French Lime Blossom

Fits right in my fave scent wheelhouse. I love first-spring, floral, fresh, creamy-dreamy scents that do not morph into musky-gourmand notes once they settle down. Yeah, I guess you’d say simple linear one-note kind of frags. Part of that is because I’m an RN on an acute unit and I need to keep it simple with smelling clean or it’s too much for my (critically ill) patients. And I work a lot of hours with zero “love” life, so this is it for me - lol. But I digress! French Lime Blossom on my skin first smells sharp alcohol-like. As it settles after 5 min, it warms into a creamy soft floral. I imagine myself in a light cotton dress, the sun dancing off the waves as a light breeze wafts over me, bringing the scent of floral trees and bushes blooming nearby. To me, it brings me such serene happiness - exactly how I feel when I’m completely relaxed and refreshed without a care in the world. (And makes me realize I need to take a vacation!) Biggest downer - it’s gone in literally 1 hour. Absolutely zero longevity. Huge negative with the price point it has. One of my all-time faves though as far as scent experience.

Generally, I dislike florals and prefer woodsy, incensed-based, relatively austere fragrances. That said, I will never be without French Lime Blossom. I can't claim it's revolutionary, but it is crisp, clean, and beautiful. Initial application is a delicate floral scent evoking spring. On clothes the floral scent is retained for far longer than on skin: it's still clearly discernible 24 hours after a spray. Eventually it naturally succumbs to a soapy - if expensive soapy - smell. For me, I find this inexplicably comforting. It reminds me of a Mom, in the oddest way. In keeping with that; when I'm grumpy at the prospect of another 5 hour airline experience, I spray this to soothe me during the flight. When I wake up in the middle of the night, unable to sleep, I make some tea, spray French Lime Blossom, and curl back up in bed. Sexy? No. But it'll be what I wear Christmas day, surrounded by family. I believe I have my holy grail for a clean fragrance.

Somehow, French Lime Blossom is too often overlooked, otherwise people might complain less of Jo Malone being "too expensive for what it is". Do yourself a favour and skip the sample strip - spray this one directly on the skin (and while you're at it - spray on English Pear and Freesia on one arm). On the strip it was meh, but on the skin during a sunny day - I was sold! It has a certain "je ne sais quoi". I actually think there is something to this comparison with Paris in the Spring - not in the way it smells necessarily - but in the atmosphere it brings about. So what does it smell like? The top notes are fresh and dry, but give it time and it will bloom with the warmth of your skin. Its is both powdery and creamy, and unlike most Jo Malone scents, it has great longevity and a moderate sillage. To conclude - its a fresh green tenacious honey scent :).

Boy do I ever love this fragrance ! I had never smelled linden blossoms my entire life until a couple of years ago ! My husband and I were cycling in Prince Edward Island Canada and as we went by this one area of our ride I kept smelling this amazing scent in the air . Everyday for almost a week I would ask if we could bike to that spot . I became obsessed with trying to find out what it was ... finally found a park ranger who told us what it was . This fragrance is that exact same smell and every time I put it on it brings back so many happy memories . For me this is a gorgeous floral that in no way smells like a cleaning product . It smells very classy and elegant . Sadly this has been discontinued so I will treasure my bottle !

I am back having this beauty. This is true linden - not lily of the valley, not tuberose - linden when there is a bit of breeze that rocks the branches of the trees, airy but substantial, delicious!!! But not just that - there is honey, there is rose, there is a bit of citrus. Delight. It is very summery, good in both cool and hot weather. Boat trip down the river Thames to Hampton Court with Pimm's half way in Richmond. I like to spray it on my hair and there is a whiff of fragrance when the wind moves it. My boyfriend likes it too, you know, it may not be sexy but it is lovely and comforting, and very recognisable. Like having a relationship, ok, mock me now:)) But I am back having this beauty...

Since this was discontinued, I’ve been on a years-long search for the holy grail: a near-perfect dupe. I’ve spent so much time and money on samples with similar accord profiles, and similar notes (thanks, Fragrantica, for making the note research possible and even fun), but to no avail. I found lots of fragrances that were somewhat similar, even a few that were utterly beautiful (though prohibitively expensive, alas), but not a single one that came close to scratching the very specific FLB itch. Until now! To my nose, French Lime Leaves by Jenny Glow is essentially a replica. YMMV, but it’s so inexpensive it may be worth a blind buy.

I love linden, and this cologne is one of my favorite renditions of the scent. Unlike many other linden fragrances French Lime Blossom is a full-bodied, heady floral, devoid of airy lightness, or honeyed undertones. French Lime Blossom can be as sharp and shrieking as the boldest of tuberoses, and it can give me a terrible headache. But it smells so beautiful, I can't resist it. When I wear this, I lightly spray the back of my knees, and occasionally I'm brave enough to put it, very, very lightly, on my wrists. Any place closer to my nose is just too much. This is a must-have for linden lovers, because its so true to the flowers.

If anyone is considering purchasing this fragrance and you absolutely love linden blossoms and honeysuckle as previous reviewers have mentioned then you will truly fall in love with this fragrance for spring! However, I want to mention that I was shocked by the inflated prices for this perfume in the ads below-please don't forget to do your homework and shop around for the best price. I paid $110.00 for the 3.4 oz. size at a very high end department store online. If you want to keep an extra $40.00 or 50.00 in your pocket don't be fooled by all of the online shopping "deals"!!!

I absolutely love this scent! I usually don't like perfumes that are as green as this, but although the floral is subtle to my nose, it seems somehow to be perfectly balanced with the green. For me it starts with a rush of freshly cut grass; then the florals start to emerge, not separate, but beautifully part of the whole, lovely linden blossom and jasmine. This scent stays fresh and lovely on me for a long time. An absolute favourite.

I think that this fragrance is the best by Jo Malone! The linden blossom note in it is gorgeous!!! Only this note opens absolutely wonderful and leading only in the warm or hot weather. I wish only there was less even not the lily-of-the-valley, but petitgrane. It even makes me sneezing( This fragrance is very elegant. Light, but intensive. I love it because of the natural smelling linden blossom! Fantastic!!!

July 2016 - wearing it today in the Midwest. Temps are in the upper 70°'s. This wears so well on days with higher temps and cooler temps. Fresh, clean. I am wearing the bath oil only and projection, sillage and longevity are high, and it will continue that way into the evening. No need to refresh. The oil is serving me better than the cologne. Fragrance is timeless, casual or dressy. Luv it.

I purchased samples of this, and like it very much. I love the scent of lime, and it definitely shows in this fragrance. I get a lot of citrus with an underlying sweetness from the florals, but it stays very green at the same time. It's an interesting fragrance, and I'll probably be ordering more!

Makes me feel sunny, even on a cloudy day. As a cologne, it lasts longer than expected. My new favorite. Accidentally and surprisingly found out the aroma is enhanced when I spray it on after using Burt's Bees baby lotion (I have little ones) as it has a natural honey/beeswax fragrance.

I adore this fragrance. It reminds me of when I was very young (like the other lady said about the Avon product) and honeysuckle. It has lasted on me, whereas some of the other Jo Malone scents have not. I have only the sample and will definitely buy this one. Love it!!

I absolutely love this. I tried it as a sample and then was able to purchase an ounce on e-bay for a reasonable price. It smells deliciously of lime blossom with hint of peppery essence. It also is long lasting on me. It would be nice to have the body cream, too.

This has to be my favorite scent when I marry it with Jo Malone Vintage Gardenia. It is beautiful by itself too. Just love it love it love it.

Lovely interpretation of linden. On my nose, it's a delicate, yet refreshing floral on a base of very expensive French-milled soap.

Love this. A bit overpowering in the beginning, I find this lasts over 8 hours for me, lovely at night I wear it all year round

love this fragrance! It smells exactly like its name says: french lime blossom. It is light and can be worn for any occasion.

French Lime Blossom Jo Malone London (90 usd, 100 ml. Tester, BA6) I acquired this bottle from 2016 since July 2023. My palette didn’t develop as much as now. French blossom was borderline declutter so many time but I hang on to it.. I compare this to another one “ le Chèvrefeuille” by goutal; sweet honey suckle fragrance with juicy nuance. To die, for. I wish I know one thing before that “French Lime Blossom” not actually white flower family even it has the word “lime” actually it belongs to yellow floral family. If this fragrance calls Linden blossom and it would make much more sense from the get go. Each of yellow floral has it owns property. As far as I know. Mimosa is powdery, Ylang is buttery. Both are bright and warm to the degree. Linden blossom, actually glimpse more like Mimosa but less powdery more pollen like. French Lime Blossom (for short : FLB) as her original creation, Even it easy to understand, it has depth to certain degree. The structure of FLB is truly floral green fragrance. The glass like-taragon are hinting at Galbanum. Floral aspect of Linden pushing by other floral support. The scent is mildly aromatic (herbaceous). Everything was pause by beewaxs which is wax like. This aspect either reminds Soapy or Waxy. Maybe in way you perceive the scent. I never really smell Linden in my life but ad describe from other people. The smell should spread in the air therefore the scent may not as dew/juicy as small floral from white floral family. I would says FLB is slightly vintage and older demographic would highly appreciate the fragrance that not too loud, as you know vintage wearer with beautiful norm. It has certain amount of powderiness, floral-dominant. Truly thankful to Linden support. The profile certainly link with older dna of fragrance. It that green genre but less complicate, more floral support. The concept must truly ahead of its time in 1995. However, I can totally see FLB can be discontinued because it will not be able to please any younger audience with associations of green scent with grandma. It is the world of amber now. This natural creation are disappearing from the market. FLR need certain experience to be appreciate. That’s why FLR have cult follower. The brand may says yeah but you can also use (Wild bluebell and etc). but narcotics yellow blossom fragrance like this will only be answer to certain user only. I wish Jo Malone carry on the scent like Chanel doing with No.5 and COCO. Score : unscoreable (for me I enjoy as 7/10) Projection : Low Longevity: Moderate Classification : Femme Summary : The forgotten yellow blossom. Extension 1 : I love to layer this with Starlit Mandarin & Honey. Which is coumarin rich with citrus undertone. I becomes more honeyed, with linden support and green note is much pushing back. I bring scent a bit more modern scale but with fresh tint that I adore. Extension 2 : This scent is discontinued in 2018, with no recreation until now. Original scent was created by “Lautier Florasynth”(Bayer’s perfumer company). She co-create this with Patricia Choux. Extension 3 : November 9, 2024 I don't think scent will ever be recreated as one of material Isoeugenal is restricted on IFRA amendment 49 to 0.11%..