THE LONDON BLOOMS COLLECTION
Inspired by the British Garden, where surprising juxtapositions rarely happen in the flower beds by chance. Introducing Iris & Lady Moore, White Lilac & Rhubarb and Peony & Moss.
Jo Malone
Brief description of each scent extracted from the website.
IRIS & LADY MOORE COLOGNE
A mingling between spicy-fresh, common-or-garden geranium and noble iris, powdery and poised. Brought together on dry-grass base of vetiver.
WHITE LILAC & RHUBARB COLOGNE
A daring juxtaposition. Tart-vibrant rhubarb cuts through the soft lilac, rose and sun-loving heliotrope.
PEONY & MOSS COLOGNE
Contrasting the dainty and the dirty. The gossamer lightness of delicate peonies grounded in earthy green.
When information of this collection surfaced, I thought the scent I would love will be Iris & Lady Moore but that was last on the list when Kas and I visited Jo Malone last month. Instead, it was White Lilac & Rhubarb and Peony & Moss that appealed to me more. I couldn’t decide which to pick and that little voice inside me said “take both”.
But of course, that little voice didn’t work this time – yes, this time.
I picked up White Lilac & Rhubarb. The soft floral scent captured my attention and rhubarb emerges after – slowly making its way to the surface. As much as I like this scent, Mak doesn’t quite like it – he didn’t mention but I noticed he always sneezes when I have this on.
I don’t usually layer this scent but if I were to do so, Earl Grey & Cucumber would be my choice. Together, they deliver the freshness I often seek for in the late afternoon.
Which is your favourite from this series?
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Jo Malone is available at Takashimaya Shopping Centre, #02-12B. Each 100ml cologne retails at S$190 and this is a limited edition collection.
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I’ve not checked out these yet but I really wish they bring back earl grey cucumber. It really grows on me and is my favourite scent.
Hi Lisa,
Aww.. I hope they do too and when they do, I am gonna get a back up =)
I’m saddened I didnt get any of the Tea collection; what a dope I was. But so glad I got this WHite Lilac and Rhubarb! I looooove it. Strange that it doesn’t agree w Mak though – sads. Nevermind, wear it when you come shopping with meeeeeeeee!
Let’s hope JM will bring back the Tea Collection as it’s pure love =)
Do you have the Sakura?
Nooooooo joey – I didn’t get Sakura either 😦 I passed on the whole Tea Collection also, much to my regret. Sigh. Am thinking now – should I get JM Red Roses or Penhaligon’s Elizabethan Rose … can’t deciiiiiiide
We shall go on a sniffing trip =)
I am still thinking of Penhaligon’s Jubilee Bouquet!!!
The Sakura is the best! I love it. My son picked it out for Mother’s Day and I bought two more bottles before it disappeared. I was hoping it would be re-introduced this Spring but no such luck.
Hi Mimi,
Your son such has great taste!!
I bought a bottle and am using it very, very sparsely – worried that I will finish it =(