From the zesty scent of Lime, Basil and Mandarin evoking a Caribbean breeze to the addictive aroma of Pomegranate Noir filling the air with its exotic and juicy blend, Jo Malone has been setting the scent of stylish abodes since the eponymous founder launched the label back in 1990.
Jo Malone OBE ripped up the fragrance playbook with distinctive votives housed in sleek, sophisticated exteriors. She headed up the fragrance house until 1999, the year in which she sold to Estée Lauder but remained on as creative director until 2006 (eventually leaving to create her Jo Loves brand in 2011).
Malone may not be the nose behind the business, but it has continued to produce intriguing votives, from the limited-edition seasonal scents to the annual charity candle that has raised millions for important causes - with 75 per cent of the cost donated to the likes of the Shining A Light On Mental Health Foundation.
The range feels surprisingly accessible, despite the luxury reputation, no doubt in part due to the direct naming system that is free from the ambiguity and babble ubiquitous in the fragrance world.
Earning a stellar reputation with those in the know, the Jo Malone candle collection has a place in history with the Orange Blossom said to be the one lit in Westminster Abbey at the nuptials of Prince William and Kate Middleton.
The pared-back labels set on glass vessels have infiltrated the homes of discerning interior and fragrance aficionados with unisex candles that are as covered for their clean notes as they are for their refined exteriors. Mixed and matched, you can get creative with layering or else give each room its own distinctive feel.
Each votive is dynamic, luxurious and instantly recognisable thanks to the Jo Malone touch - the signature of which is reworking recognisable notes to create the unexpected.
Oozing with gift appeal, the fragrance favourites are typically housed in a cream box with black edging adorned with a black ribbon. With universal appeal, catching sight of the coordinating bag under the tree or marking a big occasion will always be met with excitement. Jo Malone London is a status symbol with sumptuous scents to match.
Shop the best Jo Malone candles below
Jo Malone Roasted Chestnut Home Candle
The aroma of roasting chestnut is synonymous with the festive season - and you need not go to New York City to catch a whiff. Jo Malone has captured the rich, smoky scent and packed it into a special candle with the notes of nutmeg, cinnamon and clove and the sweetened touch of soft caramel.
Buy now £59.00, Jo Malone
Jo Malone London Lime Basil & Mandarin Home Scented Candle, 200g
The Lime Basil & Mandarin is Jo Malone’s signature fragrance and no matter how many spritzes of the perfume or candles that you have dotted around your home, it remains as fresh, unique and dynamic as the first time that you caught a whiff of it. Layer alongside the London-born fragrance house’s diffusers and you will be transported with the tropical citrusy lime scent the second that you step through the door that feels worlds away from the urban capital. The freshness is balanced with an aromatic element thanks to peppery basil. The candle has a 45-hour burn time.
Each year the brand also releases a charity candle to support mental health through its Shining A Light On Mental Health Foundation with the latest harnessing the powdery floral of hemlock with the citrus of bergamot. The Hemlock & Bergamot Charity Candle is £56 and 75 per cent of the RRP is donated to charity.
Buy now £56.00, Jo Malone London
Jo Malone Pomegranate Noir Home Candle
A perennial classic, Jo Malone’s Pomegranate Noir should need no introduction. A best-selling scent from the luxury fragrance brand, it’s juicy, smoky, and the perfect scent for anyone with a taste for the finer things. One thing we can guarantee? The signature monochrome glass design will elevate any mantlepiece, bookshelf or bedside table in an instant.
Buy now £56.00, Jo Malone
Jo Malone Lime, Basil and Mandarin travel candle
Rare is the beauty-lover who doesn’t squeal in delight at one of Jo Malone’s signature cream and black boxes. While many of the fragrance houses’ bestsellers come with hefty price tags, this candle in one of its most popular scents is a tidy £25, making it perfect for handing over to the colleague who lights up your 9-5.
The 60g travel size also comes in Peony and Blue Suede, Pomegranate Noir, and English Pear and Freesia scents, while the standard 200g candles cost £56.
Buy now £28.00, Jo Malone
Jo Malone charity candles for mental health causes
Fragrance house Jo Malone is marking a decade of supporting mental health initiatives with the launch of a new foundation: Shining A Light On Mental Health Foundation. Through this, the brand, best known for its heavenly range of colognes, bath and body products, and candles, will support various programmes and charities that focus on mental health.
As well as a $2m global donation, Jo Malone has released a Charity Home Candle in scents like Elderflower & Gooseberry, Lily Of The Valley & Ivy, Peony & Moss, Iris & Lady Moore, and White Lilac & Rhubarb.
Priced £55 each, 75 per cent of the RRP will go to the Shining A Light On Mental Health Foundation to continue their good work.
Buy now £56.00, Jo Malone
Jo Malone Elderflower & Gooseberry Charity Candle
Jo Malone is giving back with this candle. The add-on to its hugely covetable range will donate to important charities with each purchase. The Elderflower & Gooseberry has floral notes of summer-green gooseberries and delicate elderflower. With each one sold, the brand will donate 75 per cent of the RRP to support individuals and families affected by mental health problems, including its new partner Black Minds Matter.
Buy now £50.00, Jo Malone
Jo Malone Peony & Blush Suede Candle
Famed for its discerning scent combinations, Jo Malone is the epitome of a luxury fragrance. Peony and Blush Suede is both romantic and adventurous, providing the perfect balance to either energize or soothe. With its flirty floral scent, it evokes the very essence of the beautiful pink, frothy blooms.
Buy now £56.00, John Lewis
