Fragrance is what transforms a house into a home. From candles to diffusers to room sprays, a signature scent signals to your brain that you are in a safe space and makes guests say, 'wow' when they walk through the door. Catherine Zeta-Jones swears by Jo Malone's Lime Basil & Mandarin candle to scent her home.
When asked about the best candle, Zeta-Jones told The Strategist: 'When I first became sort of known as an actor in Britain, I was invited to a party for Elton John’s AIDS Foundation. In the gift bag, he gave me one of his scented candles that I probably couldn’t afford at the time. It was the most beautiful thing that I had ever smelled in my life. I cherished it. That was my introduction to scented candles. Now, I really push the boat out when it comes to candles. I’m very specific with them. Jo Malone is such a beautiful brand.'
The home fragrance line has become a life-long obsession for the actress. She continues, 'After I left London for the States, I would come back to visit or for work, and I used to stay at Claridge’s, which is just off Bond Street. The Jo Malone flagship store was two doors down from the hotel. I was like a kid in a candy store. When I had any time off, I would go in and smell every candle they had. My all-time favorite is this lime and basil and mandarin one. I have one in almost every room in my house. It’s quite an exotic smell.'
This unique, tropical fragrance combines peppery basil, white thyme, and lime for a distinctive fragrance. The candle is crafted in the English countryside for an eye-catching look.
A signature scent doesn't have to come only in the form of a candle. Jo Malone makes the Lime, Basil, and Mandarin fragrance in a variety of forms including a room spray, diffuser, and soap.
If you aren't a candle person, or have small children, a reed diffuser is a great option. I have one I got from Jo Malone months ago and the smell is still just as strong.
For a more short lasting infusion of scent, this room spray has the same scent. It could be nice layered with the candle for an even stronger smell.
I love this hand wash because it would look beautiful on the side of a bathroom or kitchen sink. The added benefit is it will make your hands smell amazing for the rest of the day.
Taking inspiration from celebrities is a great way to find new fragrances, or revisit old favorites. Catherine Zeta Jones's idea is especially good.
