😂 anyways, to sum it up, I just had said what an amazing story she had, and that I was emotional when you said she got her sense of smell back 🥹💖 And I mentioned that there were only three of these scents available on Scentbird. Hopefully this one doesn't get flagged, since I'm not using an actual dollar sign symbol! 😅 Lol -oh and I also said that I had never been drawn to try this brand because most of them seem very citrusy or herbal which I don't typically go for. I think that is everything! And if the other comment ends up showing up and you're having to read this all twice, I'm sorry! 😂😂❤
Mango Thai Lime is the only one here I'd consider a bottle of I think. I agree with you, I don't think citrus and vetiver is for me and that cuts out a lot of these. They have a very distinctive house style. I think Jo's personal story is very powerful and a big part of the brand overall. I hope the samples on Scentbird are more reasonably priced than the 2ml ones here eeek! Sorry that YT deleted your comment. It seems to be a trend of late. I wish we, as channel owners, had more control over what gets filtered and what not. Thanks for watching 🥰
@@britbc4461 weirdly the seven fragrance sets are cheaper on Cult Beauty as they don't include the voucher. It might be a better option if you can't get to a store and do want to try them. Much less of an investment. 🙂 Thanks for watching 🥰
Thank you ❤️ no worries! These are definitely fresher and of a certain style. Light citrus and vetiver seems to be the major theme going on. Thanks for watching 🥰
Grapefruit can be a struggle for me but it sounds interesting with the mint. A shame it fades. I do like a woody spicy one. I enjoy cloves quite alot. It's a shame it was a bit flat in the end. This one again sounds like I'd probably not love it. I do enjoy a golden vetiver tho 😊. The less said about the CT from me the better. Pink rose sounds pleasant, green floral lemon does sound quite nice. White Rose, the one with the beef dripping? 😂. It sounds quite nice this one actually. Flower Shop... I should like this one. Gentle wet flowers sounds nice. Ooo LOV and Narcissus 😍. Peony can be a tough note for me but it sounds pleasant. I like butterflies... 🦋 I'm not a petitgrain lover. Yes real orange blossom smells quite lovely doesn't it. Probably not one for me. Ah yes cinnamon is very cosy. Coriander I love the smell of too. Sweet warm and woody sounds OK to. I'd probably not love the dry down. Mango Thai Lime, sounds promising. It sounds like a delicious dessert. The fragrance sounds quite pleasant. Aromatic woody herbal, sounds tricky for me. Radox is pleasant with cumin, now it sounds better. Shaved but now washed... Ew Horse smokey saddle sounds nice. Yes plum is a nice touch when you can smell it isn't it. It sounds interesting. Rose Petal... Well this could go two ways. Musky heavy rose, well that could be nice. This last one does sound not too bad. Ginger can be nice. Yea I guess fresher probably wouldn't be for me. I wouldn't ever expect beast mode from Jo M, I guess they sound very safe department store ones. Thanks Claire
I think the only one I'd consider purchasing is Mango Thai Lime. I liked the leather one a lot but it's the kind of thing I've smelt before, but the smokiness was interesting. ☺️ I just don't think I'm a citrus and vetiver lover. 🤷♀️ And if you aren't, then this fragrance line is mostly not for you. They don't have ambroxan or iso E super pumping through them though and for that, Jo loves has my respect. Thanks for watching Jon 🥰
I didn't realise this, I did read that they are very popular in the Middle East and in East Asia. It's very odd that they aren't distributed in the USA nor the EU. 🤷♀️
These are certainly in that vein and aren't typical designer scents. No heavy ambroxan or other noticeable molecular notes. They were a breath of fresh air! 🥰
This was fun Claire, your descriptions are excellent 🙌🏻🙌🏻 i also enjoyed learning more about Jo herself. I have a travel size of Mango Thai Lime; at times I find it slightly savory, which results in me to not reaching for it very often. Definitely innovative tho! 🥭🍋🟩🥥 I do think Jo has a certain recognizable scent style that I also see in the line she created for Zara as well 😘
Thank you ❤️ Yes! It is slightly savoury underneath all the fun stuff. And certain in the drydown. I didn't get to try any of her line with Zara. I really think that must have been very successful for her. I wonder whether it will be repeated? Did you get a full bottle of any? 🥰
@@dr.claire.perfume well, I just counted and I have 11 (eleven!) 😳 Jo MaloneXZara bottles….yes it’s true! And there are a lot of really good ones in this group. My two favorites are Waterfall Brume and Bohemian Bluebells. I think both are discontinued, but if you can find them in the secondhand market for cheap, scoop them up. Both are so good and unique. Let’s put it this way: I have backups! 😜
I was rooting for Mango Thai Lime as it is, hands down, my favourite fragrance from the line. I just guess that Jo Malone can create the fragrances she enjoys herself without the restriction of a bigger company. And it’s these perfectly soft, light, fresh fragrances that she can create best. I bought some of this line before Brexit happened and … to be honest … forgot about them as they are neatly tucked away on the bottom shelf (admittedly behind other fragrances). Thanks for reminding me of this line. Oh, Red Truffle is an odd one ..,
Mango Thai Lime is gorgeous isn't it?! I agree, I think her taste is perhaps shining through this range and that gives the fragrances overall a very distinctive feel. I've not tried Red Truffle, is that odd good or odd bad? 🤣
@@dr.claire.perfume It is a strange, savoury fragrance (it’s really about the mushroom truffles … and if I remember it correctly, it’s about a scent memory of a brunch in NY). I guess it’s an acquired taste, like truffles. I personally don’t like them 😉.
Truffle can take over in food for sure, I always avoid the oil on pizzas in restaurants. I can't deal with it if it's too earthy and mushroomy. The only fragrance I have with it is Black Orchid, which I do really enjoy, but to wear it, it has to be cold and I have to be outside. I will go to try it if it's in store when I next go, but maybe it's discontinued? 🥰
Have you ever smelt the original red roses by Jo Malone? I wouldn't say I am rose person ,I' m much more into heavy white florals but I do enjoy the smell of red roses and I'm told it's a very photorealistic red rose smell.
Jo Malone is a very strong woman and a fighter. I’ve heard great things about the new brand. I’ve always liked the old brand in terms of packaging and scents, but I found their fragrances’ performance lacking because they don’t last. £85 for the discovery set? That seems like a bad business move.
Hi Claire I’ve been very Curious about Jo Molone Perfumes . I don’t own any but am very curious to buy a bottle . She makes quite a a few and I’ve heard good things about her perfumes . Wonder how they stand up for longevity .?? Do you think her fragrances are worth a purchase ?? Do you have a favorite ?? Always interesting to watch your videos . Your knowledge and expertise are very much appreciated . Hope you’re doing well Happy Halloween 🎃 by the way this Thursday !! Bonfire Night !! Laura across the Pond in Canada🎃💀👻👹☠️🍂😱😱🫶🏻🌺🌸🙋♀️🙋♀️🇨🇦🇨🇦
I've tried quite a few from the original brand that is now owned by Estée Lauder, Jo Malone, I think if you want longer lasting, go for the darker bottles as those are cologne intense versions. But the overall idea really with them is to layer isn't it? Over skincare and with their other fragrances. I only have one, which is called Pomegranate Noir and is really quite Christmassy and clovey, that one lasts a long time on me, 6+ hours. It's definitely a brand to try if you come across them in store, because longevity and style is in general very different to other things I've tried. 🥰
Yes she is great at making room sprays and candles. She is an extraordinary woman to pull through that. It must be awful to not smell, but smelling the world from new allover again, that would be incredible wouldn't it. EL 🙄 what I don't get is how they can own her name. She left cos she was dying and they made her sign something u can't have another brand till ur probably gone? Wow ain't they morally repulsive
Smell really affects taste doesn't it? Just from taking those clarithromycin tablets and constantly tasting metal, I have had a small experience of how important taste is, but smell is absolutely fundamental. I do wonder whether EL just applied standard conditions to her exit? 5 years for someone diagnosed with that does sound pretty harsh, but really no one knows but EL and Jo Malone. 🥰
@@dr.claire.perfumeyes thst is true and EL and who they promote doesn't give of the impression they care about humans or fragrances at all. Just the dollar signs
Even though my stash is going down, I still have a soft spot for Jo Malone. Her story's so inspirational, and back then, there weren't many female perfume brand owners.
Mango Thai Lime's certainly my favourite from what I've tested; this morning, I ordered a 7 piece discovery set from Cult Beauty. Mango mousse is delicious 😋
I can understand that entirely. She seems a passionate person who was self taught as a perfumer.
I find it really odd how the Jo Loves website doesn't have the sample sets without the voucher, yet Cult Beauty do 🤷♀️ it's good at that the samples are more affordable there. 👍
What a great overview of Jo Loves, Claire! You’ve made me want to wear my sample of Mango Thai Lime! Wonderful, wonderful video as always. ❤
Thank you ❤️ I really enjoyed trying these and learning about how the brand came about! 🥰
I had no idea she went through all this… 😅 She bounced back really well though, good for her! I’ve never seen these perfumes here in Canada.
Yeah, it's sounds like a really life changing moment doesn't it? I'm happy that she created a new brand. I had no idea that these weren't sold worldwide... I assumed that they would be everywhere since Jo Malone is a name that everyone knows! 🥰
Thank you for telling us the story of Jo Malone.
No worries! Happy that you enjoyed it. ☺️
I didn't know Jo's background story - thanks!
No worries! Thanks for watching 🥰
Good grief, those samples are expensive!
I've just dug out my little sample of White Roses & Lemon Leaves to give it another try after hearing your opinion. Must pop into Space NK next time I'm in Norwich and see if they stock Jo Loves so I can have a sniffing session 😊
Have a great weekend Claire 💖💖💖
I agree! They are horrendously expensive! There is however a 7 fragrance set on Cult Beauty for £27 without the voucher. I really think all the fragrances in one set without a voucher would be a good thing for the brand to consider.
White Rose and Lemon Leaves was lovely in the opening but not one I really enjoyed into the drydown. Sadly because of the cost, Space NK seems the best place to sniff these. I hope they have Mango Thai Lime 👌 thanks for watching 🥰
Hi Claire, what a good idea for a video. I was interested in Jo loves quite early on and purchased Red Truffle 21, a gourmand fig, quite beautiful and Gardenia (discontinued) one of my favorite gardenias with Un Matin d'Orage edt and Elie Saab Essence Gardenia, fresh and true with a little bit of jasmine and no tuberose, which I dislike with gardenia, it is no longer in production for some reason, replaced with something called Golden Gardenia, completely different fragrance it seems. I gifted Green orange and coriander to my brother because he loves sweet citrus. I was very interested in your reviews of the newer scents, many thanks for that and am delighted we agree on Mango Thai Lime, I found it delicious and original.
Thank you ❤️ Aaah! It seems like you are very familiar with this brand! Ooh I remember hearing about Red Truffle 21, but I completely missed Gardenia! That's a shame that it got replaced. Mango Thai Lime was a really interesting and attention grabbing fragrance, it felt really original! I hope you get the try the new ones. 🥰
Pomelo does smell like a grapefruit, just softer, you are right! I love eating it 😋
Ahh good. I have never even seen one 🤣
Hey Claire. As always you have shared some less known information about a perfumer. I know all too well about losing your sense of taste and smell after chemo. It makes it quite challenging if you love scents. I also noticed quite a few comments about how Estée Lauder can own her name. Well, that’s not just EL. I won’t take the story too far back but look up Halston and Prince’s stories. It’s a somewhat standard business practice if you aren’t aware of the terms and conditions of contracts. (I negotiate contracts for a living.) It’s essentially why Prince used a symbol for his name to protect his interest. I intend to look into the new house and hope I can find something that I like. I only own and like two of her other perfumes so I’ll keep you posted.
I can't imagine how hard it must be to go through chemo, let alone the seemingly relatively mild side effect of losing your sense of smell, it must really seem to suck the sparkle and enjoyment out of things.
Ooh I just read about Halston! Yes that does sound sad that he even attempted to buy back his old company. I do understand the power of brands and names so I understand that EL weren't probably making any special case here, it's probably a standard clause. I bet it's something they have with Kilian, Frederic Malle, probably a few others!
Which two do you own from Jo Malone? The only one I have is Pomegranate Noir, but I remember trying the mimosa fragrance and really enjoying that. Have a lovely Sunday. 🥰
I really enjoyed this review but especially the structure and longevity of the video. The style you spoke, the way of analyzing. It sounds honest, simple and so straightforward. Thank you Claire! (It's so tiring when a youtuber overdramatize a review so no-one knows if it's a real commercial or just a random act from Hamlet...) This is the right and helpful format one needs to get to know a relatively 'newish' brand. I've known the brand (exist) and JM's personal story behind it but I haven't tried any of its fragrances yet. This video has really made me wanna try them but already selectively. But that's why I'm here... Thank you for the clear objectivity :-)
Oh no worries! It's odd but it seems rare that influencers buy sample sets at all doesn't it?! It makes no sense 🤣
I really wanted to try these and my disappointment was strong when I realised how much the samples were from the brand and how sets only had 7 of their fragrances, I was pleased to find this set of 12 secondhand. My guess is that this is why there are so few reviews of the brands fragrances on RUclips. Well that and perhaps only very selective PR.
I did really enjoy Mango Thai Lime, but I really don't think I'm the target audience for this set as citrus and vetiver are not my general scent preference. I did really appreciate that citrus in all of these fragrances was never ever sharp though. It made me feel that all of these are very calming and chilled. Thanks for watching and let me know if you try anything! 🥰
I adore neroli as well as citrus notes! I have sample sniffed her fragrances in London -they are truly innovative fragrance “ bouquets”, true to her previous career as a florist and journeys around the world. Thank you for a great video!
I agree, they have a definite and distinctive style that I've not smelt elsewhere. I do think they have a delicacy that reflects her previous careers as a florist and beautician. Thanks for watching 🥰
Interesting g about the discovery kit price. I just looked it up here in Australia, and the stockist has the 7 x 2ml set for $A56 which is about £28-29. No voucher for a full bottle, but I prefer the cheaper price to try. Still using up quite a few other discovery sets, so will pass on this one. Thanks for another detailed and well thought out video Claire. 😃🇦🇺
Thanks! ❤️ I checked on other websites here and on Cult Beauty there are sets of 7 fragrances without the vouchers for £27, I do wonder why the brand doesn't sell those directly? I can't see the set of 12 that I have anywhere though. I wonder why the brand doesn't just have a set containing most of their fragrances at a more affordable price on their own website?! I agree with you, I don't want to have to buy a voucher to try something. 🥰
Thank you so much, I've always been curious about these fragrances. I think Mango Thai Lime will be in my collection before spring!
Oh no worries! I was super curious to try these. Mango Thai Lime is certainly worth trying! I like that it's not simplistically sweet and one dimensional. Have a fab Sunday 🥰
You are just so good at picking out notes ! I’m in awe of you 🤩
Thank you ❤️ I'll admit I struggle a lot with spices 🙊 I say spicy a lot of the time because I can't work out what exactly the spices are. 🤣
@@dr.claire.perfume I can pick out typical spices like nutmeg,cinnamon,cloves ginger anything that goes into a cake LOL
Same Frances 😅 anything I eat! 🤣
Hey friend!🙋🏻♀️🥰🥰🥰 thank you for explaining some background. I had always heard of Jo Malone but I didn’t know what Jo loves was. I’m gonna have to get my nose on some of these🤔🤓
Good luck! I think these are popular in the Middle East and in East Asia but weirdly aren't sold as far as I know in North America nor in the EU! For me, that's crazy 🤷♀️ thanks for watching 🥰
So great to hear your thoughts on all of these. And the history was really interesting.
I have a travel of White Rose & Lemon Leaves which I got in that Space NK edit. I really enjoyed it to begin with but I think I have got a bit bored of it. The lemon in it reminds me of may chang oil actually.
Thanks for putting this video together for us ❤
My curiosity with this brand was piqued when I tried a few in Space NK in Leeds. I just thought they were a very different style to what you smell elsewhere so I wanted a discovery set. I was immensely disappointed to learn that to buy a discovery set, I'd be held at ransom with a £50 voucher being included... I don't think that's on at all. Clearly the brand have had discovery sets covering more of their range in the past, so why are these no longer sold?!!?
White Rose & Lemon Leaves was lovely in the opening but not necessarily me in the drydown. I get the litsea cubea thing. It's a lighter softer, more floral feeling oily lemon.
Happy you enjoyed the video 🥰
@@dr.claire.perfume yes I agree on the litsea cubea thing, it does have exactly that feel that you describe. I have a bottle of the oil actually, I used to put it in my diffuser but that packed up a while ago and I haven't got round to getting a new one.
I agree about the discovery set pricing, I don't think that's on either. I can't imagine it does that well now
That Sana Jardin fragrance has litsea cubea in, Venus of Verbena and I'm still not sure about that one, although it's grown on me.
If I were running Jo loves, they'd have one doscovery set with all of the fragrances in, 1ml each for under £40👌
@@dr.claire.perfume that would make much more sense!
I quite enjoyed Venus of Verbena
I definitely warmed to it! I wore it a lot this summer. 🥰
I knew nothing about Joe Malone….thank you for this video 😊
Me neither! No worries thanks for watching 🥰
To be honest, I've never been interested in Jo Malone's fragrances as they're colognes or weak in performance fragrances, and they're too expensive for what they bring. Jo Malone as a woman is absolutely a powerful and inspiring one !! Very interesting video, thank you very much for the amazing work!❤️
I understand that about the original brand. These are described as parfum on the website but when I checked FAQs, it says they are EDTs designed to last 3-6 hours. For most, I'd say that is about right. There was the odd one of these that lasted more and one that lasted less time.
Reading about Jo Malone as a person was indeed very interesting. I didn't really know much at all about her! Thanks for watching 🥰
Floral shop sounds really interesting and I really like the smell of orange blossom. Too bad I can't smell them
I didn't know that they weren't sold in the EU actually. I thought the brand was quite big but it seems as if since Brexit they aren't available in the rest of Europe. It's disappointing for sure. Thanks for watching 🥰
I read Jo Malone’s autobiography. Very interesting and now I really want to smell some Jo Loves scents.
I only realised that she has an autobiography when I was researching for this video! I'm going to go have a look for it at the library. It sounds as if she's had a very interesting life.
Let me know if you end up trying any of these! 🥰
Thanks for reviewing these Claire! I love grapefruit, rose and lemon notes so I think I would love quite a few of these. I never think to go into store and try this brand though I’m not sure why 🤔.
I’ve loved Jo Malone for the longest time yet this line has never piqued my interest until now… 😅
They are worth trying. But I'd say only Mango Thai Lime had piqued my interest here. I'm just not a citrus and vetiver person, but if those are your bag then there's probably something here for you. 🥰
Hi Claire, you look great! I have tried 2 from the line so far, and it was exactly what I imagined.
Thanks! Which two did you try? Mango Thai Lime and... ? I am sad that there isn't a discovery set with all of these in. 🥰
Hello! I bought Pomelo- returned it- smelled like Ralph Lauren polo cologne- vintage smelling to me- a bit heavy for me- then I bought Jo Loves- the red one- ugh- again the smell to me was heavy and too mature smelling- now I’m afraid to try any more- I LOVE JO Malone perfumes her first company and her first perfumes- I still like Jo Malone perfumes today - glad you did a review- now I know the smells!
I so almost bought Pomelo based on my try in store! I'm so glad that I bought the discovery set! I can't say I was taken with Jo by Jo Loves. I think you had bad luck and tried two that are along similar lines to each other. I would try Flower Shop or Smoked Plum and Leather or Mango Thai Lime if you fancy trying another. Try in store if you have one near you because these are really pricey to sample! Thanks for watching 🥰
Claire I always enjoy your thoughts! What an amazing story thank you for sharing ❤
No worries! Thanks for watching 🥰
Loved this review! Also it was interesting to find out how this brand was created xx
Thank you 🥰
Amazing video and review Claire 🤩 Hope we will have them in Cyprus one day as well
Thank you ❤️ oh I'm sad they aren't for sale there. I didn't realise that this wasn't an international brand. 🥰
Thanks Claire! I haven't heard anything on this house. Appreciate you reviewing them.
Thank you ❤️ I really wanted to try these! So when I saw the sample set, I went for it. Thanks for watching 🥰
The Mango Thai Lime does sound really unique and interesting!! 🥭🍋🟩💛
I left a long comment about 20 minutes before this one and it's gone! That has happened a few times in the past couple of weeks on different people's videos, I think RUclips is having some issues! 🤪 Or maybe it was because I posted the price that I had found for the Jo loves samples on Scentbird ? Maybe RUclips thought I was trying to sell something lol 😂 anyways, to sum it up, I just had said what an amazing story she had, and that I was emotional when you said she got her sense of smell back 🥹💖 And I mentioned that there were only three of these scents available on Scentbird. Hopefully this one doesn't get flagged, since I'm not using an actual dollar sign symbol! 😅 Lol -oh and I also said that I had never been drawn to try this brand because most of them seem very citrusy or herbal which I don't typically go for. I think that is everything! And if the other comment ends up showing up and you're having to read this all twice, I'm sorry! 😂😂❤
Mango Thai Lime is the only one here I'd consider a bottle of I think. I agree with you, I don't think citrus and vetiver is for me and that cuts out a lot of these. They have a very distinctive house style.
I think Jo's personal story is very powerful and a big part of the brand overall. I hope the samples on Scentbird are more reasonably priced than the 2ml ones here eeek!
Sorry that YT deleted your comment. It seems to be a trend of late. I wish we, as channel owners, had more control over what gets filtered and what not. Thanks for watching 🥰
Green orange & coriander sounds interesting!😊
It's nice and was really unexpected from the name! 🥰
@@dr.claire.perfume I ordered 8ml of it from the Scentbird right when I was watching your review. Claire the Influencer 😎
Those sample prices are insane! I have wanted to try them for a while.
@@britbc4461 weirdly the seven fragrance sets are cheaper on Cult Beauty as they don't include the voucher. It might be a better option if you can't get to a store and do want to try them. Much less of an investment. 🙂 Thanks for watching 🥰
Hi Claire, this is a new brand for me 👋 Thank you for this in-depth review! I will try to get some samples..
Thank you ❤️ no worries! These are definitely fresher and of a certain style. Light citrus and vetiver seems to be the major theme going on. Thanks for watching 🥰
Great overview Claire! I found it quite helpful. I'll have to give Mango Thai Lime a try. 😉
I actually love that one too, recommend! 🙂
Thanks ❤️ I think it's worth a try 🥰
@@katekhara Hi Kate!!!! 🥰
@@justaddlight 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
Great story 👍🏿
Thank you 🥰
Grapefruit can be a struggle for me but it sounds interesting with the mint. A shame it fades.
I do like a woody spicy one. I enjoy cloves quite alot. It's a shame it was a bit flat in the end.
This one again sounds like I'd probably not love it. I do enjoy a golden vetiver tho 😊. The less said about the CT from me the better.
Pink rose sounds pleasant, green floral lemon does sound quite nice. White Rose, the one with the beef dripping? 😂. It sounds quite nice this one actually.
Flower Shop... I should like this one. Gentle wet flowers sounds nice. Ooo LOV and Narcissus 😍. Peony can be a tough note for me but it sounds pleasant.
I like butterflies... 🦋 I'm not a petitgrain lover. Yes real orange blossom smells quite lovely doesn't it. Probably not one for me.
Ah yes cinnamon is very cosy. Coriander I love the smell of too. Sweet warm and woody sounds OK to. I'd probably not love the dry down.
Mango Thai Lime, sounds promising. It sounds like a delicious dessert. The fragrance sounds quite pleasant.
Aromatic woody herbal, sounds tricky for me. Radox is pleasant with cumin, now it sounds better. Shaved but now washed... Ew
Horse smokey saddle sounds nice. Yes plum is a nice touch when you can smell it isn't it. It sounds interesting.
Rose Petal... Well this could go two ways. Musky heavy rose, well that could be nice.
This last one does sound not too bad. Ginger can be nice.
Yea I guess fresher probably wouldn't be for me. I wouldn't ever expect beast mode from Jo M, I guess they sound very safe department store ones.
Thanks Claire
I think the only one I'd consider purchasing is Mango Thai Lime. I liked the leather one a lot but it's the kind of thing I've smelt before, but the smokiness was interesting. ☺️ I just don't think I'm a citrus and vetiver lover. 🤷♀️ And if you aren't, then this fragrance line is mostly not for you.
They don't have ambroxan or iso E super pumping through them though and for that, Jo loves has my respect. Thanks for watching Jon 🥰
@@dr.claire.perfume yes that sounds like a very good thing. Love or hate them they don't fall into the generic modern guff by the sounds of it
Absolutely 💯
Oh I love this. They don't sell these in the US. Her original brand is one of my favorite brands.
They don‘t sell them in EU either.
I didn't realise this, I did read that they are very popular in the Middle East and in East Asia. It's very odd that they aren't distributed in the USA nor the EU. 🤷♀️
@@dr.claire.perfume yeah, I hope they will be here eventually because I'm a huge Jo Malone fan! I love her style of fresh, natural and not too heavy.
These are certainly in that vein and aren't typical designer scents. No heavy ambroxan or other noticeable molecular notes. They were a breath of fresh air! 🥰
This was fun Claire, your descriptions are excellent 🙌🏻🙌🏻 i also enjoyed learning more about Jo herself. I have a travel size of Mango Thai Lime; at times I find it slightly savory, which results in me to not reaching for it very often. Definitely innovative tho! 🥭🍋🟩🥥 I do think Jo has a certain recognizable scent style that I also see in the line she created for Zara as well 😘
Thank you ❤️ Yes! It is slightly savoury underneath all the fun stuff. And certain in the drydown. I didn't get to try any of her line with Zara. I really think that must have been very successful for her. I wonder whether it will be repeated? Did you get a full bottle of any? 🥰
@@dr.claire.perfume well, I just counted and I have 11 (eleven!) 😳 Jo MaloneXZara bottles….yes it’s true! And there are a lot of really good ones in this group. My two favorites are Waterfall Brume and Bohemian Bluebells. I think both are discontinued, but if you can find them in the secondhand market for cheap, scoop them up. Both are so good and unique. Let’s put it this way: I have backups! 😜
@@jillshorten3457 wow! Ok! ☺️
The Jo fragrance seems interesting ❤
Yes the first one I quite cologne like fresh and sporty. Not for me, but I can see it being pleasant to smell on others.🥰
I was rooting for Mango Thai Lime as it is, hands down, my favourite fragrance from the line. I just guess that Jo Malone can create the fragrances she enjoys herself without the restriction of a bigger company. And it’s these perfectly soft, light, fresh fragrances that she can create best. I bought some of this line before Brexit happened and … to be honest … forgot about them as they are neatly tucked away on the bottom shelf (admittedly behind other fragrances). Thanks for reminding me of this line. Oh, Red Truffle is an odd one ..,
Mango Thai Lime is gorgeous isn't it?! I agree, I think her taste is perhaps shining through this range and that gives the fragrances overall a very distinctive feel.
I've not tried Red Truffle, is that odd good or odd bad? 🤣
@@dr.claire.perfume It is a strange, savoury fragrance (it’s really about the mushroom truffles … and if I remember it correctly, it’s about a scent memory of a brunch in NY). I guess it’s an acquired taste, like truffles. I personally don’t like them 😉.
Truffle can take over in food for sure, I always avoid the oil on pizzas in restaurants. I can't deal with it if it's too earthy and mushroomy. The only fragrance I have with it is Black Orchid, which I do really enjoy, but to wear it, it has to be cold and I have to be outside. I will go to try it if it's in store when I next go, but maybe it's discontinued? 🥰
Have you ever smelt the original red roses by Jo Malone? I wouldn't say I am rose person ,I' m much more into heavy white florals but I do enjoy the smell of red roses and I'm told it's a very photorealistic red rose smell.
I haven't smelt Red Roses. I have a Jo Malone store in my nearest city though so I can try it next time I'm in store. 🥰
Jo Malone is a very strong woman and a fighter. I’ve heard great things about the new brand. I’ve always liked the old brand in terms of packaging and scents, but I found their fragrances’ performance lacking because they don’t last. £85 for the discovery set? That seems like a bad business move.
Good morning darling ❤☕️
Morning! Hope you are feeling ok today. 🥰
@@dr.claire.perfume mornings are not good until I get moving ,so I’m planning a nice long walk once I get my lazy butt out of bed LOL
I was in bed a long time this morning so snap! I need to move more. 🤦♀️
We don't see this line in Canada. Her first one, yes... it's at Sephora. But I think I'd rather try the line she's still in charge of. 🙂
Yep, I agree, I think I have more interest in trying Jo loves rather than the Estée Lauder owned Jo Malone. Jo Malone have some nice ones though 🥰
Hi Claire I’ve been very Curious about Jo Molone Perfumes . I don’t own any but am very curious to buy a bottle . She makes quite a a few and I’ve heard good things about her perfumes . Wonder how they stand up for longevity .?? Do you think her fragrances are worth a purchase ?? Do you have a favorite ?? Always interesting to watch your videos . Your knowledge and expertise are very much appreciated . Hope you’re doing well Happy Halloween 🎃 by the way this Thursday !! Bonfire Night !! Laura across the Pond in Canada🎃💀👻👹☠️🍂😱😱🫶🏻🌺🌸🙋♀️🙋♀️🇨🇦🇨🇦
I've tried quite a few from the original brand that is now owned by Estée Lauder, Jo Malone, I think if you want longer lasting, go for the darker bottles as those are cologne intense versions. But the overall idea really with them is to layer isn't it? Over skincare and with their other fragrances. I only have one, which is called Pomegranate Noir and is really quite Christmassy and clovey, that one lasts a long time on me, 6+ hours. It's definitely a brand to try if you come across them in store, because longevity and style is in general very different to other things I've tried. 🥰
85 pounds for 7 samples is INSANE!
I totally agree! 🤣 I would not have made this review without spotting that sample set secondhand... I can't afford to drop £120 on 12 samples 🤣
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Thanks Maude! Hope you are well 🥰
Ooo hello Claire Smith, I've honestly heard literally nothing about any of these
I agree, not many people seem to have tried them, perhaps because of the lack of more affordable sample sets without vouchers in for sale? 🥰
@@dr.claire.perfume yes and of course the no PR 😅 influencers do not buy...
This is somewhat true 🤣
What a devastating thing to happen ,loosing your sense of smell is horrible
I know nothing about Joe loves
I know! Quite apart from what else was going on in her life, that on top as a perfumer must have been a big loss. 🥰
Yes she is great at making room sprays and candles. She is an extraordinary woman to pull through that. It must be awful to not smell, but smelling the world from new allover again, that would be incredible wouldn't it.
EL 🙄 what I don't get is how they can own her name. She left cos she was dying and they made her sign something u can't have another brand till ur probably gone? Wow ain't they morally repulsive
Smell really affects taste doesn't it? Just from taking those clarithromycin tablets and constantly tasting metal, I have had a small experience of how important taste is, but smell is absolutely fundamental.
I do wonder whether EL just applied standard conditions to her exit? 5 years for someone diagnosed with that does sound pretty harsh, but really no one knows but EL and Jo Malone. 🥰
@@dr.claire.perfumeyes thst is true and EL and who they promote doesn't give of the impression they care about humans or fragrances at all. Just the dollar signs
Certainly some of their recent choices have been more than questionable. 🤦♀️