JOE MALONE

Arguably one of the best perfume and scented candle brands around, Jo Malone London is well-known for its timeless, sophisticated fragrances, and luxurious candles, bath products and room scents. Any one of their products would prove to be great gifts to pretty much anyone (in case you didn’t know, most of their fragrances are unisex), and their wide selection of fragrances range from energizing citrus and sweet fruits to dreamy florals, invigorating spices and aromatic woods.

Many would admit they have amassed quite a collection of Jo Malone London fragrances, not just because they are huge connoisseurs of the brand but because it is easy to layer these scents and create an entirely new signature redolence. In fact, Fragrance Combining is part of the Jo Malone London philosophy. Which simply means, you can use more than one scent (in the form of cologne, body wash, or body crème) to help you find a combination that is uniquely yours. This means never having to be bored with your signature fragrance, and having to smell the same as someone else because of the many combinations of scents you can unlock with this trick.

Since all Jo Malone London fragrances have been developed to be worn alone or layered with another, Fragrance Combining is easier than ever. The most popular fragrance base is Wood Sage & Sea Salt, as it works well with most citrus, flowery and spicy scents. Lime Basil & Mandarin, as well as English Pear & Freesia Colognes, works especially well with this base, as well as Dark Amber & Ginger Lily. A personal favorite is layering Nectarine Blossom & Honey with the same base.

FRAGRANCE LAYERING TIPS: A way to make your Jo Malone London scents more long-lasting: layer different products and scents together. For instance, wear the body crème first then spray on the cologne and top with a hair mist.

If you find any fragrance too sweet or citrusy for your mood, a base scent can neutralize it to suit your liking.

Spray the base scent like Wood Sage & Sea Salt first before topping it with a fruity or floral fragrance like Nectarine Blossom & Honey. This helps the fragrance find its unique identity and allows the fresh scents to be enjoyed first with the base to follow soon after.